It was
Saturday morning, and Stephanos was golfing. I had a headache, but I chose to
get up early and begin the day anyway. For those who know how fanatical I am
about cleaning, it won’t surprise you that I absolutely could not leave my house on Saturday to do
anything without cleaning. Now I’m not talking about simply tidying, because I habitually
tidy the house every night before bed. (I mean, who wants to wake up to clutter?
Not this girl. I want to wake up to fluffed pillows on the couch, a sparkly
kitchen, nothing in the sink, etc. .....Totally normal, no?) So, like any ordinary
neat freak, I popped some Excedrin and started scrubbing away. But, I couldn’t
stop at the kitchen. Next was the living room, the downstairs bathroom, the
upstairs bathroom, our bedroom, the spare room, and so it went until I thought I was completely satisfied. Notice
I didn’t say I was satisfied.
This is because as I was racing up and down the stairs, I kept thinking of all
the things I could do to straighten out the house even more. Once I started
devising plans to organize the house, I started thinking of everything else I
could do to improve my life.
I
decided to make a mental list, and now I’m writing it down here so I don’t
forget. You might think I’m nuts, but I’m only giving myself a few months to do
this… I work better with deadlines. Since I’m turning 26 in only five shorts
months and will be preoccupied with worries of gray hair, my slowing metabolism,
and starting anti-aging remedies, I might not have time or even forget to
accomplish all these goals. So, if you come to my house and see that I haven’t
completed a mission, feel free to smack me and tell me that I NEED TO ORGANIZE
MY MAKE-UP CLOSET! Thanks.
1. Get rid of all the clothes I haven’t
worn in six months. If they are hanging out in my closet or drawers for that
long and I’m not excited to see them, I probably just don’t love them anymore.
I can’t help it. My fashion relationships change quickly. Sometimes I use an
outfit for just one occasion, and then I lose interest. I’m a girl, what can I
say? I need to be constantly excited!
2. Re-arrange my shoe closet. I need to
stop putting heels with boots and flip flops on top of sneakers. I must stop
kicking off my shoes and just placing them anywhere in the closet. It doesn’t
give each pair its own chance to shine.
3. Start a yoga class. This is
something I’ve wanted to do forever but just haven’t found the time for. Now I
want to make the time. Do you know of
any awesome yoga studios from the Chelmsford, MA to Nashua, NH area that I
would love? Do you take yoga and want to tell me about your experiences? Cool.
Comment or e-mail me!
4. Start to vlog. I see people vlogging
all the time, and I think it’s really cool! I just don’t want to waste my time
talking into the webcam by myself if people aren’t going to watch…. You’ll
watch my vlogs, right??
5. Go to the allergist. I have always
been awfully allergic to so many foods, and although I embrace them all,
sometimes cooking and going out to eat can be difficult. I’d really love to see
if any of my allergies have changed or even vanished. They say that can happen.
I think I’m just too scared. I’ve got to get over this fear.
6. Spend more time with my extended
family. I want to see my aunts, uncles, and cousins more often. Maybe I will
host a gathering at my house and have everyone come over and drink wine and
tell the same story about how when I was born I didn’t have a middle name yet. Then
they will talk about how grown up I am and how they are so proud of me. It will
be great.
7. Write a full song. I used to do this
all the time, and sadly I have slipped away from it. I love writing, and since
my sister’s in the biz, I actually have a chance of my songs being heard. If
you have any song ideas, send them to me! I’ll give you a tiny piece of the cut
when it becomes a #1 single. Actually, no I won’t. Who am I kidding? But send
me your ideas anyway!
8. Clean out my makeup closet. I have
SO much makeup, more than any girl should have. I really only wear a select few
cosmetic items each day, so what am I doing with the rest? They’re just sitting
there wishing to be being used, and now I feel bad. I should just toss the
stuff I don’t wear. It would save me so much room and so much aggravation when
I go to get something off a shelf.
9. Stop sweating the small things. This
is something that might take longer than five months, but I have to start now.
I need to stop worrying about everyone else’s problems. I also need to stop
screaming the F word when I spill water or Nala scratches me. More peace and tranquility
is highly welcomed into my life. I think that yoga class will help.
10. Get a kitten. Nala needs a friend.
Stephanos, are you so excited about this one? I put it last since it’s my best
idea yet! :)
Do you
have any short or long term goals you are starting? Tell me all about them!
Maybe I can help you! Can you help me? I would love for you to share any tips
or strategies you have to help me check anything off my above-mentioned list! Any ideas
would be lovely!
P.S. A lot of people have been telling me that they have left comments on this blog and they aren't showing up. Please don't think I'm just not publishing them! I am working with Blogger to try to get to the bottom of this and get it all straigthened out. Your comments mean a lot to me, so please keep trying to post them! Hopefully this situation gets taken care of ASAP!!
P.S. A lot of people have been telling me that they have left comments on this blog and they aren't showing up. Please don't think I'm just not publishing them! I am working with Blogger to try to get to the bottom of this and get it all straigthened out. Your comments mean a lot to me, so please keep trying to post them! Hopefully this situation gets taken care of ASAP!!
Xo,
Holly