Organizational Wanna-Be

Big changes are on the horizon for me. At the very least it is time for me to get out of the country and move to the big city (kind of). In addition to some other changes that are in the works (more information to come.) I have been itching for change and progress since December when I turned the big 2-7. I know, it isn't quite 30, but it sparked a quarter life crisis all the same (and yes, that is a thing. Google it.) Looking around at the people I associate myself with and look up to, it was clear to me that something was lacking. I started to question every decision I've ever made. I'm pushing to fill some gaps in my life and so far, it's paid off. Overall, I'm ready to get my life in order and do things my way. I don't intend to show up at my 10 year class reunion next year with nothing worth bragging about. The problem is, how do I get started?

Luckily, my husband was on a spree today, determined to find a double monitor, desk mount. To answer your questions, no they don't carry them in stores but you can find them online. Either way, his search brought us to OfficeMax (or Depot, I never could keep them straight, except I don't think that matters anymore.) While browsing the bargain aisle, I happened upon the book, organize now! Unable to ignore such an imperative statement, I picked up the book, thumbed through it, and quickly rushed to pay the $16.99 plus tax so I could read every word of the author's insights. I didn't know it, but this book is everything I've been looking for to get my isht together.

Jennifer Ford Berry, the author, starts out by explaining that while she is an "organizer," she realizes that not everyone is and that reading a book like this can take up precious time. Instead of writing out long passages she set up the book as weekly to-do lists, with each section focusing on a different aspect of life that needs to be organized. Being a list person myself, I was hooked from word one. I fancy myself an "organizer," speaking as the former child who would regularly alphabetize my mother's spice cabinet, but the state of my house would say otherwise. The interest is there, but the know-how and drive are not. Breaking things down into manageable, weekly portions is something I've always wanted to do, but was never quite able to figure out. Having this book to direct me and promise me that if I fulfill my end of the bargain by sticking with it, my life would be about as organized as a person can be with in a year. I'm in!

So, my thinking is that if I can document my organization updates on here, I will be more likely to stick with them (I hope.) Jennifer really gets down to the nitty gritty though. With an inside-out approach, the first week asks the reader to really examine their goals and priorities. Seeing as I don't think I've even shared some of these with my husband, I'm not putting them out for you internets. I will keep an update on how my weekly goals are coming, struggles, successes, and other items of interest. I'd love to have an organizational accountability-buddy if anyone is interested! Hopefully much more to come.