who's treasure : part deux....

Maybe it was fate that this weekend I turned on my tv before turning in for the night and Hoarders was on. Of course, my house is no where near the extreme of anyone on the show, but I can certainly see the train of thought that helped get them into that unmanageable condition. I have experienced those same thinking patterns. As I have been going through all the treasures weeding through the useless junk and important papers mounds of neglected shredder fodder, there has been many times I slapped myself in the head, felt Kimi kick me in the butt..... actually more like Cher in Moonstruck when she slaps Nicholas Cage and yells "snap out of it!" (side note, one of my favorite moments, from one of my favorite movies btw, I highly recommend it!)
Oh I still have a long way to go, piles of junk and alot of organizing to do in my future, but I am pleased at my beginning.... and for that I am thankful... finding alot of things I do want to take care of on my crafting Tuesdays... special memories to share in scrapbooks, so I can show how special they are... visibly share them, and look at them myself to fondly remember what has been my past... Not letting them be shoved in a box, unable to be enjoyed and remembered. And also, being able to let go of the stuff that really isn't important. Keeping the junk does not make the memory.... nor does it enhance the memory by just having it.. or letting it sit and take up space.... It is not an easy task to realize what is really important to you, compared with just not being able to get rid of something.... and if there is no connection, then why the inability to let go? Or why is there sometimes irrational attachment to things? I do not know the answer to these things. If I did I could be the next Dr Phil.. I just know, it is in my plan of action, to be accountable to myself in being honesty about which is which.... true attachment, and if so, how to best honor and remember that attachment... or no real attachment, just the need to hang on to hoard ... see honesty!!

who's treasure?

Ok, so to fully accomplish my goals, I must make a few changes. I am still trying to find places for all my precious belongings crap  that I can't live without hoard ! If my goal was to one day be on The Messiest House In the US, or  Hoarders, I would be well on my way to success! However, since that is NOT my goal,  I am on my path to Clean Sweep! This is not necessarily an easy task. Why on earth do I think I will someday wear that article of clothing ... like if I were that size again it still wouldn't be 15 years out of date? And do my grandkids really need every toy my 4 kids ever had to play with? Now, I do know that part of the pleasure my kids had at my mom's was getting out the few toys no one had anymore... but come on...how many Star Wars action figures do we really need to accomplish that? Come on man! (or woman as this case may be) So far what I have done has been a good start just a drop in the bucket. I am not giving up though.... I really just need to make a donation to goodwill a  huge dumpster. You know what they say... one man's trash is another man's treasure usually still trash! I have a whole attic and basement to examine the truth  of that statement. But first, let's tackle the challenge of our living spaces. Declutter is a wonderful concept if indeed I can make it happen. Only time will tell..... and maybe a few reminders kicks in the butt, from those who will be willing to hold me accountable Kimi (my clean sweep artist).

"I wanna be.." Kimi's question

Taking on Kimi's blog question from her "I wanna be" blog ....
I wanna be...
* a labor and delivery nurse
* a sign language interpreter
* a musical genius
* a martha stewart
* a snappy dresser
* a home remodeler
* a great decorator
* a real artist
* a blogger people love to read and comment on
* a loving mom
* a devoted wife
* the best nonnie
* that friend you can't wait to talk to
* someone people can count on
* fair
* healthy and in good shape for my age
* a great cook
* an exceptional baker
* a  frugal shopper
* unafraid
* funny
* imaginative
*  insightful
* spontaneous
* open and transparent in worship
* completely open to be used of God
* becoming more like Jesus everyday

where on earth have I been?

I can not believe how long it has been since my last blog. It has been a busy fall, with much to do, many blessings, milestones, fun, sadness, growth, frustrations... any human emotion you can think of. The point of all that is that I must take a breather and decide on what topic to tackle first, or they will all end up in one big jumble of a blog... not good! So, soon I will get back to business. I intend to relay our camping disasters adventures for all to laugh at see. I will also share some very personal times in my life on my other blog Colossians 3:17 .. Live It! I hope you will enjoy both should you read them. So, see ya soon I hope!