Things I'm Working On
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I'm working on going through all the kids clothes - it's that time of year when I assess what, if anything, they need for summer. Anna and I tackled her closet last weekend and bagged up anything that was too small or too worn (which ended up being quite a few things). She wore a uniform for school this year which was awesome and she definitely needs a few updates for summer (a couple dresses, a couple pairs of shorts and t-shirts). Limited choices have been working well for the uniform so I'm thinking of approaching her summer clothes in the same way.
I'm working on getting to 10,000 steps each day and using a FitBit to track it. And let me tell you, as someone who works on a computer a lot of the day, it IS work. For me it means I have to go for a walk - which was really the whole point for me.
I'm working on not taking things so seriously. Ha. Always.
I'm working on loving my home for what it is right now. This book The Nesting Place: It Doesn't Have to Be Perfect to Be Beautiful is helping.
I'm working on letting things happen in their own sweet time. My timeline is not the only timeline.
I'm working on some cool behind the scenes stuff for my business. Stuff that I think you guys will be excited about. Stuff that I'm feeling pretty darn excited about.
I'm working on keeping the kitchen counters clear of stuff. Do something with the stuff rather than let it pile up. Put it where it goes. "One touch" is my mantra - recycle, garbage, or put it away where it goes.
I'm working on not working on so many things. Ha. I listened to a podcast from The Art Of Simple recently that talked about ennegrams. I don't know much about those at all but I did one of the tests and based on those results I think I'm a #1 - The Reformer. There's a whole lot of me, even the parts of me I dislike, in that description. (The next closest for me was #3 - The Achiever.)
What are you guys working on these days?
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I'm working on cleaning out almost 70 years of life stuff, so I won't leave it all to my wonderful dil to deal with. Box by box.(ty Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird)
I too am Enneagram #1, and I have to remind myself it took me all my life (and some of my mother's and my adult children's) to collect all this stuff so patience, patience, patience. That's the plan but sometimes I get so frustrated that I put it all off. Perfect or nothing. Sound familiar? :(
I'm also working on having fun reading this summer too. And if the book doesn't grab me, into the giveaway box it goes. No guilt about that anymore.
Thanks for the FitBit reminder. I need a new band because two of the original black ones snapped on me. I'm going to pay more money and get a colorful one now. Working on getting things that will help me even if it means spending money I 'shouldn't have to' spend. I'm worth it even if FitBit design let me down.
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Totally inspired to do a 'working on' blogpost... I dont mind the currently's or right now's but working on fits me much better I think.
As for my working on ... I am working on Christmas... crazy huh! I seriously do not want to live through another crazy lead up to Christmas EVER again. I have decided that it will be a handmade Christmas so I can work on a bunch of things between now and November (my self imposed timeframe) and enjoy the creative process. December Daily was so fun and I want to make sure I have lots of time to create.
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Thank you Ali.
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I'm never ending on working to trust more and have stronger faith. I have a kid studying in Australia and my second kid had cancer. I'm still trying to figure out away to get some sleep.
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Hey Ali!
Gosh, you made me smile when i read this post. I see so much of myself in what you wrote. Like:
I’m working on not taking things so seriously.
I’m working on loving my home for what it is right now.
I’m working on letting things happen in their own sweet time. My timeline is not the only timeline.
But, in the end i guess it makes us who we are - PRECIOUS, UNIQUE, BEAUTIFUL HUMAN BEINGS:-)
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What a fun post idea! My list is long, so I'll give it some thought and get back to this one. I was thinking since it's my birthday tomorrow and I need a new birthday challenge, of doing an unfinished projects challenge, and this seems like it's something that I would be able to tie in to it :)
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This made me make my own list. Thanks Ali.
1. Using my Fitbit Flex to get in more walking. Goal is to walk 25km in an event in October.
2. Clearing out and donating my daughter's clothes, toys, books that are not needed anymore. Decluttering!
3. My daughter will be at the cottage for 5 weeks with my parents and my husband and I will be going up and back on 3 of the weekends so
a) I am collecting supplies for craft ideas from pinterest so that we can complete some of the projects at the cottage.
b) Planning date nights with my husband and home improvement projects to complete while in the city without a child or dog!
Happy Summer everyone!
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I'm working on finding my new normal after my marriage crumbled - we were together 14 years - and have been apart over 18 months - and still I struggle.
I'm working on finding out who I really am - I let him form who I was....and I'm slowly discovering that person wasn't really me.
I'm working on being ok with the messes and imperfections.
I'm working on enjoying my kids' stages rather than fighting against them......the last thing I want is for them to become what I think they should....I want them to become what they think they should.
I am working on enjoying my job. I don't feel valued in my work but it pays the bills.....I need to focus on what I enjoy about it so I can really make a difference.
I am working on being happy again.
Thank you Ali for your blog....
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I have been trying to rearrange my craft room so I can put another table in there! One for scrabooking and one for all my other projects!
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[…] feel like every single blogger is wearing a Fitbit these days. Elise is, Ali is, Katie is. Seriously, all the […]
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I love seeing our worlds collide. Nester is a dear friend of mine - isn't her book wonderful!? And Leigh (who was on that podcast with Tsh) just helped me strip my son's wallpaper in his room a month ago. :) Good stuff, Ali!
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I am a cleaner too before I leave on vacation. It is nice to come home to a clean house.
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