Happy New Year!
I hope everyone has enjoyed a nice break, great holidays, and time with family.
And now, it's time to organize -
I need more space in my office files, and of course this is a great day to start, right? I have some wonderful built-in file drawers in my office, all neatly organized with hanging file folders.
I decided to clear out a drawer full of recipes. I used to teach cooking classes. For as long as I can remember, I've clipped and saved articles from newspapers and magazines, lots and lots of articles... I saved articles that detailed holiday projects for the kids (who are now in their 20's). I saved LOTS of articles about herbs - how to cultivate them, cook with them, use them for household and beauty products.
There were articles from the mid 70's in there, folks! What a laugh to see the outdated pictures, clothing styles and hairdo's. Brilliantly, it occurred to me that if I haven't used them in over 30 years, it is highly likely I won't use them in the next 30 years. Agree?? Time to let go!
I cleaned up the pantry yesterday. Ah, how I love January - out with the old, in with the new.
And now, it's time to organize -
I need more space in my office files, and of course this is a great day to start, right? I have some wonderful built-in file drawers in my office, all neatly organized with hanging file folders.
I decided to clear out a drawer full of recipes. I used to teach cooking classes. For as long as I can remember, I've clipped and saved articles from newspapers and magazines, lots and lots of articles... I saved articles that detailed holiday projects for the kids (who are now in their 20's). I saved LOTS of articles about herbs - how to cultivate them, cook with them, use them for household and beauty products.
There were articles from the mid 70's in there, folks! What a laugh to see the outdated pictures, clothing styles and hairdo's. Brilliantly, it occurred to me that if I haven't used them in over 30 years, it is highly likely I won't use them in the next 30 years. Agree?? Time to let go!
I cleaned up the pantry yesterday. Ah, how I love January - out with the old, in with the new.
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