Dunedin Minimalist
@funk2funki.bsky.social
Mum of four, chasing space, simplicity, and sanity.
This is a politics-free account.
Dunedin, New Zealand.
This is a politics-free account.
Dunedin, New Zealand.
It's Saturday 4 October and bucketing down outside.
A perfect day to keep playing the #minimalistgame and #declutter 4 more items.
Today: A book, a furry hat, a pair of scissors and a hair brush that was too scratchy.
#simplify
A perfect day to keep playing the #minimalistgame and #declutter 4 more items.
Today: A book, a furry hat, a pair of scissors and a hair brush that was too scratchy.
#simplify
October 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
It's Saturday 4 October and bucketing down outside.
A perfect day to keep playing the #minimalistgame and #declutter 4 more items.
Today: A book, a furry hat, a pair of scissors and a hair brush that was too scratchy.
#simplify
A perfect day to keep playing the #minimalistgame and #declutter 4 more items.
Today: A book, a furry hat, a pair of scissors and a hair brush that was too scratchy.
#simplify
Over the last couple of years I've lost a lot of weight - about 50 pounds.
And all my clothes are too big.
I look like Swee Pea from the old Popeye comics, schlepping around in clothes four sizes too big.
Not a good look.
#firstworldproblems #fashion
And all my clothes are too big.
I look like Swee Pea from the old Popeye comics, schlepping around in clothes four sizes too big.
Not a good look.
#firstworldproblems #fashion
a black and white cartoon of a baby singing and playing a guitar
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October 3, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Over the last couple of years I've lost a lot of weight - about 50 pounds.
And all my clothes are too big.
I look like Swee Pea from the old Popeye comics, schlepping around in clothes four sizes too big.
Not a good look.
#firstworldproblems #fashion
And all my clothes are too big.
I look like Swee Pea from the old Popeye comics, schlepping around in clothes four sizes too big.
Not a good look.
#firstworldproblems #fashion
If we all spent less time following the minutae of celebrities and politicians - and instead were just kind and good to each other - the world would be a much happier place.
#musings
#musings
October 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
If we all spent less time following the minutae of celebrities and politicians - and instead were just kind and good to each other - the world would be a much happier place.
#musings
#musings
Aaaaaand it's Friday night!!!!
But because I'm a crusty old woman who is not 21 any more, I'm going to spend my evening snuggled up in my armchair with the fire going 😀
#lifegoals
But because I'm a crusty old woman who is not 21 any more, I'm going to spend my evening snuggled up in my armchair with the fire going 😀
#lifegoals
October 3, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Aaaaaand it's Friday night!!!!
But because I'm a crusty old woman who is not 21 any more, I'm going to spend my evening snuggled up in my armchair with the fire going 😀
#lifegoals
But because I'm a crusty old woman who is not 21 any more, I'm going to spend my evening snuggled up in my armchair with the fire going 😀
#lifegoals
#ProjectPan this week - Clinique Moisture Surge makeup (which is excellent), Clinique face wash, and a toothpaste.
It feels #satisfying to use things up.
It feels #satisfying to use things up.
October 3, 2025 at 5:13 AM
#ProjectPan this week - Clinique Moisture Surge makeup (which is excellent), Clinique face wash, and a toothpaste.
It feels #satisfying to use things up.
It feels #satisfying to use things up.
My husband & I live in a huge, 5 bedroom home.
Years ago, when we had lots of kids at home, we needed the space.
But the kids are growing & moving out, & now we have 2 spare rooms we don't need.
So I'll be doing a lot of #decluttering over the next year, ready to move to a smaller home.
Years ago, when we had lots of kids at home, we needed the space.
But the kids are growing & moving out, & now we have 2 spare rooms we don't need.
So I'll be doing a lot of #decluttering over the next year, ready to move to a smaller home.
October 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
My husband & I live in a huge, 5 bedroom home.
Years ago, when we had lots of kids at home, we needed the space.
But the kids are growing & moving out, & now we have 2 spare rooms we don't need.
So I'll be doing a lot of #decluttering over the next year, ready to move to a smaller home.
Years ago, when we had lots of kids at home, we needed the space.
But the kids are growing & moving out, & now we have 2 spare rooms we don't need.
So I'll be doing a lot of #decluttering over the next year, ready to move to a smaller home.
It's Friday, 3 October today, and for the #minimalistgame I'm donating 3 shopping bags to charity, which will be filled with other items before heading out the door.
Do you end up with too many reusable shopping bags at home as well?
#declutter #consumerism
Do you end up with too many reusable shopping bags at home as well?
#declutter #consumerism
October 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It's Friday, 3 October today, and for the #minimalistgame I'm donating 3 shopping bags to charity, which will be filled with other items before heading out the door.
Do you end up with too many reusable shopping bags at home as well?
#declutter #consumerism
Do you end up with too many reusable shopping bags at home as well?
#declutter #consumerism
It's 2 October today, and my offerings for the #minimalistgame this morning are two hi vis hats that I have never worn.
October 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
It's 2 October today, and my offerings for the #minimalistgame this morning are two hi vis hats that I have never worn.
Last year, I deleted my apps for Temu and AliExpress.
Fast fashion and cheap plastic stuff has no place in my life any longer.
They will not be missed.
#RIP #Fastfashion #plastic #apps
Fast fashion and cheap plastic stuff has no place in my life any longer.
They will not be missed.
#RIP #Fastfashion #plastic #apps
October 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Last year, I deleted my apps for Temu and AliExpress.
Fast fashion and cheap plastic stuff has no place in my life any longer.
They will not be missed.
#RIP #Fastfashion #plastic #apps
Fast fashion and cheap plastic stuff has no place in my life any longer.
They will not be missed.
#RIP #Fastfashion #plastic #apps
If the reason we all buy too much stuff is because we all love the thrill of the chase, maybe we need to chase something better than just more stuff?
#nobuy #minimalist #overwhelmed #happiness
#nobuy #minimalist #overwhelmed #happiness
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September 30, 2025 at 7:17 PM
If the reason we all buy too much stuff is because we all love the thrill of the chase, maybe we need to chase something better than just more stuff?
#nobuy #minimalist #overwhelmed #happiness
#nobuy #minimalist #overwhelmed #happiness
Another beautiful morning in Dunedin, New Zealand. Snow is dusting the hills, the sky is clear and the water is still.
Love where you live, and live where you love. 💓
#NewZealand #Dunedin
Love where you live, and live where you love. 💓
#NewZealand #Dunedin
September 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Another beautiful morning in Dunedin, New Zealand. Snow is dusting the hills, the sky is clear and the water is still.
Love where you live, and live where you love. 💓
#NewZealand #Dunedin
Love where you live, and live where you love. 💓
#NewZealand #Dunedin
In most people's worlds, I would be called a #minimalist.
I don't have many possessions (apart from cosmetics- we won't talk about that 😉 ).
But for me, I still have too much.
What I'm getting at is, you can't compare yourself to others.
We're all different, with different limits.
#stuff
I don't have many possessions (apart from cosmetics- we won't talk about that 😉 ).
But for me, I still have too much.
What I'm getting at is, you can't compare yourself to others.
We're all different, with different limits.
#stuff
September 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
In most people's worlds, I would be called a #minimalist.
I don't have many possessions (apart from cosmetics- we won't talk about that 😉 ).
But for me, I still have too much.
What I'm getting at is, you can't compare yourself to others.
We're all different, with different limits.
#stuff
I don't have many possessions (apart from cosmetics- we won't talk about that 😉 ).
But for me, I still have too much.
What I'm getting at is, you can't compare yourself to others.
We're all different, with different limits.
#stuff
As well as the ##minimalistgame I'm also doing a #projectpan.
Project Pan is simple - using up the cosmetics you have before buying more.
Cosmetics and body products have always been my weakness - I don't seem to be able to stop buying more!
Hopefully Project Pan will help.
#declutter
Project Pan is simple - using up the cosmetics you have before buying more.
Cosmetics and body products have always been my weakness - I don't seem to be able to stop buying more!
Hopefully Project Pan will help.
#declutter
September 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
As well as the ##minimalistgame I'm also doing a #projectpan.
Project Pan is simple - using up the cosmetics you have before buying more.
Cosmetics and body products have always been my weakness - I don't seem to be able to stop buying more!
Hopefully Project Pan will help.
#declutter
Project Pan is simple - using up the cosmetics you have before buying more.
Cosmetics and body products have always been my weakness - I don't seem to be able to stop buying more!
Hopefully Project Pan will help.
#declutter
Today is 1 October. And I'm starting the ##minimalistgame.
This morning's offering: one pillow. Surplus to requirements.
Not being donated, as nobody wants grubby old pillows!
#day1 #minimalism #declutter
This morning's offering: one pillow. Surplus to requirements.
Not being donated, as nobody wants grubby old pillows!
#day1 #minimalism #declutter
September 30, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Today is 1 October. And I'm starting the ##minimalistgame.
This morning's offering: one pillow. Surplus to requirements.
Not being donated, as nobody wants grubby old pillows!
#day1 #minimalism #declutter
This morning's offering: one pillow. Surplus to requirements.
Not being donated, as nobody wants grubby old pillows!
#day1 #minimalism #declutter
No matter how many shirts I own, I always end up wearing the same ones over. The rest sit and gather dust.
Same with jeans, shoes, and everything else I own. I use a few favourites, but most I never touch.
Is this unusual, or something really common we just don't talk about?
#consumerism
Same with jeans, shoes, and everything else I own. I use a few favourites, but most I never touch.
Is this unusual, or something really common we just don't talk about?
#consumerism
September 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
No matter how many shirts I own, I always end up wearing the same ones over. The rest sit and gather dust.
Same with jeans, shoes, and everything else I own. I use a few favourites, but most I never touch.
Is this unusual, or something really common we just don't talk about?
#consumerism
Same with jeans, shoes, and everything else I own. I use a few favourites, but most I never touch.
Is this unusual, or something really common we just don't talk about?
#consumerism
I failed the #minimalistgame.
😟
The last 2 weeks I've been so sick I've barely moved.
I didn't have the energy to declutter. All I could do was focus on getting well.
I'm better now - nearly! - so I'm going to start the game again on 1 October, when I'm well again.
😟
The last 2 weeks I've been so sick I've barely moved.
I didn't have the energy to declutter. All I could do was focus on getting well.
I'm better now - nearly! - so I'm going to start the game again on 1 October, when I'm well again.
September 26, 2025 at 12:09 PM
I failed the #minimalistgame.
😟
The last 2 weeks I've been so sick I've barely moved.
I didn't have the energy to declutter. All I could do was focus on getting well.
I'm better now - nearly! - so I'm going to start the game again on 1 October, when I'm well again.
😟
The last 2 weeks I've been so sick I've barely moved.
I didn't have the energy to declutter. All I could do was focus on getting well.
I'm better now - nearly! - so I'm going to start the game again on 1 October, when I'm well again.
I am #thankful to live in the South Island of New Zealand.
The beauty is unbelievable.
Photos below taken a couple of weeks ago on #Manapouri, #Southland.
##NewZealand
The beauty is unbelievable.
Photos below taken a couple of weeks ago on #Manapouri, #Southland.
##NewZealand
September 13, 2025 at 3:30 AM
I am #thankful to live in the South Island of New Zealand.
The beauty is unbelievable.
Photos below taken a couple of weeks ago on #Manapouri, #Southland.
##NewZealand
The beauty is unbelievable.
Photos below taken a couple of weeks ago on #Manapouri, #Southland.
##NewZealand
Today I start the #minimalistgame.
How it works: Day 1 declutter 1 item, Day 2 declutter 2 items.
But with a twist: it's 13 September today. So im starting with 13 items.
#declutter #minimalism
9 books, one pair sunglasses, and 3 laundry bags I don't use. All to donate.
How it works: Day 1 declutter 1 item, Day 2 declutter 2 items.
But with a twist: it's 13 September today. So im starting with 13 items.
#declutter #minimalism
9 books, one pair sunglasses, and 3 laundry bags I don't use. All to donate.
September 13, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Today I start the #minimalistgame.
How it works: Day 1 declutter 1 item, Day 2 declutter 2 items.
But with a twist: it's 13 September today. So im starting with 13 items.
#declutter #minimalism
9 books, one pair sunglasses, and 3 laundry bags I don't use. All to donate.
How it works: Day 1 declutter 1 item, Day 2 declutter 2 items.
But with a twist: it's 13 September today. So im starting with 13 items.
#declutter #minimalism
9 books, one pair sunglasses, and 3 laundry bags I don't use. All to donate.