I finally cleared off a music stand that has been sitting untouched in our front bedroom/storage room. I pitched some concert programs and musical instrument brochures from the late 90's and early 2000's that were sitting on it. It was fun looking at them and seeing all of the tubas I used to lust after. Yes, I used to play the tuba. Like seriously played the tuba. As in, I actually have a bachelor's degree in tuba performance. This is why 17 year olds shouldn't be allowed to make life changing decisions :D
I've also been contemplating selling some musical instruments I have laying around. I have a few guitars I could sell pretty easily. I could also sell my tuba. I have been hesitant to do that. Quality tubas aren't cheap and they aren't easy to acquire. Usually, you can't just go to your local music store and drive home with one. I haven't played it in about 6 years and I really don't see myself playing it seriously again. Rationally, I know I just need to sell it, but emotionally, I'm having a hard time letting go. It was a prized possession in my younger days and my parents sacrificed to make sure I got it when I was in music school. Since it was so expensive, I want to make sure my parents are ok with me selling it too. I guess I'll just have to have that conversation the next time I see them.
I also cleared out some clutter in the garage. I took some spent motor oil to the auto parts store to be recycled. I had a combination oil catch pan/reservoir that I pitched also. The cap that was supposed to keep the oil in cracked at some point, so it would spill oil unless it was absolutely level. The auto parts store was nice enough to dispose of that and the 5qt jug of spent oil I brought to them. I didn't want to have to take a leaky oil container back home.