Skip to main content

Neat & Organized

Today is my 16th slice for the 
March Slice of Life Challenge on Two Writing Teachers.


Life moves so quickly during the week, things get disorganized. I have piles everywhere. Piles of clothes in the bedroom. Piles of dishes in the sink. I can't seem to keep up with it. (And I'm only one person...I have no idea how you mothers do it!!!) I've never considered myself one of those type A personalities...where everything has a place...but, one of my favorite things to do on the weekends is to organize a small space in my home.

Sunday afternoon I cleaned and reorganized my bedroom. I spent lots of time on my night stand. Rearranging books. Dusting. Straightening up. Now when I walk into my bedroom, I smile. I feel like I've accomplished something. Being neat and organized brings order to my life.


Labels:

Comments

  1. UnknownMarch 16, 2015 at 6:10 AM

    Love it! I totally agree. For me, a cluttered space= a cluttered mind. I can't think through chaos. Well done!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Jennifer LaffinMarch 16, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    I couldn't agree more! It is amazing to me how quickly that organization can melt away though. I love organizing my bedroom too. It's the one space my kids can't mess up. (I've got a husband for that! :))

    Jennifer

    ReplyDelete
  3. JaanaMarch 16, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    Love the photo! I think I need to finally put together the bookshelf that I bought months ago. You have inspired me!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Chris MargocsMarch 16, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    I needed decluttering inspiration today, since we are on spring break and I've determined that today is cleaning day. Thanks for reminding me to take it one small space at a time, and congratulations on your newly organized nightstand!

    ReplyDelete
  5. KendraMarch 16, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    I'm so happy for you! We've cleaned out the entryway and the living room and one bathroom so far. We have filled the garbage can, and I still have so many spaces to go! I embrace piles to a degree when school is going on, it just reminds me that we have lots of blessings. But to reset and be organized is such a blessing too! Your nightstand looks great!

    ReplyDelete
  6. AnonymousMarch 16, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Couldn't agree more. My family went out last night, and I stayed behind to have a couple of hours to get the house in order for the week. As much as I was sad to miss out on the time with them, I know that it will make everyone's week go so much smoother to have all the laundry folded and away, clean rooms, and groceries in the pantry.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Terje March 16, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    Applause for decluttering. Your writing space looks lovely, the pile of books inspiring, and the bird adds personality.

    ReplyDelete
  8. MichelleMarch 16, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    It just feels good, doesn't it? I love that bird waiting there too -- waiting for you to 'fly'! Lots of great book titles too!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Holly MuellerMarch 16, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    It's SUCH a good feeling to get organized. With all the busy-ness in my life, I can let things get completely out of control! We're going to be downsizing soon, so I have SOOOOO much to purge and organize; it's overwhelming. I need to follow your example and just take one small space at a time. Maybe it will keep motivating me to do the whole house!

    ReplyDelete
  10. TaraMarch 16, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    Wow...I'm looking at my messy desk and feeling the urge to organize, too, Michelle. Beautifully done!

    ReplyDelete
  11. CrystalMarch 16, 2015 at 8:51 PM

    I love that feeling when I walk in and see my neat and orderly room. It makes my heart lift. :) It's great that you accomplished so much.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Please share your thoughts. I love comments!

Popular posts from this blog

Whatever Happened To...

Sharing this post on Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life Do you ever wonder whatever happened to your students after the year you spend together? I imagine how my students are finding life...are they happy? Successful? Do they still read? Write? What is going on with them?   I taught fifth grade for eight years. Fifth grade was such a fun year to teach because the students were still young enough that school was something they loved and old enough that they could show some real signs of independence. Fifth grade is the oldest grade in our elementary schools, so the students enjoyed their final year before moving onto middle school and the challenges that came with that new adventure.  2007 was a tough year for me personally. My dad collapsed in September of that year and then died in March of that same school year. He lived thousands of miles away, so my mind was definitely unfocused that year...but that year, Catie was in my class.  Catie was a quiet stude...
29 comments
Read more

Chasing My Dream

I'm doing it. I'm chasing my dream. I've always wanted to run writing retreats and workshops for people, but I've always been too scared to do anything about it...until now. I don't know what's changed...maybe I've changed. I'm not allowing the fear to stop me anymore. I've started Selah Writing Retreats.  The past couple of weeks I've been getting the business end in order. I thought I would hate that...I don't. It's scary, but I am surprising myself with how efficient I am. Yesterday I went to a bank to set up a bank account. The woman I met with was kind and helpful and so enthusiastic about my dream. My website is set up. I've done lots of work on it. I hope you stop by and let me know what you think. It's  selahwritingretreats.com . Balancing creative with business has been challenging but fun. Creating the website, getting a federal tax id, making business cards, planning dates... My favorite voxer group is called Butt Ki...
21 comments
Read more

I Love Me...All of Me

I'm fat. It's true. I'm not looking for comments like, "Oh you're not fat." I am. I want to take that word back. When we say that now, it has a negative connotation. I'm tired of that. I'm done. I'm fat. I'm working on loving my body just the way it is...by reading a book. I confess I'm reading the book on my Kindle app because I was embarrassed about the title. It's called, "Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls" and it's written by Jes Baker . Her mission is self-love...for all. I've highlighted so many lines, I can't possibly share them all, but here are some of my favorites: "Our bodies are our physical bookmarks that hold space for us in the world. Our bodies are magnificent houses for everything else that we are. Our bodies are a part of us, just as our kindness, talents, and passion are a part of us." (p.10)  "Your size is irrelevant to your ability to find fulfillment, purpose, love, a se...
21 comments
Read more