List Of Things I Have Learnt While Clearing Out My Desk And Filing Cabinet In Readiness For Transatlantic Move

1. Penhaligon's 'gift fragrance oils' (3 pack) do not improve with age.
2. You can't do much with miniature postcards of Czech saints, even WITH their English names scribbled in pencil across the back. 
3. I am never going to use:
   - the matching crystal envelope opener and magnifying glass in padded blue silken box
   - the packet of Barbapapa stickers
   - the family of finger puppet rabbits
   - a brooch (approx. 6 x 3 cms) of a lopsided monkey in a fez with the face of Coluche
4. Some pens last forever: Bic Crystal, Staedler Permanent Felt Tip.
5. I could, tomorrow morning (stamps permitting), send:
   -  25 birthday cards,
   - 30 blank cards feat. 17th century tulips, etc
   - c. 100 postcards of EITHER art OR kittens and puppies.
6. I have enough loose change to buy an egg and cress sandwich in the early 90s.
7. I have 7 padlocks.
8. According to an unpaid bill from 2005, I owe my therapist 300 quid.
9. I really like a) paperclips; b) tiny clothespegs; c) staples; d) old cheque books.
10. The inside of my head looks like this: