In Not Of: Before and After

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Before and After

BooMama is having a "a Before and After bloggy extravaganza" (see button on the side). Basically, the point is to list a few goals to be completed by July 25th. When you join the group, you have a touch of accountability... in an internet kind of way. :-) Since I am all about goals right now, I figured I would join in! I can't really paint or remodel since housing frowns on that, but I can still makeover my space by cleaning and organizing.

My goals by July 25th:
1. Have back room clean and ready to function as a classroom.
2. Weed out CDs.
3. Straighten out the linen closet.

So you can see the state of things, I offer this before evidence...

It's not too bad... but I certainly don't need all those baby blankets and it would be nice not to have to dig for clean sheets.

Can I scream "AAAHHHH!" loud enough? As I've been cleaning the rest of this house, this space has obviously become the dumping room. Simply breaking down those boxes will make a huge difference, but I want to really use the space (and complete #46 on my list).

Please excuse the mulch... because these are in the garage. I clearly need to get rid of most of them and load the ones I love onto iTunes.

Well, there are my before and after goals! If you want to join in, just go here!

6 comments:

Jamie {See Jamie blog} said...: Ooo, I have a dumping room, too. Maybe that should be the challenge I take on, since I can't afford to do the ones I REALLY want to do right now!

Sounds like you're a homeschool mom, like me, since one of your goals is to convert a room to a classroom!; 5:54 PM
Jenni at talking hairdryer said...: I just cleaned out my dumping room this spring and I feel 10 lbs lighter! It's the best diet I've ever been on! Good luck, see you on the 25th.; 11:11 AM
Katrina @ Callapidder Days said...: I usually end up with a dumping room too. Sadly, the cleaning fairies never show up and take care of things for me. :); 9:34 PM
Anonymous said...: Don't we all have at least one dumping room or dumping spot??? LOL. Good luck on your goals!; 1:38 AM
The Momster said...: Oh I too have some of those rooms where I'll say I'm putting something until I find a spot for it! LOL

You're list sounds good - I may have to revise mine - I really should take a picture of my craft closet and post it!; 6:36 PM
Posh Mama said...: Our bedroom has become a dumping ground as we get ready to move! Can't wait to see everyones end results; 11:03 AM

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The 101 Things

Begin May 15, 2008
End February 10, 2011

Completed tasks

Personal
1) Reach size 12 and maintain it.
2) Go off line while at home for a week.
3) Complete 1 week at home with no TV.
4) Complete the Couch to 5K program at coolrunning.com.
5) Run a half marathon.
6) Throw a 30th birthday party for myself and HAVE FUN!
7) Wear makeup everyday for a week. (0/7)
8) Read the Bible.
9) Complete a Bible study/devotion book.
10) Splurge on a fabulous pair of shoes.
11) Register to vote.
12) Make a will.
13) Learn 3 yoga vinyasa (Sun Salutation, Triangle/Warrior II, Great Salutation).
14) Make 5 new friends. (0/5)
15) Be physical/workout twice a week. (0/286)

Family
16) Throw the kids totally cool birthday parties.
17) Get passports for the kids.
18) Have a date night every month. (0/31)
19) Go to a theme park with Michael.
20) Take each kid out alone for a "date" every 6 months.
21) Start holding "Family Night" themed dinners twice a month. (0/64)
22) Establish a daily homework time for Connor.
23) Sponsor a child through Compassion.
24) Make Gavin a gift.
25) Make decisions about adoption.

Household
26) Keep a shiny sink for 31 days. (2/31)
27) Plant a container garden (tomatoes!).
28) Eat at home for 2 weeks straight. (0/14)
29) Dispose of the old computer properly.
30) Make recipe cards for easy menu construction.
31) Clear off desk (meaning everything filed, shredded, and put away).
32) Get Clara's portrait framed and hung.
33) In the spring, put down broad leaf weed killer and fertilize the lawn.
34) Pack away extra linens in space bags.
35) Clean off the top of the fridge.
36) Weed out DVDs.
37) Weed out CDs.
38) Weed out the kids toys.
39) Add 10 recipes/meals to my cooking. (0/10)
40) Send out Christmas cards in time each year. (0/3)
41) Pair all of the socks and throw away the spares.

Professional
42) Earn the SU! incentive trip.
43) Get my artwork published in a book or magazine.
44) Retake my registry exam.
45) Run a successful fundraiser for charity.
46) Make back room able to function as a classroom.
47) Research teaching classes at the senior center.
48) Complete a Rosetta Stone language course.
49) Send 101 cards. (0/101)
50) Go 3 months without purchasing any SU! product except for items for specific classes twice.
51) Get started with Getting Things Done.
52) Enter for the SU! Artisan Award.

Adventures
53) Find 5 Geo caches. (0/5)
54) Visit Acadia National Park in Maine.
55) Watch the sunrise at Acadia National Park.
56) Touch the Pacific Ocean.
57) Go sailing/learn to sail.
58) Learn to rock climb.
59) Take the kids to visit natural caverns.
60) See the Grand Canyon.
61) Go to a NASCAR race with Michael.
62) Visit Disney again.
63) Go to a wine tasting.
64) Visit NYC with the kids.
65) Go to the opera.

Creativity/Art
66) Audition for a musical.
67) Take a dance class.
68) Outline a novel.
69) Write a song (don't be afraid to let it suck!).
70) Make an album of my important people.
71) Make a scrapbook of this process.
72) Take a picture for each goal.
73) Learn 5 songs on the piano.
74) Save for and purchase Vocal Coach Singer.

For Fun
75) Read 20 of Madeline L'Engle's books. (0/20)
76) Read The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis.
77) Read Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis.
78) Reread the Mark of the Lion trilogy. (3/3)
79) Register at bookcrossing.com and release at least 10 books. (0/10)
80) Make mix CD of "adult" praise and worship music that is good for the kids.
81) Make non-annoying playlist of children's songs.

82) Join the Company Girls at Home Sanctuary.
83) Complete 90 days of Small Things challenges at Home Sanctuary.
84) Have my song reviewed by people who know about music.

85) To be determined
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90) To be determined
91) To be determined
92) To be determined
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96) To be determined
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98) To be determined

99) Create list for next 1001 days.
100) Save $10 for every item completed on this list.
101) Donate $10 for every item not completed on this list.

In Not Of

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Before and After

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