Mary Kip's Page

I've reorganized the house: moved the furniture around & even got rid of some.

The Bedroom:  The clutter that was all over the floor is now put away (bins of knitting yarn, bins of old photographs that I'm in the process of sorting out, bins of old clothes, the ironing board, an empty planter), and I moved out the office furniture and printer, etc., giving the room an open, relaxing feel.  I even cleaned off the balcony, getting rid…

Continue

I'm back after almost 3 years. Nothing much has happened in that time, at least nothing good. But I am ready to start over and am taking the next month, from today through October 2, to get my Life back on track and start a few new good habits. That includes getting rid of and keep out The Clutter Monster.  I just opened the Workbook and am going to begin in my bedroom (where I happened to be when I logged on).  I will be working in here for the foreseeable future (I hope no longer than 3-4…

Continue

Well, I wish I could say that I have managed to stick to the plan 100%. Still, the week was not a total bust. I have kept the kitchen clean and neat and the bathroom moderately clean and neat. And may I say it is a true pleasure to walk into the kitchen (and bath) in the morning and not see piles of dirty dishes or empty milk cartons and other old food wrappers/containers scattered around, spills all over the counters, garbage overflowing, etc. It's made me feel like a new woman!



My… Continue

At least that's the plan. I don't like to think of them as resolutions, because that's too "ordinary" and resolutions are too easily broken. I will call them life changes. Anyway, here are mine:



1. Clear out the clutter and make my home an oasis of serenity and joy.



2. Lose the excess weight that is dragging me down emotionally and causing me physical pain.



3. Write a novel and submit it for publication.



4. Exercise regularly, including cardio… Continue