100 things

I read about some guy named Dave who is trying to make some sort of statement about consumerism and is reducing his personal belongs to 100 items. I wondered how far I could get myself in doing such a thing... so here's my best attempt to reduce my personal things to 100 things, and my reasoning behind them.

http://www.guynameddave.com/100-thing-challenge.html

1. Shoes-my 13 pairs I brought with me for my 8 months all count as ONE thing, simply because I say so.

2. Teddy Bear

3. Make-up- so I don't wear a lot of it, in fact, daily I only wear eye liner and brow pencil, but I reserve the right to pick up my teal eye shadow, mascara, or foundation if the occasion calls for it, so make up will also only count as one thing.

4. Laptop and it's accessories- which I need as a student and to watch online tv now that I live in a Flintstone house with no cable (who does that??). Plus, my laptop can double as a tv/dvd player so that takes out a few things I don't need.

5. Blow-dryer and 6. Straightener- I have short hair at the mo' and it needs to be straightened frankly.

7. Do tampons count as a personal belonging? I'm open for debate, but just in case they do, I'm adding them to my list out of necessity.

8. Toothbrush, floss, and mouthwash- to borrow from an old friend, clean teeth are happy teeth and my ortho work cost too much for me not to keep up with this.

Wait, I think I'm going about this the wrong way. I'm keeping 1-3 and re-doing 4-8 as follows.

4. Communicaton devices- including but not limited to my laptop, cell phone, phone book, and ipod.

5. Hair products- including but not limited to: bobby pins, hair clips, wax, blow dryer, straightener, headbands, and hair brush.

6. Toiletries- including but not limited to: tampons, shampoo, toothpaste, floss, lotion, hand sanitizer, perfume and deodorant.

7. Clothes- winter, summer, spring, and fall weather, includes hats, scarfs, purses, and accessories and my wallet along with all of its contents (id, cc's, grocery discount cards, business cards).

8. Books-I know there's a library but I don't like used books or library smells so I'm keeping my books and yes, all 50+ of them count as ONE item. You can go to a grocery store in to the 15 item or less line and buy 15 oranges and 1 box of cereal and still go in the 15 and under line, so why can't it?

9. Luggage- I like to travel, I need this. And my set of 3 all counts as 1.

Wow, who needs a list of 100, I can do it in under 10. Oh. Wait...

10. Jewelry. No, I'm adding this to clothes (under accessories!). So I'm still at 9.

Who is this man Dave that thinks the world is full of consumerism?? I'd be interested in hearing what others would keep if they had to limit themseslves to 100 items or less. I think it's easy, if you take my approach. :)