"I'll get around to it"... equals procrastionation!

Overwhelmed by piles of papers... on the kitchen counter, in the closet, on your desk, on the floor, the coffee table, the side table...etc?


I have to admit...my office (not quite this bad) has piles of papers that I really don't need. I make excuses just like everyone such as...I will get a round to it. Do you know what a round to it is?

Well...here is your official round tuit...My Favorite Aunt...Aunt Tippie (Emma) had one hanging on her wall in the kitchen when I was a little girl...I know this image is small, but it reads...

"This is Round Tuit. Guard it with your life as tuits are hard to come by. This is an indispensable item. It will help you become a more efficient worker. For years we have heard people say ...I'll do when I get a round tuit-now that you have one you can accomplish all those things you put aside until you get a round tuit."

Often I, as a professional organizer and a domestic engineer...I'll get a round tuit is a common phrase I use in my own home...today that will change...no more excuses!

another before photo of this mornings adventure

Bear with me I am new to this blogging thing...Look at this mess!

Opps... #1 organizing mistake & Project Wildewood

3/4/10....
Let's face it: when it comes to organizing, most of us must be making mistakes. We stack papers in neat piles and buy clever orgainizing tools, but still chaos and clutter reign. SO WHAT ARE WE DOING WRONG?
The experts say...PLENTY!
In fact, many of the things we do to get organized actually work against us. Find out which moves might be keeping you from getting-and staying-organized, and what we can do to to fix this instead. Follow my OPPS for the next few blogs, post a comment if you can relate.

OPPS #1.....Telling yourself "I'll put it here for now."
It's so easy to stash items wherever you can find a spot for them, and I am so guilty of this in my own house.....dah-and this is what I do for a living? Don't put the turkey platter in the linen closet, or the screwdriver under the sink....you can't find them the next time you look, and off to the store to buy another, and BAM.....you now have 10.
TRY storing the same items in the same place....I know...it sounds sooooooooo easy, NOT!
In the mist of our day....kids, work, dishes in the sink, dogs etc... we....as domestic engineers, move so fast while multi-tasking.... often, we think "Out of site, out of mind, i'll just put this here for now." -(in the junk drawer- I have 2 in my kitchen) UGGGGGGGGGGG....and every time I open that drawer it irks the shit out me. You all know what I am talking about!

Today-Project Wildewood:
This morning I will tackle a playroom that belongs to 3 little girls...this room is only a fraction of disaster....the rest of the home looks like a bomb hit....or 10. Yesterday- I went to assess the sitch....and got so overwhelmed by pink and purple dress up clothes, barbies, hair ties, and little girl stuff...I almost had an anxiety attack, and left....needless to say I am ready to do this today. I thought long and hard about where I am going to start....I am taking everything out of this room, and putting it all back...in it's place. It's a start....I will post some before and after photos while I am there to show you what is involved. Pray for me!

Sleepless in Columbia

March 3, 2010

Last night was one of those nights I wish I had picked up my ambien RX at CVS...instead I put it off because...well let's get honest, I was being a cheap ass. Sooooooooooooooo...needless to say I napped last night.
9pm...tried to fall asleep
1030pm...went to smoke,, cuddled on couch...saw snow outside...thought about taking a photo, but I was to0 tired.
230am...went to smoke again, snow was melting already.
430am...smoked again, ate cereal, kissed husband goodbye (he went to work)
609am...alarm went off DAMNIT!!! Snooze......................
At this point I said "SCREW IT"...slept until 945am....my 4th grader was still home-SHIT! My fault.
I picked up my RX this afternoon. That's what I get for being cheap.