Every now and then, I catch the American Express smiling objects commercial on tv. I don’t know why it bothers me, but it really does. Creeps me out more than most anything actually. Today, I was visiting some of my favorite sites and found a link to more smiling objects! They’re everywhere and I’m doing everything I can not to look for more in the places I go. Who came up with something like this?
~:|:~ Kathie
::Pictures to come::
1. What do I want the purpose of my room or area to be?
- A quiet peaceful retreat. I’d prefer a bed and breakfasty kind of room, but I’ll even go with the no frills Howard Johnson kind of look.
2. What do I need in or near the room to serve that purpose?
Bed frame, lighting, laundry baskets. I would like new bedding (sheets, pillows, throw pillows) but it’s not required for organization.
3. What can I remove from the room?
Junk, Dust, Excessive old clothes. And stuff that hasn’t been put away… such as the air conditioner, the Christmas tree — my room is not a storage closet!! That black craft container, the scrapbook bag, stuff that we don’t use.
4. What problems do I see with the room?
My room has become a storage closet.
5. What organizational tools might solve those problems?
Laundry baskets and I have no idea what else can help. Couple of small baskets for keys, etc and maybe a shoe rack???
6. What habits need to change to solve the organizational problems? Well, I need to make my bed, dust and vacuum more often. Most of the time I don’t because it looks like crud anyhow. Both of us are guilty for not putting our things away quickly also.
And to everyone who resides in my home…No tossing things in my room!!
7. What kind of a budget do I have to create the organized room of my dreams?
I think $200.00 would do it.
8. What kind of a timeline is necessary to organize the room?
28 Days
9. What is my plan of action?
To get everything moved out of there except for the bed, two end tables, dresser and tv. Clean the closet and clean it out. I’ve been trying to work in the mess for years. After reading the process plan of organization, I’m going to take the mess out and then sort and replace things as necessary.
10. Who can I ask to help me with this? Carl and Kelly
~:|:~ Kathie
I’m trying to figure out what to do with life after Kelly graduates in 2012. I’d really like to pack up and move to Branson, but that’s not really realistic, is it? Heck I don’t know what to do. I thought about becoming a CPA (earlier plans in life) but I don’t want to do that anymore. It’s just strange… I’ve been a homeschool mom for the past 8 years already and haven’t ever did what I wanted to… just what I needed to. I’m not complaining, please believe, because I love being mom…but what will I do to fill the hours of the day? I guess the answer will come to me someday… maybe when I’m ready to actually listen. LOL 
~:|:~ Kathie
Sometimes I wonder if my husband even knows about this journal? I don’t think he does… so I’m going to share what I’m working on. I came across a great idea for a Valentine’s Day gift the other day.
It was a book made out of playing cards with the idea of having a different thing about him that I love on each card. Well, I’m doing the same concept, but I’m not turning mine into a book. I need to get to the Ace Hardware this week for some contact paper for lamination. I’ve came up with all the different reasons and now it’s just time to stick them there. Once I get it finished, I’ll share some pictures.
I really hope he’ll like it.