HI, my name is Renata and here is the reason I sell on EBAY (well, one of them anyway...) From my viewpoint, as a woman, I have observed that my life has been often marked by drastic changes & phases.
I am currently experiencing the AAAH PHASE. I love to research & have been informed that this is a perfectly natural occurrence in any woman life.
In psychological terms, the AAAH PHASEefers to the frequent use of the sound AAAH. Experts say that this is a natural part of life and usually occurs when the big beautiful house you used to have seems to have shrunk. So, don't worry it's OK, it's not your imagination.
Clutter is usually the main cause & is linked to many uncomfortable symptoms, which can play a big role in your stress level and can create a big impact on a woman overall well being.
The most common symptoms of the AAAH PHASE may include sudden & violent urges to throw out everything you can find, waves of claustrophobia, the inability to move freely in your storage space, emotional changes like mood swings & in rare occasions some hair loss, due to pulling your hair out in bouts of frustration.
It starts with the use of the expression "AAAH" upon starting the de-cluttering process, which is usually followed by a flood of memories that will trigger a variety of emotions and is always followed by a numerous variety of sounds and expressions that can range from:
"THERE it is, I was looking for that!"
"I thought I donated that"
"WHAT we STILL have that?"
"Now, didn't we buy this as a Christmas gift for....?"
Experts agree that about 80 percent of women across the globe report symptoms of this phase that may vary from the most common to the most complicated ones. Studies also show that it has been occurring more and more in men as well.
Even though the male AAAH Phase seems to be rarer, especially in husbands, who generally seem to possess the ability to remember exactly what has been stored away.
This amazing ability usually presents itself the minute the wife has everything packed up for donating or the trash and is accompanied by a clear statement from your dearest that he NEEDS these items, and KNOWS that they are stored in the unmarked box in the back of the 3rd shelf in garage, right under the Wet Saw that was bought for a home improvement project ( when was that 4 or 5 years ago?).
WARNING: Finding the Wet Saw will ignite another phase in your life...but that will be found in another listing.
My AAAH PHASE started last month one day in my basement (thank goodness I am not showing signs of hair loss yet).
So, I have decided to embrace this phase of my life and refrain from my shopping urges (sigh) as well as purchasing desires (weep) by turning this portion of my mature adulthood into a lovely an exciting experience....And one day soon, I will be able to dance around freely in my basement...I will keep you posted
by Renata Lauermann
March 2007 |
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