So, this week my focus is going to be the basement. I would assume everyone has a place in their home where they send things to be forgotten. That place in my house is the basement. When Andrew and I moved into this house in 1998, the basement was an empty room with a couple of chairs,a bookcase, the piano, the computer, and a tent Andrew got for his 3rd birthday. There is a big room, a half-bath, and a laundry room. It seemed HUGE! Over the years, more and more stuff has been relegated to the basement - everything that you don't know what to do with. Now the room has all the original stuff (except the computer), a couch, recliner, television, gaming system, large round table, a large armoire, and lots of other crap. It has become more of a space for Andrew. This week my goal is to get some of it organized. I think I could work for a week and not make a dent. Lots needs to be thrown away - why is that so hard? What is it about stuff that grabs hold of us and doesn't let go? I am all for keeping sentimental things - the more the merrier, but junk isn't sentimental! It's junk! What do you think friends? What is your secret to a happy medium of possessions and junk? I am anxious to hear your stories - maybe one of them will inspire me!
An idea I saw on Pinterest caught my attention recently. There were two vases and colored marbles. One vase was labeled "To Lose" the other was labeled "Lost". The idea was that for every pound lost you move one marble to the "Lost" vase. So today I went to the dollar store and bought 2 vases and two colors of marbles. I have yet to figure out where to put the jars - they need to be somewhere I can see them when I think about snacking. This, coupled with Weight Watchers online and walking, is my strategy for success. I am starting with a very small goal - like 10 pounds - and will work from there. The only think left would be to put pictures of me in a bathing suit all over the kitchen, but making everyone sick isn't the answer to the problem either. I will let you know in subsequent blogs how it is going. I might even try to do some challenges like my friend Missy B. did. Something has to change if I am to stay on track this year.
Have a great week, until later, Julie
Julie, if you are interested in some challenges let me know. I am currently involved in two - both online, but I have met some great folks, and the support is wonderful. I also have the two vases of marbles sitting in my kitchen - It works for me because I am such a visual person. Good luck with it all.
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