I wish someone could tell me why it is that whenever I make a concerted effort to get more organized, I can’t find what I’m looking for.
I’ve said more than once, that if I would just nail it to the wall, I would save a lot of time looking for things.
The trouble is, I’m not a minimalist. I wish I were. I admire folks who are. (Likely I’ve told you.)
Instead, I’m creative, like to do various crafts…and stuff multiplies, ya know. And I have three daughters who are creative, one of whom is majoring in college in art…so I have plenty of artwork around, which I dearly love, and the stuff that artwork is made from. (And that might be why she is interested in it, outside of native talent — because it has always been valued.)
About the time I toss something or give it away, I find I need it.
Just because I highly doubt I’ll ever do cross stitch again, that’s no reason to give away my floss. One of my girls is making good use of it in friendship bracelets.
I gave away a lot of yarn recently, and I feel lighter because of it. (Up until about a year ago, I thought I’d likely never knit again either. Then I found some beautiful yarns and patterns to go with it…and before you know it, I’m back in the game.) The same daughter who makes the bracelets also likes to knit when she feels like it. She’s about the same age I was, when I learned.
And just because I’m not wearing a scent at the moment, it doesn’t mean I won’t wear it in spring or next year…and if I move them around, I have to look for what I’m looking for.
But, if I ever come back, I’m going to learn to be a minimalist. Except for perfumes… and…and… and… LOL! No, honest, I mean it!
Plus it doesn’t help that we haven’t moved in years, so there has been no culling.
But that might just be an excuse.
Karin
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I know exactly what you mean. Having so much creative talent yet not able to implement all of the ideas so we end up with so many unfinished projects – I know will be wonderful if I can find the time. Yet, no time is found.
You are wonderful to give some of your supplies away. I had too many “collections” so have passed some on to others. It is so hard. We are attached to “things” yet there is no sane reason to be so.
I do know, using the buddy system (having someone with you/help you) to get organized is helpful.
I can’t even be a minimalist with words! If you get any great ideas, please pass them on.
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Adopting new daughter from China – finally in 2007……
I used to think I had to finish a project, and 90% of the time I’m not crazy about it until the home stretch. I’ve given myself permission to just pass it along unfinished, if need be.
My sister has given unfinished projects (with yarn, floss, etc.)to Goodwill or sold them in garage sales.
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