Monday, February 18, 2008

18th Idea for Inspiration

Replace years old pics in frames with new ones.

This was actually long overdue. It was refreshing to take out the old & put in some new pics. Nice to change it up every once in awhile. I did like this idea.
I have one pic that I am waiting for from a friend...so for now its a lonely, empty lil' frame. Hopefully not for long!!

Happy Inspiring!!

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Clearing out my Scrap Stuff

Yesterday I REALLY REALLY went through all my scrap/craft stuff again. I am getting ready for a garage sale that my LSS is having on 3/1/08. I have to have all my stuff that I want to sell in bags & priced with my table # on it too. As the store sells the stuff for you. Last fall I participated for the first time & it was GREAT!!

After going through everything I realized that I had gotten rid of much more than I realized. So now I am really limited to what I have for embellishments - all in one medium size basket & its not even full!!

Paper....I put A LOT of it in the pile to sell!! I put gadgets in there too.. Xyron machine - before they came out w/new cool ones. Light table...scrap albums/journals that I have not used in a couple years and am unlikely to use in the next couple of years :) I do have some magazines but not nearly as much.

I have a lot of empty containers, plastic bins, drawers, & baskets!! I think I will have to re-organize where I keep them all!! Did not see that one coming!! But its all good!

After this I hope to use what I have and then only buy as I know I am going to use it for a project. We will see how that marvelous idea pans out for me!

Happy Organizing!!

17th Idea for Organization

Put all spare buttons into 1 box.

This one was timely because yesterday I spent time going through my scrap stuff. I had only 2 containers - sorry!! :( Bent the rules a little. LOL!!
I have one that has only "real" buttons, like for your slacks, sweaters, shirts, etc.... Then the other container is for all the "fun" buttons - for crafting and the like.

Happy Organizing!!

Saturday, February 16, 2008

16th Idea for Organization

Clean your sink.

Well, this one was due in the kitchen. I had procrastinated in washing dishes so I got up this morning made breakfast and cleaned the kitchen sink.
After this I plan to head to both bathrooms to clean them. Saturday mornings normally are my cleaning time~ most of the time!! :)

Now I am back on track with my ideas for organizing so that is a good thing today!

Happy Organizing and Inspiring!!

15th Idea for Organization

Clear all expired food from refrigerator.

This one was good to do on Friday since I had just done some grocery shopping. So as some goes into the fridge some is getting tossed out.
Mostly, I had limp carrots, moldy peppers, hard limes, and some expired condiments. Not too bad. But then a single gal's fridge is not heavily stocked to begin with! LOL!!

Happy Organizing!

14th Idea for Inspiration

Make a short list of doable resolutions.

1). Pay off my flight to NOLA before the trip.
2). Get MP3 player before NOLA trip.
3). FINALLY get my scrap room together.
4). Go to crop one time each month.
5). New computer by the fall of '08.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Tag - Vera

Saw this on Vera's blog and I decided to do it.
1. Pick up the nearest book (of at least 123 pages). "The Best Year of Your Life" by Debbie Ford
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the 5th sentence.
4. Post the next 3 sentences.
"So many of us have wasted so much of our vital energy talking about the great life we could have or will have or should have. All that is fine, but it will not deliver us the best year of our lives. It won't motivate us or anyone else, and it certainly won't give us the success and fulfillment we long for."

That was fun....VERY interesting too....hmmm.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

13th Idea for Inspiration

Jot down 15 places you'd like to visit in the next 15 years.

Not sure that these will all happen in the next 15 years nonetheless, they are still places I would love to visit. (in no particular order)
1. Alaska
2. Australia
3. Fiji
4. Bora Bora
5. Paris
6. Italy
7. Yellowstone Natl Park
8. Florida
9. New Orleans
10. Smoky Mtns.
11. Seattle
12. Toronto
13. Asheville, NC
14. Puerto Rico
15. Maui

Happy Inspiring!!

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

12th Idea of Inspiration

Donate to a favorite charity.Every so often an organization will send out these bright colored postcards asking for donations.
I have donated before and they make it so easy too. You just bag up your donations and tape this card to them, set them on your front porch & they will come by to pick it up from your house.

You do not have to do much & it makes a difference to so many people. Just donate your clothing, shoes, and the like. This came at a good time b/c I was able to clean out my closet and help at the same time.

In the past 4 years I have become much more active in my community by donating my time (mostly time) and money to various causes. March of Dimes, Race for the Cure, Leukemia & Lymphona Society, Cystic Fibrosis Fdtn, Habitat for Humanity, Humane Society, and some others.
Often you hear that the person donating their time gets just as much as the person or organization they are helping. I can say that is ABSOLUTELY true!
It is by far a very rewarding and heartwarming experience.

If you are considering helping or donating please look into your heart and you will find the direction to the organization that means the most to you. Anything you do will not go unwarranted.

Happy Inspiring & Volunteering!!

Monday, February 11, 2008

11th Idea for Organization

Program 5 essential numbers into your cell phone.

I had to think about this one for little bit. Here are the numbers that I selected as "essential". In no particular order:
1. Auto insurance company
2. Doctor #1
3. 911 - that is Scrapbook 911 - my local scrapbook store! :) Here is their site in case you do not believe that is really their name. http://www.bee-noticed.com/
4. Doctor #2
5. Neighbor
Happy Organizing!!

Sunday, February 10, 2008

10th Idea for Inspiration

Grab a power nap.

BOYYYYYYY!! Did that feel Gooooooooood!!!
I have not taken a nap in the middle of the afternoon since I don't know when...I have been missing out! This felt wonderful & I guess I really needed it.

It was not planned, just happened. I was going to read the paper but I laid down on the bed - turned the TV on and before long I was huggin' my pillow! LOL!

I highly recommend it from time to time to everyone!
Happy Inspiring!!

Saturday, February 9, 2008

9th Idea for Inspiration

Swap music.Well, this was modified to "burn music". I visited my girlfriend in Austin today & it was a good time! We laughed, talked, & listened to music (which both of us really love!!)
She was kind enough to burn 6 discs for me!! Something new to feed my taste for a new vibe, Ruthie Foster, & then some oldie but goodies from her personal collection that she lovingly entitles "Lova Undacova"!! (Its some GREAT sh*%!!)
Music is a big passion of mine & I always am inspired & moved by it!! Thanks chica!! It was great to spend some time with you....see ya' in 2 weeks (wink-wink!!)
Happy Inspiring!!

Friday, February 8, 2008

Friday Fill In

Thanks Kelly for the idea!!

1. I'm looking forward to & alittle anxious about starting school in the summer.
2. Paris is a place I've always wanted to visit and haven't made it there yet.
3. I've fallen in love with ME!! I LOVE & value ME!!
4. Six of one, 1/2 dozen of the other. (not sure what this one was about?)
5. Addiction: Junior Mints
6. The way my dogs run around n' play with each other cracks me up!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to taking a shower after this, getting in my jammies, getting comfy on the sofa & watching a movie. Tomorrow my plans include taking a day trip to visit my girlfriend in Austin and Sunday go to church in the morning, reading the paper, relaxing, and then in the evening going to a church group meeting. The 1st meeting is Sunday & its for 6-8 weeks. I'm going to join this church.

8th Idea for Organization/Inspiration

Schedule a day off from work.

This was very last minute. At a little after 5pm on Thursday I asked if I could have Friday off. After getting a little 'tude I was able to get the day off.

Its 6pm on my day off & I did exactly what I needed to...housework! Yes, I scheduled a day off to do housework! How absolutely ridiculous is that!&%!

Lately, I have been VERY lazy & unmotivated to clean my house...so for the past 2-3 weeks I have been making due. So it was due time for an overhaul. & boy is my energy level running REALLY low now. I actually feel like taking a nap.

But I have a cleaner house, cleaned out my closet, washed the car, did a little out in the yard, ran errands, & checked the mail...which I had not for a week! (Luz, I know that is unimaginable to you! LOL!!)

It was a beautiful day out & I did get to spend it with my babies so that made it even better.
Happy Organizing & Inspiring!!

7th Idea for Organization

Check oil in your car.

Well, I did a little better than that. I had my oil changed, fluids checks, & tires too. Plus, then I gave, as the guy at the car place, said "vitamins for my car". I put this fuel injector cleaning fluid in my tank.
I'm planning a day trip on Saturday & have more peace of mind if I have my car looked at before going.
Happy Organizing!

6th Idea for Organization/Inspiration

Try one new food.

Some friends and I got together for dinner n' drinks. We ate at Cabo Tropical Grille. I decided to try a new dish (actually I've never eaten there before).

Tacos Marineros
2 grilled corn tortillas filled with your choice of seasoned shrimp or
white fish fillet with lettuce & tomatoes.
Served with rice, charro beans, & mango pico de gallo.

YUMMY!!!! It was delicious!! I had one of each. I am not a "fish" taco girl - normally chicken fajitas, but I may have a new fav!!
Happy Inspiration!!

PS...Sorry for missing a couple of days! But I am Baaaaack!! :)

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

5th Idea for Organization

Toss all the liquor bottles that are less than 1/8th full.

Hmmmmmmm....this I have to say was the easiest one so far.
Uh, I have only 3 bottles in my house and neither are near getting that low. & believe me if they were I would take care of that!! - like our mothers always yelled "who put the milk back in the refrig when there is only a swallow left!!"
Hate for that GOOD stuff to go to waste!! LOL!!!

Monday, February 4, 2008

4th Idea for Organization

Take digital photos of the valuables in 1 room for insurance purposes.

This was actually something I really did need to do.
It was SUPER quick & easy - yes!! As tonight I almost overlooked doing my idea!!
I hope to finish taking pics of all the other stuff by this weekend. I think I should have plenty of time to do it. :)
Sorry, so short but its getting late & this girl needs her beauty rest! Ciao!
Happy Organizing & Inspiring!!

Sunday, February 3, 2008

3rd Idea for Organization

3rd Idea: Empty e-mail in box.

I thought this would be an easy task...be done & then on my way to other things I need to do.
Uh...my computer had other ideas...that prevented my organization!! LOL!
I had 105 messages in my in box. No big deal to clean out & either delete of file away. Well, folks it took me almost 1 WHOLE STINKIN' HOUR to clean out 103 e-mails!! What the $%*#!!!

My computer really was testing my patience today.

So....not only did I accomplish #3 but I have now added "getting a new computer" to Idea #19!!!
HAH!! take that you old computer!!

***(Okay, I know I better play nice nice until I actually have the new computer, b/c this guy may test my patience even more! (Sorry - Nice Computer!))

Happy Organizing!!!

Saturday, February 2, 2008

2nd Idea to Organization

Speed clean 1 drawer - have one box for trash & one to donate

When I saw this idea immediately you think of the all dreaded "JUNK DRAWER"!!
ekkkkkkkk!!!
Then I thought which drawer should I clean out that may actually do me some good for organization? Ahhhh....the bra & panty drawer!!!

Well, I cleaned it out & organized it. Unfortunately, I did not get rid of any bras. Do not have many to begin with! But my trash box did have some panties!! Don't really think that panties are an item that you should donate!?!? Ewwww....

:) Hope you all had a GREAT day & Happy Organizing!!