Wednesday: I recycled a fortune from a fortune cookie. I think that might be the tiniest declutter yet.
Thursday: Took a brochure for a great women's workshop down to the lobby. I got it the other day at the get-together in the park.
Results: I got my friends' piano bench today! I originally wasn't going to take it because my piano is this mahogany color and the piano bench is black. But, the painting I got from them has a black frame, and it's hanging over the piano, so the bench ties right in with it. Yay, a place to store some of the music that's sitting on the piano!
Also had still more fun painting last night. My friends took me and another helper out for dinner, which was yummy. Some of it came home with me and was my breakfast this morning. MMMMMM-mmmm!
Oh, yeah, and I got paid yesterday, worked and got another check today, and have another payday tomorrow! Loving the steady cash flow!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tuesday Night
Today's declutter: I took a too-cute skirt down to the lobby. Realized it was just a little too young for me. I also took a CFL to Home Depot for recycling! Finally, I threw away two pairs of pantyhose with holes/runs.
Had more fun painting tonight. My friends are happy for the help, and I love painting so it's of mutual benefit!
Had more fun painting tonight. My friends are happy for the help, and I love painting so it's of mutual benefit!
Monday, July 27, 2009
Monday, July 27th
Today's declutter: I sold my bike! Made $50.
Results: The $50!
I also had a fun day helping my friends paint their NEW apartment. They gave me the most delicious tuna salad I've ever had in my life! and a yummy frozen yogurt with fruit. We did a lot of prep work with the result that I got to paint around 6:30, for a half-hour before selling the bike. But I'll probably head over there tomorrow after work and paint some more cuz it's so fun! I did some edging for the living room ceiling tonight.
And lastly, I FINALLY got the video program installed for the investing classes I'm taking! YAY! Now I just gotta fix the sound...halfway there!
Results: The $50!
I also had a fun day helping my friends paint their NEW apartment. They gave me the most delicious tuna salad I've ever had in my life! and a yummy frozen yogurt with fruit. We did a lot of prep work with the result that I got to paint around 6:30, for a half-hour before selling the bike. But I'll probably head over there tomorrow after work and paint some more cuz it's so fun! I did some edging for the living room ceiling tonight.
And lastly, I FINALLY got the video program installed for the investing classes I'm taking! YAY! Now I just gotta fix the sound...halfway there!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Sunday July 26th
Today I deleted 226 emails. I think I recycled something too, but I can't remember!
I updated my computer system and hung my new painting too! The painting looks really nice over my piano.
I updated my computer system and hung my new painting too! The painting looks really nice over my piano.
Friday/Saturday July 24/25
Friday's Declutter: I came home from work and found one of my glass candle holders on the floor in pieces. Guess the cat knocked it off the coffee table - little stinker. So that got swept up and thrown away, along with the candle inside. I also shredded a page of sensitive but outdated mail at work.
Saturday's Declutter: Recycled two inserts from my phone bill.
Results: I got a call Friday morning regarding more work next week. Also had an opportunity to clear the air a bit with someone I care about. There could be more to do there, but what was said was good.
Then yesterday I got to reconnect with a great group of women, and meet new ones. What we have in common is workshops we've taken by a company called PAX. This company promotes harmony between men and women by helping women understand men. It's changed my life and changed the lives of many women I know. Here's a link for more info:
Celebrating Men, Satisfying Women
New York women, if you'd like to improve your relationships with the men in your life, there is a discounted workshop in Manhattan at the end of August, led by a wonderful married couple. It's the last discounted workshop in the foreseeable future, and a great deal. I'm excited that I was asked to volunteer for it (which is also a great chance to review the info). I volunteered once before, and loved how great it felt to be there for these wonderful women. So I'm taking the opportunity to do it again! To register, go to:
www.understandmennewyork.com
Please give them my affiliate ID #, 302184.
Saturday's Declutter: Recycled two inserts from my phone bill.
Results: I got a call Friday morning regarding more work next week. Also had an opportunity to clear the air a bit with someone I care about. There could be more to do there, but what was said was good.
Then yesterday I got to reconnect with a great group of women, and meet new ones. What we have in common is workshops we've taken by a company called PAX. This company promotes harmony between men and women by helping women understand men. It's changed my life and changed the lives of many women I know. Here's a link for more info:
Celebrating Men, Satisfying Women
New York women, if you'd like to improve your relationships with the men in your life, there is a discounted workshop in Manhattan at the end of August, led by a wonderful married couple. It's the last discounted workshop in the foreseeable future, and a great deal. I'm excited that I was asked to volunteer for it (which is also a great chance to review the info). I volunteered once before, and loved how great it felt to be there for these wonderful women. So I'm taking the opportunity to do it again! To register, go to:
www.understandmennewyork.com
Please give them my affiliate ID #, 302184.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Thursday the 23rd
Today's declutter: I tossed pieces of several old credit cards in the trash. I'm a bit paranoid about credit cards, so when one expires, I cut a piece off to throw away, and then wait awhile before cutting off another piece. That way the people that dumpster dive for new identities get nothin'.
I did some credit card pieces last week too, but I didn't remember it so I didn't post it.
So it's kind of up and down this week with the physical clutter, but the mental clutter is clearing off well. Today I found some gratitude for someone who's been giving me a hard time lately, but who has been a good friend to me overall. Time to focus on the good!
Results: Made a bunch of money today!
I did some credit card pieces last week too, but I didn't remember it so I didn't post it.
So it's kind of up and down this week with the physical clutter, but the mental clutter is clearing off well. Today I found some gratitude for someone who's been giving me a hard time lately, but who has been a good friend to me overall. Time to focus on the good!
Results: Made a bunch of money today!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Monday - Wednesday
I have been on a decluttering roll! Got rid of big stuff this weekend, put an ad on craigslist to sell my bike and got a lot of interest. The first buyer flaked but there are others lined up. Check it out:
Monday: I didn't make it to the thrift store today. Needed serious downtime. Instead, I took two books down to the lobby. Also picked up my painting from my friend's, and another friend gave/lent me an external hard drive to use to back up my computer so I could update the system. Yay!
Tuesday: Recycled an envelope and an unfolded paper clip. OK, I know that's weak but wait...
Wednesday (today): Wow, I decluttered my MIND today! Spiritual insight, blew my mind, had a great day of what some people call "flow." Good word for it, really. I felt like nothing could touch me, like everything was in its place and happening because I planned it that way. Pretty cool.
Then, I came home and found out the bike buyer was flaking out, sent an email to the first of the other potential buyers, and took that huge bag of mostly my friends' clothes (that I never sold on eBay), plus some old towels I decided I could replace - cuz I CAN do better than that - and a couple of my own clothing items, to the thrift store. I also recycled 7 plastic bags at the grocery store. I now have room in my hall closet! LOTS of room. And I'm ready to let go of a whole lot of baggage too.
Monday: I didn't make it to the thrift store today. Needed serious downtime. Instead, I took two books down to the lobby. Also picked up my painting from my friend's, and another friend gave/lent me an external hard drive to use to back up my computer so I could update the system. Yay!
Tuesday: Recycled an envelope and an unfolded paper clip. OK, I know that's weak but wait...
Wednesday (today): Wow, I decluttered my MIND today! Spiritual insight, blew my mind, had a great day of what some people call "flow." Good word for it, really. I felt like nothing could touch me, like everything was in its place and happening because I planned it that way. Pretty cool.
Then, I came home and found out the bike buyer was flaking out, sent an email to the first of the other potential buyers, and took that huge bag of mostly my friends' clothes (that I never sold on eBay), plus some old towels I decided I could replace - cuz I CAN do better than that - and a couple of my own clothing items, to the thrift store. I also recycled 7 plastic bags at the grocery store. I now have room in my hall closet! LOTS of room. And I'm ready to let go of a whole lot of baggage too.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Saturday/Sunday
Well, big decluttering this weekend.
Saturday: I threw out three envelopes and an old hair scrunchy that was stretched out. However, I also got started on stuff for the thrift store, in going through several drawers and pulling stuff out. I washed some of it that was extra dingy, and the rest went in a bag for today.
Today (Sunday): I took the bag of clothes, along with most of the yard sale stuff that didn't sell, to the thrift store. I got rid of 6 assorted t-shirts/tops, one shirt, four bras and a peignoir set, and a pair of baseball Keds that unfortunately had holes in the toes. I'm hoping they can repair them cuz they're SO cute. Yard sale stuff was: crystal heart container, Harry Potter tie, painted plate, lipstick case, leather change purse, black purse, turquoise pumice castle, tiny glass cup and saucer, oil burner, 2 Robert Jordan books, and the address book and photo holder from a wallet I decided to keep. I also took over a set of well-used jersey sheets and a black wallet that has seen better days.
My drawers feel a little emptier...tomorrow I'm taking over a bunch more stuff before my friends ask for their cart :). AND I'm picking up my painting!
I found something out today about my clutter. I hang on to this stuff (and other things) because I think I will never do better than what I've got. So even if it's broken or I don't wear it or I have three others, I hang on cuz I think this is as good as it gets. It's very freeing to notice that I have this belief. Makes it much easier to let stuff go.
Saturday: I threw out three envelopes and an old hair scrunchy that was stretched out. However, I also got started on stuff for the thrift store, in going through several drawers and pulling stuff out. I washed some of it that was extra dingy, and the rest went in a bag for today.
Today (Sunday): I took the bag of clothes, along with most of the yard sale stuff that didn't sell, to the thrift store. I got rid of 6 assorted t-shirts/tops, one shirt, four bras and a peignoir set, and a pair of baseball Keds that unfortunately had holes in the toes. I'm hoping they can repair them cuz they're SO cute. Yard sale stuff was: crystal heart container, Harry Potter tie, painted plate, lipstick case, leather change purse, black purse, turquoise pumice castle, tiny glass cup and saucer, oil burner, 2 Robert Jordan books, and the address book and photo holder from a wallet I decided to keep. I also took over a set of well-used jersey sheets and a black wallet that has seen better days.
My drawers feel a little emptier...tomorrow I'm taking over a bunch more stuff before my friends ask for their cart :). AND I'm picking up my painting!
I found something out today about my clutter. I hang on to this stuff (and other things) because I think I will never do better than what I've got. So even if it's broken or I don't wear it or I have three others, I hang on cuz I think this is as good as it gets. It's very freeing to notice that I have this belief. Makes it much easier to let stuff go.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Friday and More Thursday
Last night I got rid of some more stuff, papers I'd collected for a sort of inspiration collage book. These didn't inspire me anymore, so they got recycled! Maybe 30 magazine pages? There was something else too but I don't remember what. Probably a newspaper (getting predictable these days).
Today I took a page of stickers to the lobby. They were of flags that used to fly on ships in the 1700s (They came with my pirate calendar - hey, it was $4!). There are some little boys in the building, so I hope they find the stickers and have fun with them.
I am going to do more decluttering this weekend while I have my neighbors' cart. Can take a lot to the thrift store in that thing! Also if I have the energy (very sleepy lately) I'll take some photos of stuff to sell on craigslist. Gotta clear it out! Need spa-a-a-a-c-c-e!
Today I took a page of stickers to the lobby. They were of flags that used to fly on ships in the 1700s (They came with my pirate calendar - hey, it was $4!). There are some little boys in the building, so I hope they find the stickers and have fun with them.
I am going to do more decluttering this weekend while I have my neighbors' cart. Can take a lot to the thrift store in that thing! Also if I have the energy (very sleepy lately) I'll take some photos of stuff to sell on craigslist. Gotta clear it out! Need spa-a-a-a-c-c-e!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Thursday
Today I took out a pet hair remover. It just doesn't work well on what I need it for (clothes). Maybe it will work for someone else.
Results: I had three people comment on my t-shirt today. It's the one that I created. Two cashiers at Whole Foods really dug it. Both of them said I could totally sell it. Here is a photo, just for fun:
If you like it, let me know! If you know anyone who'd want one, let me know!
Results: I had three people comment on my t-shirt today. It's the one that I created. Two cashiers at Whole Foods really dug it. Both of them said I could totally sell it. Here is a photo, just for fun:
If you like it, let me know! If you know anyone who'd want one, let me know!
Tuesday/Wednesday, and still more Sunday
Forgot that on Sunday I hung up a beautiful crystal that some friends gave me for my birthday, and recycled the box and tissue it came in.
OK, Tuesday: I recycled a paper and a couple of puzzle pages (thanks Mom!), and threw away two pairs of pantyhose with big runs. A third pair got tossed in the evening after I wore them.
Wednesday: I sold some stock! at a profit. I recycled a newspaper at work but don't recall if it was one I picked up that morning or one from the day before (if I can't finish the Sudoku, I keep them till I can). But I think unloading that stock counts. I had it for years and should have sold it at a much higher price.
Results: OMG, there has been so much going on! I am feeling very good and prosperous right now. I'm also focusing on love and am receiving it from so many unexpected and new places. It's really proving to me that what if I want something I need to focus on it, rather than on the fact that I don't have it yet.
OK, Tuesday: I recycled a paper and a couple of puzzle pages (thanks Mom!), and threw away two pairs of pantyhose with big runs. A third pair got tossed in the evening after I wore them.
Wednesday: I sold some stock! at a profit. I recycled a newspaper at work but don't recall if it was one I picked up that morning or one from the day before (if I can't finish the Sudoku, I keep them till I can). But I think unloading that stock counts. I had it for years and should have sold it at a much higher price.
Results: OMG, there has been so much going on! I am feeling very good and prosperous right now. I'm also focusing on love and am receiving it from so many unexpected and new places. It's really proving to me that what if I want something I need to focus on it, rather than on the fact that I don't have it yet.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Monday and the end of Sunday
To add to Sunday, I also recycled two newspapers.
Today, I recycled 15 plastic bags and a newsletter from my insurance company.
Results: I got my rent check today! Also, one tenant is moving out and the rent is going up for the new tenant. AND, I picked up my Whole Foods gift card and used it on groceries! Things are going well!
Today, I recycled 15 plastic bags and a newsletter from my insurance company.
Results: I got my rent check today! Also, one tenant is moving out and the rent is going up for the new tenant. AND, I picked up my Whole Foods gift card and used it on groceries! Things are going well!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
This Week
I've been very slack about keeping track this week, and have only the vaguest idea of what I decluttered day to day. Probably recycled newspapers Tuesday and Wednesday, and/or deleted some spam emails. I decluttered a lot of papers at work on Wednesday too, not that that counts for this project. I know I shredded three sensitive junk mails on Thursday, and threw out some dead onions yesterday. Also recycled a box yesterday. Having a hard time remembering if/what I tossed anything on Friday. Oh, I think it was junk mail, after calling to get my address off their list. Today I threw out dead strawberries and an old contact lens case (you get a new one with each order of lenses).
I did do that mental declutter, the speaking up, on Wednesday. It was marvelous. I was terrified, did it anyway, did not feel good about the result, and then miraculously the next day realized that I no longer had a conflict as something that was said in the process cleared up the issue. So life marches on as usual. Which may or may not be a good thing...
Results: Extra work this week and next, from two sources. AND, some friends are giving me some artwork they will not have room for in their new apartment!
I did do that mental declutter, the speaking up, on Wednesday. It was marvelous. I was terrified, did it anyway, did not feel good about the result, and then miraculously the next day realized that I no longer had a conflict as something that was said in the process cleared up the issue. So life marches on as usual. Which may or may not be a good thing...
Results: Extra work this week and next, from two sources. AND, some friends are giving me some artwork they will not have room for in their new apartment!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Monday, Monday
Big declutter today! I borrowed my neighbors' shopping cart and took two bags of clothes - 32 separate clothing items - to the thrift store. I also took a pink child's chair that I had in the house as a funky decoration. My mom told me during her visit that it added nothing to the room, so I donated it.
Most of the clothes were items I'd been given to sell on eBay. That didn't happen, nor did the yard sale work out, so I bit the bullet. There were a FEW of my own items in there - a pair of old penny loafers that no longer fit (waaah!), a pair of black boots that I don't need, a pair of fuzzy socks, and a T-shirt that was extremely unflattering on me.
I also returned a bunch of cans and bottles and got back $1.10.
Also decluttering mentally again. Got something to say to someone that is difficult but can't NOT be said, so I'm psyching myself up for that.
Most of the clothes were items I'd been given to sell on eBay. That didn't happen, nor did the yard sale work out, so I bit the bullet. There were a FEW of my own items in there - a pair of old penny loafers that no longer fit (waaah!), a pair of black boots that I don't need, a pair of fuzzy socks, and a T-shirt that was extremely unflattering on me.
I also returned a bunch of cans and bottles and got back $1.10.
Also decluttering mentally again. Got something to say to someone that is difficult but can't NOT be said, so I'm psyching myself up for that.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Day After 4th of July
Today I recycled two newspapers and decluttered my keyboard (you would not beLIEVE the pile of cat hair I got out of there).
Fourth of July
Today I cleaned my oven with an old sponge and then threw the sponge away.
Results: I've been finding a lot of change on the street this past week. AND, a very famous mentor who did a guest post on this blog made his Facebook friends an offer we couldn't refuse! I'll be letting everyone know when the check rolls in...
Happy 4th of July!
Results: I've been finding a lot of change on the street this past week. AND, a very famous mentor who did a guest post on this blog made his Facebook friends an offer we couldn't refuse! I'll be letting everyone know when the check rolls in...
Happy 4th of July!
Friday, July 3, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Thursday, July 2
Today I recycled two plastic bags at the supermarket.
Results: Four days off this coming weekend! I'm pooped so I'm really glad of the downtime.
Results: Four days off this coming weekend! I'm pooped so I'm really glad of the downtime.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Monday - Wednesday
Damn, I'm on the slippery slope now! I missed one day, and only four days passed before (I think) I missed another! Can't get in that habit after doing so well for so long.
So, Monday, I cannot remember decluttering anything. Most likely I recycled something, but till I remember, it's a missed day.
On Tuesday I gave my mom a stuffed bear and pair of kids' socks (both new) to take home to my niece. The bear was a gift to me that I really don't have a home for, and the socks were a gift I bought for an adult friend, and then could not give her as they were kids' socks! What can I say, I bought them in the middle of the night at the Chicago airport. I wasn't exactly awake. Oh, yeah, I also cut some pieces off old credit cards and threw them away (I'm a bit paranoid, only throw away a piece at a time so no one can put the number together).
Today I recycled an envelope and insert from a bill I will be paying online.
Results: Hey, this is great! Today I got home and found out I won a Whole Foods gift card in a drawing from a play I went to a couple months ago! I had forgotten all about it! It's perfect, I shop there all the time!
So, Monday, I cannot remember decluttering anything. Most likely I recycled something, but till I remember, it's a missed day.
On Tuesday I gave my mom a stuffed bear and pair of kids' socks (both new) to take home to my niece. The bear was a gift to me that I really don't have a home for, and the socks were a gift I bought for an adult friend, and then could not give her as they were kids' socks! What can I say, I bought them in the middle of the night at the Chicago airport. I wasn't exactly awake. Oh, yeah, I also cut some pieces off old credit cards and threw them away (I'm a bit paranoid, only throw away a piece at a time so no one can put the number together).
Today I recycled an envelope and insert from a bill I will be paying online.
Results: Hey, this is great! Today I got home and found out I won a Whole Foods gift card in a drawing from a play I went to a couple months ago! I had forgotten all about it! It's perfect, I shop there all the time!
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