My Facebook Sabbatical thus far has been a success. Granted, it's only been about five days, but hey- I can only make the days go by so fast! Plus, I have to post either today or tomorrow to show progress on drop 39. I have to say, though, I am really very much so enjoying my sabbatical. How nice it is not to have to pay attention to everybody's sob stories and excuses for not living for the day! I know what you may be thinking, perhaps... Nobody makes you partake in all of the drama that is the world of social media. Well, of course not. Hence the Sabbatical. But, really, just by logging on and going down the 'newsfeed', glancing at what's on the mind of various friends and acquaintances both old and new, I am convinced that whether it is known or not, it does have an effect on your daily do-ings (if you will...). The very first day, I just felt such positive-ness, almost (it felt like) in the form of a sense of relief. I still occasionally feel like logging on, yes. But I am convinced that the longer I continue on my Sabbatical the better I will feel, the more positive I will be, and I don't know that I will even bother with it again. Don't quote me at this point, though :-).
As far as my organization and an attempt at becoming a neat freak... I am trying. I think this is something that may take a long time to adjust to. I am taking it slow, and have started out with my wallet/purse. I am trying to keep all things that belong in a wallet actually in the wallet rather than pockets, floating in huge purse, etc. It's kind of floundering right now; it has its ups and downs. On a related note, I took my spring break to do the typical clean out the living space routine. My question is... Is it really supposed to stay as neat as when I cleaned it? It's amazing how little effort it takes to really mess this place up. What am I supposed to do, run around with paper towels and disinfectant everywhere?
And, although the house is currently clean, the basement has flooded from all the melting snow. It's only about three inches, really, but now damp basement smell is coming up into the house. Yuck.
Showing posts with label Neat Freak. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Neat Freak. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Update: Multiple Drops
So, I'm sure everybody is just dying to be updated at this point on my progress on completing my bucket list, especially the drops which I have already discussed. I can cut the anticipation with a butter knife. Well, let me just tell you exactly how I'm progressing thus far.
Oh wait... I'm not.
Surprise surprise. I am speaking exclusively to what I had decided to focus on first.
To be more precise, I have yet to totally commit to getting back down to my ideal weight of 130lbs. I haven't even committed to drinking an appropriate amount of water on a daily basis, never mind eating more fruits and veggies or (heaven forbid) getting into a decent workout habit. Nope, not feeling it in the cards anytime in the near future.
As for my organization skills? I did organize my purse, and I am attempting to keep receipts either in the trash or in my wallet. It's just so easy to stuff whatever it is (ID, bank card) in my jacket pocket. Coincidentally, it seems as if everything I put in my jacket pocket has a natural tendency to wander on roads, classrooms, wherever. In other words, it FALLS OUT, and then I fail miserably at locating whatever the item is. Regardless, I have been keeping up with this drop the most. Honestly, if it was public knowledge at how little effort I have been putting into the simple task of keeping my purse/immediate self organized, it would speak LEVELS to the amount of effort other drops have been getting. Ah, well....
Social Media? This seems to be getting MORE attention now that I have made and put this on my bucket list. Perhaps it is due to the lack of effort needed to access such sites as Facebook. With two touches of the screen, I am automatically connected to everybody I never bother to see or really keep in touch with anymore. I learn so much about people I barely knew just by those two little touches of my touchscreen portable device. If you're even reading this blog, it says something about your connection to the virtual world. I can conclude you either accessed this blog in one of two ways:
1. Through me letting you know of a random update through the FB... orrr.....
2. Quite randomly and most likely in error
With that said, I have other drops well underway. There isn't much value in discussing them preliminarily, however, so I won't make a post until they are official and complete :-). Hope good weather is coming your way, wherever you may be from.
Oh wait... I'm not.
Surprise surprise. I am speaking exclusively to what I had decided to focus on first.
To be more precise, I have yet to totally commit to getting back down to my ideal weight of 130lbs. I haven't even committed to drinking an appropriate amount of water on a daily basis, never mind eating more fruits and veggies or (heaven forbid) getting into a decent workout habit. Nope, not feeling it in the cards anytime in the near future.
As for my organization skills? I did organize my purse, and I am attempting to keep receipts either in the trash or in my wallet. It's just so easy to stuff whatever it is (ID, bank card) in my jacket pocket. Coincidentally, it seems as if everything I put in my jacket pocket has a natural tendency to wander on roads, classrooms, wherever. In other words, it FALLS OUT, and then I fail miserably at locating whatever the item is. Regardless, I have been keeping up with this drop the most. Honestly, if it was public knowledge at how little effort I have been putting into the simple task of keeping my purse/immediate self organized, it would speak LEVELS to the amount of effort other drops have been getting. Ah, well....
Social Media? This seems to be getting MORE attention now that I have made and put this on my bucket list. Perhaps it is due to the lack of effort needed to access such sites as Facebook. With two touches of the screen, I am automatically connected to everybody I never bother to see or really keep in touch with anymore. I learn so much about people I barely knew just by those two little touches of my touchscreen portable device. If you're even reading this blog, it says something about your connection to the virtual world. I can conclude you either accessed this blog in one of two ways:
1. Through me letting you know of a random update through the FB... orrr.....
2. Quite randomly and most likely in error
With that said, I have other drops well underway. There isn't much value in discussing them preliminarily, however, so I won't make a post until they are official and complete :-). Hope good weather is coming your way, wherever you may be from.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Drop #26: Become a Neat Freak
I'm not going to put a picture up to prove it. Just take my word: I'm a mess. I have decided that I am genetically predispositioned with the inability to pick things up off the ground, organize schoolwork and other papers, clean, fold, close cabinet doors, keep my car clean, etc. My level of disorganization distrupts my life on a daily basis. Whether it's my inability to locate my debit card or ID, taking forever to find my car keys or cell phone, or not having all my schoolwork with me when I need it, I cause myself a lot of extra hassel.
The whole get down to thirty pounds thing isn't taking off right now, mostly due to my inablity to keep up with it. This Drippity Drop is similar in the way that it requires conscious habit-changing throughout the day. Instead of shoving a receipt in my pocket or purse, I have to remember to throw it away or file it. Instead of shoving my card or ID in the same pocket that I shoved those receipts in, I need to put them in thier designated spots in my wallet. I think I will start these small steps tomorrow: Organize purse; empty out pockets; find habitual places for different items.
The whole get down to thirty pounds thing isn't taking off right now, mostly due to my inablity to keep up with it. This Drippity Drop is similar in the way that it requires conscious habit-changing throughout the day. Instead of shoving a receipt in my pocket or purse, I have to remember to throw it away or file it. Instead of shoving my card or ID in the same pocket that I shoved those receipts in, I need to put them in thier designated spots in my wallet. I think I will start these small steps tomorrow: Organize purse; empty out pockets; find habitual places for different items.
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