I have so much crap in this house. Not Hoarders A&E style, but most definitely have a lot of stuff. I'm finding that my major excuses are that of what this month's REAL SIMPLE magazine has listed as reasons. There are 6, but I would say mostly I love by 3 of them when it comes to the reasons for my clutter.
1) If someone gave me something or it has meaning I feel guilty about getting rid of it. A gift, a stupid and I repeat stupid, wedding or baby shower favor or a memoir of some sort. From now on, if I'm not using it, I'm tossing it. Two words...cash and candy. That way no one's feelings get hurt.
2) If I give something away I want it to go to a good home. You know the saying "One man's junk in another man's treasure". Well most pirates and treasure hunters make it known that they are looking for something so from no on, unless someone makes it known they are looking for something...buh bye junk.
3) I'm going to need it or it will be worth something later. I've never really needed something I have gotten rid of and if I do, I'm over it in a minute.
So...if you're like me...apply the above. I have large bags of clothes, a bag of shoes, handbags and accessories, and a bunch of kitchen crap to get rid of in May alone. Happy DeCulttering!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
GOOD TO KNOW
Isn't it sweet when you find out someone who you don't agree with or like...reads your blog, checks your facebook or anything of the sort. Just found that out this weekend. Gotta say it feels good. The idiot actually thinks I write thinking people are going to care what I have to say. News flash...this blog is for me. I write about what I want to write about and people who read it, well they read it because they want to.
Don't let anyone get in your way of doing anything you want to do. If they were doing anything they wanted to do, they wouldn't have time to worry about what you were doing anyways...and that "my friend" was for you.
Don't let anyone get in your way of doing anything you want to do. If they were doing anything they wanted to do, they wouldn't have time to worry about what you were doing anyways...and that "my friend" was for you.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
THE BARE MINIMUM
People need water, air and food to live, but since we are not stranded on an island or fending for our lives, our lists look slightly different than that. I'm dubbing this the bare minimum. Since we all have good days and bad days, I've been trying to figure out how I can better predict, and then consequently make sure I will have a good day as much as possible. Ideal right?
What do you need to survive on a daily basis? I'm sure every one's list will look different, as we all have much different lives. Try to think up a few of the realistic things you need on a daily basis to get yourself through the day, hopefully with a smile (unless you're just a miserable person), and life might seem a little simpler. REALISTIC is the key here. Most of these things are probably daily habits or occurrences you don't even recognize as necessities, but that's where taking things for granted comes into play.
Is it a morning cup of coffee? A smile from your kid or wag of your dog's tail? A laugh at the morning comics or daily joke? This blog (doubtful, lol) ? A kiss from your hunny? Some sort of mental stimulation or learned knowledge? A workout? Partaking in a hobby like gardening or working on a car?
If you could guarantee yourself your list everyday, the how bad could life really be from day to day? Figure out YOUR bare minimums, then stock up! Word to the wise, keep your list around 7, any higher I'd go with officially labeling yourself high maintenance.
What do you need to survive on a daily basis? I'm sure every one's list will look different, as we all have much different lives. Try to think up a few of the realistic things you need on a daily basis to get yourself through the day, hopefully with a smile (unless you're just a miserable person), and life might seem a little simpler. REALISTIC is the key here. Most of these things are probably daily habits or occurrences you don't even recognize as necessities, but that's where taking things for granted comes into play.
Is it a morning cup of coffee? A smile from your kid or wag of your dog's tail? A laugh at the morning comics or daily joke? This blog (doubtful, lol) ? A kiss from your hunny? Some sort of mental stimulation or learned knowledge? A workout? Partaking in a hobby like gardening or working on a car?
If you could guarantee yourself your list everyday, the how bad could life really be from day to day? Figure out YOUR bare minimums, then stock up! Word to the wise, keep your list around 7, any higher I'd go with officially labeling yourself high maintenance.
Monday, May 2, 2011
WHAT TODAY MEANS
Today is a Great Day for America! It's a historical moment, a victory and another chance to unite as a country. The news will try to spin this for politics, people that do not get what this country and people fighting for us have endured will try to shrug it off and this will be milked and prodded for every ounce until there's nothing left to discuss. Osama's death is not going to end all the problems for this world, but for today...for me anyways...I'm going to try to void out all the bullshit and be thankful.
Thankful for our troops, both men and women. This is quite a victory for them. They have spent countless deployments, trainings, lost friends and limbs, risked their lives and been separated from their family and friends. Although they know their continual efforts and victories...this one spreads throughout our country.
Thankful for peace to the family and friends of those lost on 9/11. Although Osama's death will not bring their loved ones back, some of these people will be able to sleep better knowing he isn't alive and breathing. Everyone copes differently and for those who do best this way...I'm thankful for their strength.
Thankful for good news! America and the world needed something positive. After waking up to natural disasters happening one after another...finally a news story to feel good about.
Feeling blessed to be part of such a victorious day in history today! God Bless America!
Thankful for our troops, both men and women. This is quite a victory for them. They have spent countless deployments, trainings, lost friends and limbs, risked their lives and been separated from their family and friends. Although they know their continual efforts and victories...this one spreads throughout our country.
Thankful for peace to the family and friends of those lost on 9/11. Although Osama's death will not bring their loved ones back, some of these people will be able to sleep better knowing he isn't alive and breathing. Everyone copes differently and for those who do best this way...I'm thankful for their strength.
Thankful for good news! America and the world needed something positive. After waking up to natural disasters happening one after another...finally a news story to feel good about.
Feeling blessed to be part of such a victorious day in history today! God Bless America!
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