Something strange has happened in the last year. I have never been what you might call a particularly tidy girl, but you could never have accused me of being beyond help. I admit some areas of my life have always been a struggle to keep under control - notably desks and anything to do with paperwork, but in the past it has always been confined to these areas. Oh yes, and my car for some reason...
Anyway, I digress... Since I started being all creative again I'm afraid that any attempt at order in this household has packed its suitcase and left in tears. I can't seem to keep on top of anything. I sit at my desk now surrounded by chaos. The dishwasher needs emptying and filling again. Groceries need putting away, the skirting board and radiator require a second coat of paint; there are art supplies taking over one end of the living room and toys the other... I found a dead mouse under the fridge (thanks cats!), washing needs doing... And that's after I've spent all day doing proper paid work.
In fact, why on earth am I writing about it? Get on and do it love, then you can sit down guilt free and plan your next load of mess and destruction! In fact, that's it... self-imposed blogging and art ban until I have spring cleaned my home. Things may be quiet around here for a wee while, but I hope normal service will resume shortly providing the clutter doesn't get me first!
Monday 8 February 2010
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you know what ... i have exactly the same problems ... exactly the same, in exactly the same areas ... am i reading about me? i think i will join you in the self ban! yes ... i will!
ReplyDeleteHey...yu are not alone. I totally know what you mean and are feeling. I cannot even see my art desk/space right now, because everything else chaotic going on in my life is now currently sitting on top of it. It's time to Spring Clean early for me! Ahhhhhh! :)
ReplyDeleteI feel like you just wrote about me. One thing that has helped me this month has been to clean one thing each day. It doesn't have to be clean one whole room, but it can be clean the hall closet or clean the bookshelf. That's been helping me quite a bit and it always feels good after it's done :)
ReplyDeleteLisa, I am laughing out loud--I look around here, and I feel so guilty, but what the heck, it's not the end of the world, it's just my messy house. I do what Artiste Noveau does--a little something everyday--that way I'm taking care of my house.....somewhat.
ReplyDeleteMy dear, you're alone in this .... that's all I could say! ;)
ReplyDeleteYes, lots of us have this challenge. I was feeling it particularly strongly last week, when I felt totally overwhelmed.... I do get grumpy when things get too messy. I'm also trying to practice the key Zen habits: de-clutter 15 min/day, keep your desk clean, focus on one task at a time, exercise daily, etc. More info at: zenhabits.net
ReplyDeleteI think most of us struggle with keeping up with the house things as well as our crafting...I sometime think my house will revolt..it really isn't bad...I try to keep the house clean enough for company and dirty enough for my comfort...hehe...Sunday is my day for vacuuming, laundry and general cleaning...The house doesn't really get bad there is only two of us here..or and two cats...
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteI know I struggle daily with the same challenges, and yet within minutes of getting my house in order, there it is in total disarray again! For myself, I've asked a potter friend to make me a plaque advising that "Creative people DON'T Clean".....:) which I will display somewhere prominent!
In the meantime, hang in there, all will be taken care of in good time. I'm personally hoping that you'll be unable to stay away from blogging though because I'd miss your posts!
Ah I'm just stopping by for my dose of adorable and you never fail to deliver! Oh... I was also looking for that anniversary giveaway you spoke of. ;-)
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