Happiness and Help

2/12/2010

This week was one of those even keel weeks. No great ups and no great lows which was very nice. Both my husband and I got great reports from our doctors so really nothing could make me happier than that.
I did go on an artist's date with myself to the fabric store and that was really fun. It is not something I usally do but I really enjoyed looking at the fabric. All of the colors and textures were so interesting this time. Usually, I go feeling a little overwhelmed and anxious about what to buy. This time I just enjoyed the experience and I think I found what I need to cover our favorite chair which needs a little loving care.
Listening to Jamie's vimeo made me happy. For my meeting with the teachers next week, they requested that I speak about organization both at home and at work. Surrounding yourself with things that make you happy rather than piles is a great piece of advice that Jamie shared today. It was amazing to me that what she shared was exactly what I needed to hear. If you have time, I have a favor to ask. In my post yesterday I asked for some help. If you have a tip that would help this group of young working moms stay organized, I would love to hear it. That would make not only me but a group of great women very happy. Have a great week!!!

7 Comments

Suzie Ridler link

2/11/2010 10:31:29 pm

Getting organized is on my agenda too! Glad you had an even keel week and artist dates are so inspiring.

Karen link

2/12/2010 03:26:13 am

Thanks for sharing your happy this week. Congratulations on the good dr reports.

Clutterconqueror link

2/12/2010 06:07:25 am

I'm certainly not qualified to give advice, but I can offer two sources that have been tremendously helpful to me. A website called www.flylady.net and Julie Morgenstern's books "Organizing from the Inside Out" and "Time Management from the Inside Out."

nadia link

2/12/2010 07:14:14 am

something I started in january is "map of the week". I made a list of all the things I do during the week (or would like to do :)) and then organize my week accordingly. I took a blank calendar and in pink pen I wrote all my appointments or things that are non negotiable. next I entered in pencil a day for laundry, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, garbage and such. one of the days where I have an appointment I would add my errands - library, bank, post office etc. one day for planning menus and grocery shopping for the week. one day for working on finishing up projects currently underway and always a day for play. I might use that day to play with new ideas or leave the house looking for inspiration. so far it has helped me a lot to see where I wasted time before. hope that helps! happy weekend! ciao!

Sara @Soulspackle link

2/14/2010 02:36:52 am

I love Artist Dates but I totally resist them! It is always good to so something different for them, and I love that you let yourself enjoy the experience.. sounds like it was a really good one. Sometimes I go places just to drink in the colors of things.. there's a consignment shop that's like t hat for me, and yes, sometimes fabric stores are dreamy! I love looking at the velvets and brocades even if I walk out empty handed!

Helen link

2/14/2010 05:35:59 am

Artist's Dates are such a wonderful self-nourishing act. I know the sweet seduction of fabric stores, but recently I've been dreaming of knitting so it was a trip to a yarn store for me. I left empty-handed, but I'm longing to return!

Kim link

2/17/2010 06:58:19 am

Hooray for Artists Dates!! I sometimes get overwhelmed,too. How wonderful that you were able to just enjoy the experience.

After multiple attempts to organize my life, I've started using Jennifer Louden's Life Organizer. I find it fits my life style.

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