decluttering

Now that I’ve discovered the time-saving and convenience of audiobooks, I’m resolved to devising a strategy for decluttering. Since I’m trying to go paperless (i’m a horrible note-taker; i’d prefer to do my notetaking with my senses), it makes sense to not buy any more books (except for audiobooks and ebooks)–unless it is a book that I must have and it’s not available in ebook or audiobook format. And while paperback and hardcover books in general tend to be cheaper (at least for now) than audiobooks and ebooks, I don’t mind paying a little extra for the the added convenience and space-saving dimension of ebooks and audiobooks.

Why do people still buy books in non-digital format? Is it because holding a book in your hand makes people feel more powerful? Is it because people can’t sleep on an ebook so that ‘osmosis’ won’t work to save them from failing an exam (they confuse osmosis which involves water, with the more general, “diffusion”, so hence they deserve to fail)?

Buying paperback and hardback books to read is akin to consuming junk food to store (more) fat. Yeah, it’s cheaper, but it’ll cost you more in the long run.

My next residence will have close to nothing inside. Maybe a nice, portable chair, a light and sturdy, fold-able table/desk. And my laptop computer, and digital piano. Aside from a mattress, everything should be able to fit in my car.