Imagine the Life You Want to Live

[JadedJello]

I've worked hard to overcome all of the clutter in my home.  My life is so much less chaotic.  I now have a sense of serenity.  I feel freer to enjoy my life and just BE. 

I've developed a good balance between working full time outside the home and also keeping a home that's enjoyable to come home to.  Of course, I'd like my family to remain happy and healthy as I've come to this point and moving forward. 

With so much less clutter in my life, and with things more organized, I have more time to think about more important things like my relationships with family and friends.  I do better at keeping in touch.  I plan ahead and send birthday cards and purchase gifts ahead and have them at the right time.  I have so much less guilt about this now than I used to.  I plan my family's meals and my wardrobe weekly so it's one less thing to worry about each day. 

Things are so much more in order now.  The items in my home that I've decided to keep all have a "home" and they are easy to get to and find when needed.   My photos and videos are more organized and can be shown to people (that's what they are for, right?)  I have more time to devote to my hobbies like sewing and gardening.  I'd also love creating slideshows and movies with my computer.  These I can show to friends and family as great momentos.

When people walk into my home, it feels "warm" and they get a sense of who I am and who we are by the furnishing and photos that are around.  I have pictures displayed that are meaningful to me and hopefully to them as well. 

 I think it would be important to have my own desk.  This will be a place where I can pay bills and organize my papers.  I can also work to make plans to keep my home running smoothly.  I would also be nice to have a comfortable chair in a quiet corner that would be good for reading a book or relaxing with my laptop.  I think reading is important to keep your brain active and enrich your mind.

 I will be careful to try and maintain the order that I've worked to create in my surroundings so that I will not become overwhelmed again. 

 

[mummasez]

Jan. 16, 2009 at 7:46 PM

Hi, my name is Kristen and I wanted to stop and say hi.  I'm in the book club with you and am struggling with the same thing.  OMG!  Imagine how I want to live?????  Hmmm....sometimes it might be on an Island alone without kids and a husband!   I applaud you for taking control of your surroundings, working full time with 2 kids and managing to pay the bills!!  You've succeeded in a balancing act so few woman can truly juggle and keep a sense of humor.  My hat is truly off to you!  I'm also along for the ride with this book club, and look forward to getting to know you.