Day 3 - Tupperware Cabinet

I probably didn't really need to reorganize the tupperware cabinet, it really was pretty good! However, it did make me realize we need some more tupperware!  We don't have any bigger containers, which we discovered was a problem last night when we had nothing to put our leftover chili in.  Goodwill, here I come!!

Day 2 - Desk

Our desk is one of those multipurpose areas, since we don't really need a desk to work out of and we don't use our computer on it.  It is home to my music, old school stuff that may need to be referenced to apply for jobs, random papers we don't want to through away, and a random collection of many other things.  It had sort of become a dumping ground for things we weren't sure what to do with.

Well, it still needs to serve as that multipurpose area, because we have nowhere else to store those things, but I did go through and rearrange, refile, and throw away or put away many things that didn't belong.  It looks a lot better now!

YAY cleaning! Now on to the next thing...the Tupperware cabinet, which may turn into a couple of cabinets because I think our Tupperware cabinet is quite alright! :)

Day 1 - Junk Drawer

So we do have a "junk" drawer...but I must say we keep it pretty well organized.

So besides a little cleaning out of trash and unneeded items, this drawer was good to go.  However, we have a "junk" box on our counter.  It was originally going to be used for mail organization and it became a place to put all random crap we couldn't find a place for.  And then it overflowed to the counter and blech, it was just a mess.

It's so convenient to just throw stuff down when you walk in the door and then just forget about it!  Not allowed anymore!  I put things where they belonged and threw away soo many expired coupons and a lot junk mail. It looks a heck of a lot better now :)

I think I'm going to like the satisfaction I get crossing things off of this organizing list.


Side note: We got our surround sound hooked up tonight!! Exciting!!

Organize My Life

All because Ashley M told me about this amazing website called Pinterest, I discovered this 21 Day Organizing Challenge from A Bowl Full of Lemons.  The rules are that you organize something in your house, every day (except Sundays) for 21 days.  The list she provided on her blog is slightly different than mine, but that's only slightly and only because some of the things on her list just didn't apply to my life and my house.
Here is my 21 day list:

1. Junk Drawer
2. Desk
3. Tupperware cabinet
4. LInen Closet
5. Under kitchen sink
6. Dresser drawers
7. Pantry/food cabinets
8. Coat room/closet
9. Sewing/music room
10. Laundry room
11. The freezer
12. Spice drawer
13. Medicine cabinet
14. Bathroom shelves
15. Kitchen counters
16. The fridge
17. The mail & Random papers
18. Keepsakes
19. Bedroom closets
20. Photos
21. Bookcase

My goal/plan is to try to keep up with this daily as well as blog my before and after pics!  Gosh I hope this helps create some much needed order in my life as well as a more settled place to live, after 8 months! Lol.  Wish me luck and join in if you're interest! Happy Organizing! =)

Day 24 - A picture of something you're excited about

These four friends are coming to town this weekend!!!!!!

I'm excited to get out to the driving range this year...maybe on Saturday!

My little and I are getting manicures on Sunday =D

It's our one year wedding anniversary on Sunday!! But we are celebrating next weekend up in Dubuque, since we got married up there!

There you go, a few things I'm currently excited about.  Just wish I had some more cleaning done and would have gotten some groceries before Andy and Ashley make it into town, but it's all good, I think they'll still love me! What are some things that you are excited about?

Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book

OK seriously. How could I possibly pick one favorite book?! Here are my top 5 (I think):

OK six favorites.

Yes, they all count as one! =D

Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at

It's true...I really am awful at painting my own nails and if I weren't, I'd probably paint them more often. Oh well :( Good excuse to get manicure right?! :)

Day 21 - A picture of where you were born

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel

Ummm.....everywhere! Right?!  But here is where I'd love to live if the opportunity comes up!

Germany

In the Rhine Valley...

OR Heildelberg...

OR Stuggart....

I'm pretty sure anywhere in Germany would be awesome! :) 

Day 19 - A picture of someone you would trade places with for a day.

Samantha Brown

I want to see the world and stay in awesome hotels like Samantha Brown!

Day 18 - A picture of your ideal day

A fall road trip

Making stops at places like apple orchards....

...and wineries

And ending the night around a crackling fire...

...before dipping into the hot tub I wish we had!

Yeah, that'd be a great day!

Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a impact on ur life recently

I have caught myself making wayyyy better decisions when it comes to snacking, or even just meal preparation.  The program has not resulted in a ton of weight loss for me yet, but I'm sticking with it! I am also so proud of myself this week for not giving into cravings this week when Ryan is not around.  We'll see what the scale says tomorrow, but I try to keep telling myself this is for life, not just week-to-week, so no matter what it says, I need to and will continue making smarter, healthier choices.

Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you

I am blessed in my life to know a lot of inspirational people and a lot of people who give me inspiration when I need it! But to try and target someone I haven't talked a lot about in my blog, but especially this challenge, I am going to choose Shae!  Shae is the true epitome of someone who has followed her dreams, and I have always looked up to her for that.  She danced her way out to San Francisco and has an awesome job AND still dances for two (or is it three?) dance companies!  I know she gets the attitude to never give up from her Mom, and Shellee, her mom, is a very inspirational person as well.  She always put a lot of faith in me in high school and encouraged me to reach for the moon (even if you miss, you'll land among the stars) as well!  Both Shae and Shellee have given me confidence, inspired me in the past, and on top of that, Shae has always been a wonderful friend.  Thanks for all you do Shae! =)

Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die

There are a lot of things I want to do before I die...but I guess the biggest thing is that I want to see the world.  And that's gonna take a long time, so I better get started!

Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without

Isn't this obvious?!

Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist.

I'm sorry....I cannot pick just one, I'm going to have a hard enough time narrowing it down to my top 5.  These are not necessarily always going to be my favorites (well one obvious one is), but if I don't know what to listen to or am having a bad day, I turn one of these artists on and I am happy! :)

The Beatles

Beyonce

Foo Fighters

Incubus

The Barenaked Ladies

Day 12 - A picture of something you love.

I love lots of things...but seeing as how the weather is FINALLY starting to get nicer, and I need to start training for RAGBRAI, here ya go! :)

Day 11 - A picture of something you hate

Enough said.

Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most messed up things with.

This one does not really apply to me...I'm gonna sound like a goodie goodie, but I don't really do messed up things.  There was this one crazy, random night though when my friend Brooke and I ended up meeting some people that were taking a limo around town and we went with them, bar hopped all over, got tons of free drinks, witnessed an almost orgy (haha), and had a ton of fun!!  Here are a couple pictures from that beginning of the night to the end of the night: