For months, I had been avoiding the inevitable. My underwear drawer had spiraled into chaos, teetering on the edge of grossness, and I felt a wave of shame wash over me for the 80% of contents crammed within. Today was the day I would confront the mess. It was time to take action.
Stepping into the closet, I felt a chill of dread. I wasn’t ready for this. To stall, I found myself tidying up stacks of jeans, folding shirts, and shoving old purses onto the top shelf—just in case I might need them again someday. I even created a pile for Goodwill of items that had languished in there for three years, each one promising I would wear them again at some point. That’s when it hit me: Am I a hoarder? No matter. I had bigger fish to fry.
Finally, I inhaled deeply to steady my nerves and yanked open the drawer. A wave of floral scents assaulted me—lavender, gardenia, and lime wafted up from countless potpourri bags, threatening to weaken my resolve. But I steeled myself. No backing down now.
With a determined breath, I plunged my hands into the tangled mess of intimates and dumped everything onto the floor. Take that, granny panties! Goodbye, nursing bra! I was the master of this domain, channeling my inner Gandalf as I declared, “You shall not pass!” back into the depths of my drawer. “You shall not pass!”
Here’s what I unearthed:
- 5 pairs of my husband’s old boxers
- 3 pairs of women’s sleep shorts
- 7 pairs of post-pregnancy underwear, three with holes or strings hanging off
- 9 polyester thongs from before kids (because, well, hemorrhoids)
- 7 bras, four of which had seen better days (over 7 years old)
- 1 nursing bra (my youngest is 5, and we’re done having kids)
- 1 lavender sachet
- 1 gardenia sachet
- 2 lily of the valley potpourri bags from a decade ago (How do they still smell?)
- 1 bag of baby teeth that the tooth fairy supposedly took
- 3 notes from my son to the garden fairies that vanished mysteriously
- Dog hair
- A dead moth
- Receipts from 2010
- Various discarded price tags
- 1 pair of underwear belonging to an unidentified person
Before doubt crept in, I swiftly gathered the obvious items that needed to go. Farewell, men’s boxers; adios, worn-out bras; and goodbye, chafing thongs! You served me well, but it was time to part ways. BOOYAH! I was making headway and feeling exhilarated.
With newfound energy, I decided to organize. I grabbed an old shoe box that had once held my Crocs (don’t judge) and ripped the top off. Inside, I carefully placed three lovely but seldom-worn bras, one pair of granny panties (just in case), two thongs (just in case), the sachets, the baby teeth, and the fairy notes. The remaining space in the drawer felt like an expansive, uncharted territory, free from clutter. I even dusted the area like a champ, tackling the debris—aside from the moth, which caused a brief hiccup.
My four remaining bras and three pairs of lady boxers now basked in their clean, spacious home. It was as if a team from a home makeover show had swooped in and transformed the room while I was off on a tropical vacation. Post-cleaning, I deserved a shower; the nervous sweat from my cleaning escapade had left me smelling like chicken noodle soup and onion rings.
Reflecting on this experience, I feel qualified to dispense wisdom to fellow underwear hoarders. Do not be afraid! Those holey panties? Bury them in a time capsule. Misshapen bras with elastic that has given up? Burn them immediately. Men’s boxers? You should feel ashamed. Bury them with the panties. You can do this!
Cleaning out your underwear drawer is akin to a goldfish’s funeral—you dread it, it’s a bit sad (but not really), and it symbolizes a fresh start. Ladies, take action! Your body deserves better than moth-eaten intimates. You should be adorned in soft, supportive bras with straps that won’t slip down 17 times a day. Reclaim your underthings, and you’ll feel empowered—trust me, your privates will thank you.
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Summary
The author humorously recounts the overwhelming task of cleaning her cluttered underwear drawer, reflecting on the mix of emotions that come with letting go of old items. She encourages readers to take charge of their intimates, emphasizing the empowerment that comes from decluttering and investing in better undergarments.