The paper organizer lady was here for three hours today and helped me get rid of tons and tons of stuff. So much that shredder blew. I'm not exaggerating. As I was shredding paperwork from my long ago freelance years, my poor piece of office equipment just gave up and gave out.
While destroying these obsolete records I found that I have been making virtually the exact same amount for the last ten years. Taking inflation into account, I'm making approximately 20% less today. This makes me sad.
My finances were exactly the same before I figured this out. I was just happier.
Reminds me of that old vaudeville routine:
"Doctor, my arm hurts when I do this."
"Then don't do that."