Deciding on the Essentials

I have lately wanted to live more simply, with less stuff, and have started paring down my belongings in my city house. In thinking about what I would need to take with me to the church in order to quarantine there, it has become clear that I really don’t need much.

• A pillow and sleeping bag
• A couple of changes of clothes (there’s a washing machine) 
• A bowl, plate, set of utensils, and cup
• A good chef knife and cutting board, a spatula, and a big spoon
• A frying pan and pot, and probably a cookie sheet
• Food and a can opener (remember chocolate this time! Last time I had to quarantine without it. I nearly didn’t survive)
• Brio’s bed, toys, and food
• Some garbage bags  
• My laptop for work
• My guitar and banjo and stained glass tools (gives me something to do in the evening, and provides sound, which would be lacking if I’m there alone)
• Maybe my sewing machine and fabric or knitting supplies so I can make Christmas presents while I’m holed up, so I feel useful
• My glasses
• Toothbrush, shampoo, etc.
• A snow shovel (which would also allow me to help an elderly neighbour)
• About 4,000 books

That's it. Nothing else needed, really.