Archive for November, 2008
My Cluttered Desktop
So, you know how I’ve been writing a blog every day for NaBloPoMo? In addition to the things I’ve learned about myself and the process, I’ve discovered a not so nice side effect. On day 25, I noticed that my desktop (PC) was cluttered with 100+ icons, most of them photos that I’ve taken. How [...]
Where Do You Keep Your Children’s Masterpieces?
Image via WikipediaRecently, a friend of mine sent this message to me on Facebook: “[I need to know] how to get a handle on kid’s projects and artwork. I feel like my house is overrun with the sweet little things [he] takes home from school. I rotate them off the fridge, but always feel bad [...]
Ring, Ring…The Telemarketers Are Texting You Again
Image via WikipediaDon’t you just love it when you get a phone call just as you’re in the middle of dinner? …or when you’re working on an uber-important project? We used to get those calls on our landlines but now those sneaky telemarketers are tracking us down on our cell phones. Even worse, they also [...]
Quote: Motivation
Motivation is what gets you started.Habit is what keeps you going. Anonymousmore famous quotes //
How Did That Wrench Get In Here?
Have you ever had a plan to do something and then other things come up and kinda throw a wrench in your original plan? That’s what happened to me this morning. Here was my plan: 1. Get up early to take my mum to work 2. Go back to her house (I’m visiting) and blog [...]
Dahling, Are You Traveling With Those Diamonds?
Image via WikipediaWant to know how I store my diamonds when I’m traveling? Well, IF I had diamonds like that, I would tell you what I do. Instead I’ll show you how I toted my less expensive jewelry with me for my trip earlier this week. Here are the baubles I had: 3 Necklaces 5 [...]
Just For Fun: My New Haircut!
Ok, folks, this post is purely just for fun. No organizing tips here. No info on how to be more productive or efficient. This is my just for fun, check out my new do, I haven’t cut my hair this short since 1992, and I can’t believe I really cut my hair today!! post. Sooooo, [...]
Networkingitis
It’s a sad truth. Many business owners have Networkingitis. It affects your your desk and desk drawers. Sometimes it impacts your bookcases, too. These areas become extremely inflamed and are marked by the tell tale sign of business cards oozing from just about every crevice and corner. Fortunately, this disorder is curable and in fact, [...]
Come Fly Away With Me
I’m getting on a plane today and looking forward to a week away from home, even though I usually work while I’m on vacation. Wait, don’t chastise me. At least, wait ’till you finish reading the rest of this post. =) I’m in the midst of pre-flight procedures and working on my top priority. Nope, [...]
When Plasticware Attacks
It happens all across the United States to unsuspecting families. They sneak up on you and catch you off guard. Before you know it, the plastic containers in your cabinets attack! The ensuing aftermath can be painful to deal with as you can see from some of the photos below. Note: This may be disturbing [...]
