For those of you that know me, you know I am a very organized person. I've even stepped up the organization recently, and it's almost a little scary. At least I can find stuff easily (except that one little piece of paper that I really need to find). I'm a planner and a list maker.
Saturday I'm going to see my boyfriend for the second time this year. Out of town. Without my girls. And I really don't have a plan in place. I know, I know, you can all pick your chins up off the floor now. It's two days away. I will figure it out. So, I have to wonder: am I mellowing out in my old age? or am I just so overwhelmed by life in general that I don't care? Either way, it's all going to work itself out.
But the week of the 19th I have about 500 things* to coordinate. Check in with me next week and see if I'm pulling my hair out yet.
*disclaimer: 500 might be a bit of an exageration, but I have A LOT going on that week.
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Thursday, July 08, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Binders
Binders, binders, binder. You know: 1 inch, 2 inch and 3 inch plastic covered cardboard with three rings and comes in diferent colors!?!? I love binders. i use them for everything. I have one for information about my new apartment. One for my Avon business stuff and one for my Avon customer information. I have one for my friend's wedding plans and one for all my school information.
I have binders at work for notes about my job, payroll, department charges, and more
I use binders to keep all kinds of things organzied. I prefer the ones with the plastic sleeve on the front so you can give it a pretty cover. But even the plain ones you can slap a sticker on so you know what's in it.
I have a nice little stash of extras and i add to it at school supply time when they are on sale for like 50 cents. some binders get reused and others will hold their information for years.
What's your favorite organizing tool??
I have binders at work for notes about my job, payroll, department charges, and more
I use binders to keep all kinds of things organzied. I prefer the ones with the plastic sleeve on the front so you can give it a pretty cover. But even the plain ones you can slap a sticker on so you know what's in it.
I have a nice little stash of extras and i add to it at school supply time when they are on sale for like 50 cents. some binders get reused and others will hold their information for years.
What's your favorite organizing tool??
Friday, August 08, 2008
Cleaning "House" Again
Most of my loyal readers (all two of you) know that I will be heading back to college in a couple of weeks. I'll be taking three classes this semester, plus working, plus being a girl scout leader, plus running the kids around (baby just signed up for dance class) , plus being a mom and a wife, and a bride'smaid (my brother is getting married next spring).
So, anyway, I have been "cleaning house". I deleted the blog I was going to start "Summer of truth", I deleted the blog "moment in time", I deleted the blog "making money your way". These are things that I can still touch on if/when I have time. But I won't feel pressured everytime I log into blogger and see that I haven't posted there for days/weeks/months.
I've ordered most of my books. I've bought the kids school supplies. I've spent time working on "A Soft Impeachment" (I would LOVE to have this done before school starts). I bought a new planner so I can keep track of everything. I'm instituting a new plan at home.
In addition to the wall calendar that holds the important appointments, we will be using a notebook. cheap spiral from Wal Mart (can you save 5 cents?!?) and each day starting with this Sunday gets a page. I can write down what is going on any given day (70 days worth) and what else I need to accomplish that day. Some of these things the kids can help with (sweeping/vacuuming) , some of it is so hubby can see why I'm so busy, some of it is so I don't forget to do something. "mom has a test tomorrow" or "mom has to study" should be seen A LOT. LOL Actually anybody in our family will be able to write stuff in it. When it's done (say sweeping) it gets crossed off and we know that it got done. I love lists, but I especially love crossing things off of lists. And as least I'll be able to see that nobody swept for 5 days and do it or make somebody else step up. (Not like the dust bunnies and dog hair won't tell me!)
So, that's my plan. You should still see me posting regularly here and over at BeautifulYou. But the other blogs are gone, for now. And I'm okay with that.
P.S. Lynn, I did it again, without looking at your notes!
P.P.S. If anybody has any suggestions for Baby, let me know. I've been thinking for awhile that that's not really appropriate, most of the time. She is 9.
So, anyway, I have been "cleaning house". I deleted the blog I was going to start "Summer of truth", I deleted the blog "moment in time", I deleted the blog "making money your way". These are things that I can still touch on if/when I have time. But I won't feel pressured everytime I log into blogger and see that I haven't posted there for days/weeks/months.
I've ordered most of my books. I've bought the kids school supplies. I've spent time working on "A Soft Impeachment" (I would LOVE to have this done before school starts). I bought a new planner so I can keep track of everything. I'm instituting a new plan at home.
In addition to the wall calendar that holds the important appointments, we will be using a notebook. cheap spiral from Wal Mart (can you save 5 cents?!?) and each day starting with this Sunday gets a page. I can write down what is going on any given day (70 days worth) and what else I need to accomplish that day. Some of these things the kids can help with (sweeping/vacuuming) , some of it is so hubby can see why I'm so busy, some of it is so I don't forget to do something. "mom has a test tomorrow" or "mom has to study" should be seen A LOT. LOL Actually anybody in our family will be able to write stuff in it. When it's done (say sweeping) it gets crossed off and we know that it got done. I love lists, but I especially love crossing things off of lists. And as least I'll be able to see that nobody swept for 5 days and do it or make somebody else step up. (Not like the dust bunnies and dog hair won't tell me!)
So, that's my plan. You should still see me posting regularly here and over at BeautifulYou. But the other blogs are gone, for now. And I'm okay with that.
P.S. Lynn, I did it again, without looking at your notes!
P.P.S. If anybody has any suggestions for Baby, let me know. I've been thinking for awhile that that's not really appropriate, most of the time. She is 9.
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