No! Don't take that!

She seemed so nice. I grabbed a couple of items at the grocery store and headed to the self-serve checkout. "Would you like one of these?" she smiled and asked. I am internally recoiling at accepting one more thing to have to give away or throw away as my head is nodding and I hear myself saying "Yea, sure" and smiling back at her as she places the item in my hand.
What is wrong with me? I don't even drink beverages in cans. I have NEVER liked using cans. So why am I now the proud owner of a Sunflower Showdown Koozie? It must be a team loyalty thing. Or superstition. Don't take it, we lose. Take it and we win BIG! All because I said yes! Or what if the store clerk gets an extra bonus if she convinces at least 25 people they really need this Koozie? I can't be responsible for her not meeting her quota can I? That could mean she doesn't get that coveted coffee gift card.
This goes a long way in explaining why I am in the process of cleaning out so much "stuff".

Please win tonight, Jayhawks. I'll be rooting for you as I wrap my cup of hot tea in a very nice Koozie.

Daily Downsizing Tally: Items thrown away - 0
                                    Items accumulated that I don't need/want - 1