Forgive me if I stray for a day, but this post is important to remember in our quest to simplify our homes. A decluttered space looks clean.
The past two weeks have been crazy busy for me. Over the weekend I had stacks of paper work. The semester ended, so report cards were due (about 4,000 clicks on a computer, not to mention typing comments.) A HUGE project/event with my students came to fruition that took hours of preparation. Suffice to say, I haven't dusted, swept, or done any real "cleaning" in two weeks. Nothing looks gross, but the wood floors are screaming, "Dust mop me!"
It's embarrassing to admit this breach of my normal cleaning routine, but I realized last night, coming home dog-tired at 8:15 PM, that most people wouldn't notice. The reason is, when you have less stuff, and the stuff you have has a place, your house looks neat and "clean" all the time. When life happens, you can go two weeks without doing much and still come home peacefully walking into your space.
Today as you look around your home, think about this post. I challenge you to be even more diligent about simplifying your spaces. It is liberating in so many ways!
I just wish the blog had a "like" button :) I've been playing tetris with my kitchen lately and it feels good to read your post and know that I was one step ahead of you. I have so much more to do but I'm certainly more motivated by your blog!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad!! Can't wait to see your kitchen.
DeleteI just need to remember to take all of the stuff I've cleaned out to the Goodwill.
ReplyDeleteIf you have to go to Giant soon, stop off at the Goodwill Donation Center right there! You're doing a great job, Julie!
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