I am so excited that we are rolling into 2011. For one thing, my horoscope says I will end a long career draught (putting it mildly) and finally make money by being creative. I'll drink to that! Secondly, I am grateful to enter the New Year a healthier person. Thirdly, I am seriously glad to be 50 years old...really...because at my ripe young age I am less self-conscious and don't give a hoot what people think of me. It's much easier now to say "no" without guilt than it used to be!
To bring in the New Year I am cleaning and decluttering my house, one section or room at a time. For me, starting the year with a clean slate, so to speak, is of the utmost importance. Fortunately, I only have 1100 square feet of house to clean (seriously, this is a SMALL house). Though I love to look at and visit big houses, I have to admit that having a teeny tiny home keeps me from being a hoarder. I begin my weeding out process by picking a particular area of the house. For instance, yesterday I worked on my bookcase in the corner of my living room. I threw out a lot of old books that I never read and that no one else in their right mind would want to read, either. I bagged many children's books that my daughter has outgrown...those in good shape will go to my neighbors across the street who are expecting their first baby. Then I organized what was left and made it fit onto my shelves.
I try not to be too sentimental when I toss stuff. If I'm not using it anymore, and it's gathering dust, it goes out...within reason, of course. There are a few books that my daughter or son wanted me to read over and over again -- those priceless gems of books remain close to my heart and I keep them for my future grandchildren.
I once read in Anne Barone's Chic and Slim books that whenever she found herself eating too much, she noticed that her house was too cluttered or messy. She attributes having a neat, orderly house with having a slender figure. Personally, I can say that when my house is a mess, I feel more inclined to lose track of what I eat. It goes without saying that when most women are frustrated, frazzled and feeling out of control in many ways, they too often turn to food for comfort. Chocolate, anyone?
Another one of my favorite lifestyle writers and gurus, Victoria Moran, advocates a clean, uncluttered abode. Victoria says that it is necessary to clear some space so that new things can come our way. I like her metaphysical spin on materialism! When I go on some of my tossing out tirades, I imagine the beautiful new things I am attracting.
I am not usually one for New Year's resolutions. But this year I have decided that I want to walk more (I'll buy a pedometer to measure my steps), cook more (hopefully, that won't negate all the walking I want to do) and spend/save my money wisely (I've been watching Suze Orman's show: DENIED!). Also, I want to visit more museums (I love museums and haven't had the time to go much these past few years...), hit a concert or two, and take time to smell the roses.
Speaking of roses, today I bought a bouquet of yellow roses. Usually, I go for the traditional pink or red ones, but these bright beauties shouted out "Buy Me!" when I passed by them in the market. I succumbed to their command. I think their cheerful color is the epitome of what I want for the New Year: a happy outlook and lots of sunshine!
A Happy New Year to one and all!
To bring in the New Year I am cleaning and decluttering my house, one section or room at a time. For me, starting the year with a clean slate, so to speak, is of the utmost importance. Fortunately, I only have 1100 square feet of house to clean (seriously, this is a SMALL house). Though I love to look at and visit big houses, I have to admit that having a teeny tiny home keeps me from being a hoarder. I begin my weeding out process by picking a particular area of the house. For instance, yesterday I worked on my bookcase in the corner of my living room. I threw out a lot of old books that I never read and that no one else in their right mind would want to read, either. I bagged many children's books that my daughter has outgrown...those in good shape will go to my neighbors across the street who are expecting their first baby. Then I organized what was left and made it fit onto my shelves.
I try not to be too sentimental when I toss stuff. If I'm not using it anymore, and it's gathering dust, it goes out...within reason, of course. There are a few books that my daughter or son wanted me to read over and over again -- those priceless gems of books remain close to my heart and I keep them for my future grandchildren.
I once read in Anne Barone's Chic and Slim books that whenever she found herself eating too much, she noticed that her house was too cluttered or messy. She attributes having a neat, orderly house with having a slender figure. Personally, I can say that when my house is a mess, I feel more inclined to lose track of what I eat. It goes without saying that when most women are frustrated, frazzled and feeling out of control in many ways, they too often turn to food for comfort. Chocolate, anyone?
Another one of my favorite lifestyle writers and gurus, Victoria Moran, advocates a clean, uncluttered abode. Victoria says that it is necessary to clear some space so that new things can come our way. I like her metaphysical spin on materialism! When I go on some of my tossing out tirades, I imagine the beautiful new things I am attracting.
I am not usually one for New Year's resolutions. But this year I have decided that I want to walk more (I'll buy a pedometer to measure my steps), cook more (hopefully, that won't negate all the walking I want to do) and spend/save my money wisely (I've been watching Suze Orman's show: DENIED!). Also, I want to visit more museums (I love museums and haven't had the time to go much these past few years...), hit a concert or two, and take time to smell the roses.
Speaking of roses, today I bought a bouquet of yellow roses. Usually, I go for the traditional pink or red ones, but these bright beauties shouted out "Buy Me!" when I passed by them in the market. I succumbed to their command. I think their cheerful color is the epitome of what I want for the New Year: a happy outlook and lots of sunshine!
A Happy New Year to one and all!
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