Hey guys,
Here we go... my first blog. I have never done a blog so, please be kind. I have never claimed to be a writer so ignore all typos and punctuation errors. My purpose for doing this is to just get it all off my chest so I can breathe.
Over the last few months I have felt very overloaded. It seems like there is never enough time in the day for me to get motivated do anything from start to finish. Last week was extremely trying... after going to the ER three times, they admitted into a room for 5 days. They told me I had a sever stomache flu on top of my MS (Multiple Schlerosis). I am home now and feeling better, now just need to get my strength back. I know that will come.
After being out of the house for a while, in a stark white room, I was blown away when I walked back into MY house. Wow, talk about clutter! For several months I have wanted to do something to get my house back in order. You would think having a husband that will help around the house would make this easier... wrong. With three kids taking everything out and not putting anything back it takes its toll. I am surrounded by clutter, yes of my own doing, but clutter still. I feel like my mind, body and soul are filled with clutter as well. I am hoping by trying to organize my life on a blog, it will free me of several things I do not need. Not only do I want my house in order, I want my mental, spiritaul and physical well being to be in order as well. I am also hoping that this will encourge others to do a self cleaning as well. I will try and be as open and honest as I can on here. I will show you the good, bad and ugly. The only rule that I have is "YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO JUDGE"... this blog is simply to encourage anyone else out there to keep trying. We are going to take steps backwards but then we will aslo meet some great milestones together. Since I consider myself a clutter addict I am going to borrow a statement from AA... we are going to take this "One step at a time"...
DAY ONE: Take the Challenge
Today is just about admitting and declaring WHAT you would like to change. My statement is, "I want to become clutter free". I know this is a broad statement but it covers everything... home, car, emotionally, physically and spiritually.
In my home, I would like to be able to say that EVERYTHING has a place.
In my car, I would like to be prepared just in case there is an emergency. I want Kati's things to be contained in a certain area, not my entire car.
Emotionally, I want to be able to handle the day in and day outs of our lives. With teenagers, a neurological disease and female wonderfulness.... I seem to be a little more teary than normal.
Spiritually, I want to come closer to God. I want to have that private conversation time again. I have been there before in my life but somehow drifted away. I want that connection again.
Physically, I want to be able to walk at least a 5K without feeling like I am going to die. I know I can do more eventually but this is a start.
So, I have made my statement.. there it is in all its glory! Will you make one with me? Would love for you to join me on the challenge!!!!!!!
