Congratulations on taking great steps forward. New job, new place, new year, new wooba!
It's so empowering to rid yourself of unwanted junk or things that belong to others or with negative memories attached. You can then be more deliberate with your belongings and pick special things that spark joy. I think I have more items in my house than I did when I was married, but it doesn't feel like more, if that makes sense. Everything has a purpose and a function, even if it's simply to be beautiful.
