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So here I sit after the magical month of July, facing reality! Needing to attack my Summer Project list.

#1 – Clean sweep and organize my collection under the stairs in our basement

It looks worse than it is, I’m convinced.

I kicked off this action item last night, by committing to 30 minutes to get started.

First order of business – remove everything!

Wow – much better energy. I swept the floor and then turned around.

Now, I’m left with these piles of excitement.

John bet me that the disaster will still be in the middle of the basement when he gets home…in a week.

I bet him that he was WRONG! Yikes…

As you may be able to tell, I’m procrastinating from doing my 30 minutes tonight…here I sit…blogging!

However, in order to win this…I need to get off my booty.

I WILL win this. I will…I will.. (just practicing my self talk)

Off to sort,

P.S. Anyone want to come over and help?? It’ll be fun… The fridge is stocked with cold ones AND I have Rhubarb Slush waiting for your arrival! My sweet hubby also insisted I be left with lots of groceries to ensure I actually ate real food, so I didn’t resort to eating cooking for one (Bach”ette”ing It) meals – so I’ll cook for you. He he…

UPDATE – Here is the Summer Project :: FINISHED!

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So here I sit after the magical month of July, facing reality! Needing to attack my Summer Project list.

#1 – Clean sweep and organize my collection under the stairs in our basement

It looks worse than it is, I’m convinced.

I kicked off this action item last night, by committing to 30 minutes to get started.

First order of business – remove everything!

Wow – much better energy. I swept the floor and then turned around.

Now, I’m left with these piles of excitement.

John bet me that the disaster will still be in the middle of the basement when he gets home…in a week.

I bet him that he was WRONG! Yikes…

As you may be able to tell, I’m procrastinating from doing my 30 minutes tonight…here I sit…blogging!

However, in order to win this…I need to get off my booty.

I WILL win this. I will…I will.. (just practicing my self talk)

Off to sort,

P.S. Anyone want to come over and help?? It’ll be fun… The fridge is stocked with cold ones AND I have Rhubarb Slush waiting for your arrival! My sweet hubby also insisted I be left with lots of groceries to ensure I actually ate real food, so I didn’t resort to eating cooking for one (Bach”ette”ing It) meals – so I’ll cook for you. He he…

Before & After of my 3 drawers

They were plum full and highly unorganized!

This particular drawer required a daily stuffing action to close the drawer!

My action steps included having a garbage bag ready and empty one drawer at a time.

Don’t even think about commenting on this gross picture of hair & makeup in the drawer – if you haven’t looked at the bottom of your own drawers… and could eat from them! He he…

Then I cleaned away! The final product was so refreshing!  

Clean top drawer

Clean middle drawer – remember this is the one that was stuffed full in a picture above!

Before & After of below my sink!

Have I motivated you yet?? Ha ha…

Happy Cleaning!

Live Inspired,
Robyn

The disorder of my bathroom drawers have been driving me bonkers for awhile now, however I hadn’t taken the time to attack the mess until Sunday afternoon!

Before & After of my 3 drawers

They were plum full and highly unorganized!

This particular drawer required a daily stuffing action to close the drawer!

My action steps included having a garbage bag ready and empty one drawer at a time.

Don’t even think about commenting on this gross picture of hair & makeup in the drawer – if you haven’t looked at the bottom of your own drawers… and could eat from them! He he…

Then I cleaned away! The final product was so refreshing!  

Clean top drawer

Clean middle drawer – remember this is the one that was stuffed full in a picture above!

Before & After of below my sink!

Have I motivated you yet?? Ha ha…

Happy Cleaning!

Live Inspired,
Robyn

I spent a couple hours working in my home office last night – on a few tasks that had been hanging over my head. Although – I was a bit ticked at myself for not making more effort to clean my office over the weekend. However, if it was supposed to happen – it would have – no regrets.

Then this morning, I walked into my office at the Lethbridge College – where I am finishing up a 7 month contract. The sight was a reminder of just how crazy last week was and how I literally stopped and left to escape the chaos!

Lucky me… I learned a couple moments later that TODAY is “National Clean Off Your Desk Day“. Oh wow – all these new national days I’m learning about (Hope you took in Friday’s – that I talked about HERE). I truly need to acknowledge this annual event and get motivated.

I’m going to let you see a behind my success picture (oh I entertain myself!) - beware it’s scary and proves that I’m far from perfect!!

One of the skills that I’ve been constantly attempting to improve (note how I didn’t say it was a ”weakness” – no such thing – just a skill that isn’t a strengh, I’m just developing) - is exactly this – keeping my work space clutter free and clean.

If you’re a Type A personality – close your eyes – this next picture may make your stomach flip ;)

I will report back tomorrow of how I made out on my Action Step 1: Clean the top of my Lethbridge College desk by the end of the day!

The real challenge will be to attack my Action Step 2: Clean the top of my amazing home office tonight – desk and floor! It’s real scary.

Happy Cleaning – gotta love Monday’s,
Robyn

Oh wow – after a completely wild and insane week back to reality, I enjoyed a relaxing weekend at home. I tried to do as little as possible! He he…I enjoyed resting and spending time with my husband.

I spent a couple hours working in my home office last night – on a few tasks that had been hanging over my head. Although – I was a bit ticked at myself for not making more effort to clean my office over the weekend. However, if it was supposed to happen – it would have – no regrets.

Then this morning, I walked into my office at the Lethbridge College – where I am finishing up a 7 month contract. The sight was a reminder of just how crazy last week was and how I literally stopped and left to escape the chaos!

Lucky me… I learned a couple moments later that TODAY is “National Clean Off Your Desk Day“. Oh wow – all these new national days I’m learning about (Hope you took in Friday’s – that I talked about HERE). I truly need to acknowledge this annual event and get motivated.

I’m going to let you see a behind my success picture (oh I entertain myself!) - beware it’s scary and proves that I’m far from perfect!!

One of the skills that I’ve been constantly attempting to improve (note how I didn’t say it was a ”weakness” – no such thing – just a skill that isn’t a strengh, I’m just developing) - is exactly this – keeping my work space clutter free and clean.

If you’re a Type A personality – close your eyes – this next picture may make your stomach flip ;)

I will report back tomorrow of how I made out on my Action Step 1: Clean the top of my Lethbridge College desk by the end of the day!

The real challenge will be to attack my Action Step 2: Clean the top of my amazing home office tonight – desk and floor! It’s real scary.

Happy Cleaning – gotta love Monday’s,
Robyn