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It may seem like a mess, but teaching ideas fore the upcoming year are formulating as I declutter my office. Photo by R-M Arca.
The final 3 items to make the 52, 53 and 54. An old nasty jacket, a hoodie that had it's sleeves torn off, and a zip up hoodie that's ripped and paint stained.
Emily has this habit of taking her own sweet time in the morning to decide on a piece of cloth for the day. I have this habit of taking my own sweet time to decide whether it's worth to get out of bed. The other day, still in bed and so fascinated with her pronounced scapulae, I grabbed the camera and snapped a picture of her in her dressing routine. (Of course that photo was criticized to death and faults were found in all and every of its pixels!)
After a simple cropping ("Not my fat ass and my messy hair" -- they are neither), several rounds of posterizing to declutter the background ("The closets need tidying up" -- that point I agree) and a layer of texture, this resulting picture was mutually accepted.
Because of her pose and the way she had her hair done up, we both thought of the statue Venus de Milo, thus the title.
(Leonard Cohen sung "Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye")
There were a few reasons why I needed/wanted to get out for a drive today. I am wondering if the fact that I have had house mice is having an ill effect on my health. I have spent so much time the last few weeks, trying to declutter and get rid of a lot of stuff, and I'm not sure if I have disturbed the mouse spray and been breathing it in. You can't vacuum when you've had mice, so I haven't been doing that, but you still disturb things when sorting and moving belongings. I always have a cough - for years, and they couldn't find out the cause - but it has been worse recently. Anyway, I thought I would get out into the fresh air for a few hours today. Also, the forecast was for clouds and I thought this might be easier to drive in. The sun recently has been so glaringly bright and it affects my eyes. Note to self - must get my eyes checked sometime this year!
So, on this cloudy, low-light day, I made my way east of the city, hoping to maybe see an owl of some sort. I quickly checked to see if any Short-eared Owls were to be seen, though I knew it was probably too early in the day for them to be out. No sign of one at all. Time to drive a few back roads in case there was a Snowy Owl in sight. Some of the roads I travelled were ones that I hadn't driven before, which was good for me. Though I have been east of the city many times over the years, I have still only driven a few of the roads myself. I was fortunate to find two Snowy Owls; first a beautiful, streaked female, and then on a different road, a handsome male who flew off when I was still half a mile down the road.
There was still time to go back to look for a Short-eared Owl and this time, there were several of them. Most of the time, they were either flying far away or landing in the middle of a huge field. However, at the end, one did land on a post and stayed there for quite some time. Awkward to photograph, though, when there are other cars and photographers. I couldn't see anything at first, as there were two cars in front of me. In the end, I got out of my car and carefully stood between the two vehicles - couldn't see well around the first car and couldn't move out any further otherwise I would have blocked a friend's long lens behind me. I suspected that my photos were blurry because of the front car and for my last few photos, I moved around and stood away from the heat rising from the vehicle. That made a difference - now I have several somewhat sharper images, and an awful lot of blurry shots to delete. Sigh ....
A young relative of one of the landowners came across the field and I had quite a long, interesting talk with him. He wondered what all the cars in the area were doing and I explained about the owls and that we were all birders/photographers. He said his grandmother was so worried and stressed out - quite afraid. I told him that I am always concerned when photographers do this, as I know it must make some landowners nervous (understandably, with the crime rate in rural areas), and told him to please apologize to his grandma, and to also reassure her that we are all good, harmless people, interested only in trying to get photos of the owls.
Another reason to get out today was that we are about to have a drastic change in our weather! For wekks now, we have been enjoying much milder winter weather, but on Sunday, 3 February, the forecast is for a high of -22C (windchill -31C). A high of -24C for Monday.
This quilt, made by seventeen women, has been hanging in the lobby of the church I attend, longer than the dozen years I've been there, but I never really noticed it. There used to be a table in front of it with informative literature, but recently the declutter committee has been active and removed the table.
We're Here! looking for art for non-snobs.
Self-portrait Week 2 : My 30 before 30 list which I have approximately 11 months to finish.
1.Travel somewhere new (& foreign!)
2.Submit my photography to a magazine/contest/exhibit/show/store.
3.Do a 1-a-week self-portrait project for a whole year.
4.Take a cooking class.
5.Go berry picking and then make pie or jam.
6.Submit my completed novel to an agent.
7.Buy myself a nice piece of jewelry.
8.Submit a short story to a literary magazine.
9.Redesign my website.
10.Learn how to play my ukulele.
11.Declutter my wardrobe & donate 25 items to Goodwill.
12.Learn to crochet.
13.Read more books than last year. (55+)
14.Go to a storage locker auction or antique auction and if I like something enough, bid on it without being intimidated.
15.Make a new friend.
16.Find a doctor I like and trust.
17.Go see a movie in a theater alone.
18.Backup EVERYTHING on an external hard drive.
19.Go to the SOWA market.
20.Host a dinner party, cocktails/apps party, couples night or bbq – any excuse to cook!
21.Start a quilting project.
22.Grow a plant from seeds.
23.Buy something vintage and repaint it.
24.Make whipped cream in my KitchenAid stand mixer.
25.Buy bright colored tights and wear them with pride.
26.Brew a beer with juniper berries.
27.Watch The Godfather.
28.Take an art class or workshop.
29.Get a facial.
30.Make a 40 by 40 list.
See more about my 30 Before 30 challenge here: jillianscreativelife.blogspot.com/2012/01/30-before-30-se...
This is a crop. Tell me if you prefer it or the original framing in moving 1. I can't decide except that there is some real blow out at the top of the frame in the original. It was kind of a "oops" shot, but I really like the color & movement.
This is number 46 and 47. A winter cap that I don't know who it belongs to and a pair of gorilla slippers with duct tape on the bottom.
my new year's resolution is to declutter my life. one baby cupboard at a time.
this afternoon i tackled the really out-of-control under-the-kitchen-sink cabinet. it used to be that opening the door to this cubboard gave me a dull pain in my heart, if only for a split second. no longer! it took less than 45 minutes to declutter this sucker and now i'm quite chuffed.
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Soon for the garbage, 2 pairs of over used boxer briefs, a torn up Tommy t-shirt and a pair of WWF Stone Cold swim shorts.
There were a few reasons why I needed/wanted to get out for a drive yesterday, 30 January 2019. I am wondering if the fact that I have had house mice is having an ill effect on my health. I have spent so much time the last few weeks, trying to declutter and get rid of a lot of stuff, and I'm not sure if I have disturbed the mouse spray and been breathing it in. You can't vacuum when you've had mice, so I haven't been doing that, but you still disturb things when sorting and moving belongings. I always have a cough - for years, and they couldn't find out the cause - but it has been worse recently. Anyway, I thought I would get out into the fresh air for a few hours today. Also, the forecast was for clouds and I thought this might be easier to drive in. The sun recently has been so glaringly bright and it affects my eyes. Note to self - must get my eyes checked sometime this year!
So, on this cloudy, low-light day, I made my way east of the city, hoping to maybe see an owl of some sort. I quickly checked to see if any Short-eared Owls were to be seen, though I knew it was probably too early in the day for them to be out. No sign of one at all. Time to drive a few back roads in case there was a Snowy Owl in sight. Some of the roads I travelled were ones that I hadn't driven before, which was good for me. Though I have been east of the city many times over the years, I have still only driven a few of the roads myself. I was fortunate to find two Snowy Owls; first a beautiful, streaked female, and then on a different road, a handsome male who flew off when I was still half a mile down the road.
There was still time to go back to look for a Short-eared Owl and this time, there were several of them. Most of the time, they were either flying far away or landing in the middle of a huge field. However, at the end, one did land on a post and stayed there for quite some time. Awkward to photograph, though, when there are other cars and photographers. I couldn't see anything at first, as there were two cars in front of me. In the end, I got out of my car and carefully stood between the two vehicles - couldn't see well around the first car and couldn't move out any further otherwise I would have blocked a friend's long lens behind me. I suspected that my photos were blurry because of the front car and for my last few photos, I moved around and stood away from the heat rising from the vehicle. That made a difference - now I have several somewhat sharper images, and an awful lot of blurry shots to delete. Sigh .... They really are cute little owls.
A young relative of one of the landowners came across the field and I had quite a long, interesting talk with him. He wondered what all the cars in the area were doing and I explained about the owls and that we were all birders/photographers. He said his grandmother was so worried and stressed out - quite afraid. I told him that I am always concerned when photographers do this, as I know it must make some landowners nervous (understandably, with the crime rate in rural areas), and told him to please apologize to his grandma, and to also reassure her that we are all good, harmless people, interested only in trying to get photos of the owls.
Another reason to get out yesterday was that we are about to have a drastic change in our weather! For weeks now, we have been enjoying much milder winter weather, but on Sunday, 3 February, the forecast is for a high of -22C (windchill -31C). A high of -24C for Monday.
72/365.
An experiment my Flickr-friends.
What do you see in this oil-blot? Feel free to tilt your laptop, your cranium or your mind.
"L"ightbox will probably help declutter things a bit.
For maximum purity of the scientific method, answer BEFORE you read other people's comments/answers.
Happy day 72!
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I've planned this big declutter project for my home in 2006. The idea is to end up with less "stuff", better thought out storage and a cleaner, tidier, nicer place to live.
I've started out with my eldest son's room (began just before Christmas) with five minutes a day of clearing out drawers, tidying up and making sure everything has homes. As this is the tidiest it'll ever be, I thought I'd take a photo!
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Nearing the home stretch, 48, 49, 50, and 51. Nearing the home stretch, I find 3 broken fold up chairs in the coat closet and a broken sled in the yard, I know it wasn't in the closet, but it counts because that's where it came from.
Today has been a horrible day. My parents came down to do some more to the mass tidy and declutter we're currently doing to my house - and the children have misbehaved ALL day!
At one point we put them in the car, left my Dad doing jobs and went for a drive in the hope that a small nap might help. We drove to Castle Cary where I took some photos with my Mum's camera - which I promptly forgot to get off her.
The nap did not help! I distracted them for a little while by making these chocolate rice crispy cakes but it didn't last long and right up until bedtime they've been naughty (and they're still awake now being little sods)
Sam update - 58 days til he's home! :)
Clean and orderly after shot of my home office after completely re-organization and decluttering. Includes a bit of re-arranging of the smaller pieces of furniture, as well as completely removing a few items I was no longer using.
"Shrine" to Tool and A Perfect Circle on the top shelf of the CD rack. Need to hang a few things on the wall...
Maybe the fruit doesn't belong there, but I have nowhere else to put it. (have no dining table). It's the only surface I have in my tiny apartment kitchen.
ADSL-modem, wifi router and all wires hidden under the table.
Laptop stands on the Cardboard Laptop Stand.
I have several pics of our girl Zoey Lu that I need to declutter from my files,so I'll be posting nothing but Zoey over the nest week or so. Hope you don't get too sick of seeing her.
Her story goes like this.
I had wanted a Sphynx from the first time I'd seen a photo of one in a magazine about fifteen years ago. In 2007 I began searching for a breeder,and found a nice lady who had previously bred Persians,but had fallen in love with the Sphynx breed. She put us on a list for a kitten,who was born in May 2007. Lee was sceptical about having a bald cat,but it took about five minutes for him to fall in love with all of them ! At the time our oldest Son was diagnosed with cancer. I was praying for life for my Son,and the name Zoey means life,so that's why the name,Zoey ..for life,and Lu because her original name was Lucy. She came home with us in October when she was five months old. She slept under my chin every night. Unfortunately I developed an irritation in my eyes,and thought I was alergic to Zoey. Reluctantly we took her back to the breeder . My eyes cleared up,and I wanted to try bringing her home again. Alas,while she was back my eyes became irritated again,so back to the breeder Zoey went again ! I went to my eye doctor,and he gave me meds for the eyes,and they got better again. Once again,we missed Zoey so much,I begged the lady to let us try once more with Zoey. As they say..the third time is the charm !
She's been with us three years this month,and we love her to bits ! She has never met a stranger she doesn't like. She's very lovable..but also quite demanding ! She needs extra warmth which we supply ,and she must have regular baths,which she hates !
The Sphynx cat is described as being"part monkey,part dog,part child,and part cat."
They may not be your cup of tea,but they are wonderful pets !
Oh,and yes our Son had surgery and treatment for cancer,and is cancer free at this time..thank God !!
My colleagues got me this bar 20 years ago when I resigned from my position. As we have started to declutter I thought about perhaps selling it. So I checked the brand and it is made by Zoffoli in Italy. One simply does not sell anything that is made in Italy. So this one is a keeper.
An old pair of heavy cotton jogging pants and PJs. Now why would someone wear cotton jogging pants now, and the waistband is also bad. Notice the large rip in the PJs leg.
First in the batch, paint stained old sweat pants. Never wear them, not sure why I even kept them. Gone!
Found some water bomb balls stashed in the closet. No one will notice them gone. Just counting these as 1.
Declutter and view large on black.
Found the most amazing two story abandoned house in the middle of Nowhere, FL The property has a giant lighthouse and three garages its completely amazing. I am going to spend all tonight and Sunday morning trying to find a girl to shoot in it its just PERFECT. Hopefully by monday morning I have new shots for you peoples <3
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A bunch of old shorts and pants. Five pairs of old shorts and a pair of jeans to be exact. Good start to filling the trash bag.
Barely a drop in the bucket. Two bags of dog towels to the Houston Humane Society and 4 bags of books to Half-Price Books. Oct. 2016
27/52
I went to the Parham Steam Rally this afternoon. This one had been placed nicely in the shade with a tree behind to help declutter the scene.
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Keeping your house clean can be a challenging task, and this is especially true if you have a busy work schedule. Have you ever arrived at home tired, only to be overwhelmed by piled dirty laundry and dishes? Have you ever found yourself choosing to turn on Netflix instead of trying to figure out how you’ll get the whole house cleaned? You’re not the first one that is feeling this struggle.
The reality is, you don’t have to dread coming home to three hours of cleaning to have a tidy house. You’ve likely heard some of these ideas before, but they’re worth repeating (and certainly worth a try).
Here are some steps you can follow keep your house clean even with a busy work schedule:
Clean for 15 Minutes
Especially if you’re the type who will sooner do no cleaning at all when you’re overwhelmed with a mess, this is an excellent way to begin keeping your house tidy (or getting it there in the first place!).
Instead of looking at everything that needs to be done, give yourself 15 minutes to focus on one room or project. Set a timer for yourself and get started. You may be surprised how much you can get done within this time. When the timer goes off, you can be done (even if you are not completely done cleaning the area you chose). Continue this each day, and you may have a clean house in just a few days. More than likely, you do have 15 minutes to spare even with a busy work schedule.
Schedule Out Tasks
Speaking of schedules, ever considered making one for cleaning tasks that need to happen weekly, but not every day? Instead of spending a big chunk of time on your day off, make a schedule to include things like these in your 15 minute cleaning time slots:
Monday: Vacuum
Wednesday: dust furniture
Friday: Sweep and mop hard floors
Split Your Laundry into Several Days
Instead of trying to do all your laundry in one day, try splitting it up into a few days. You probably don’t have time on some days for three loads, but you might find that you have time to finish one. Put in a load as soon as you get home so that it’s going while you make and eat dinner. Fold laundry while you catch up on your favorite show. Try to make sure you completely finish it (including putting it away) to keep things from piling up.
Change Your Habits
It’s easy to talk but so much harder to do. It’s true. However, it may be much easier to begin incorporating some of the following tips when you simply realize that doing them immediately takes just a few minutes.
Make Your Bed as Soon as You Get Out
I have thought to myself many times that I didn’t have time to make my bed. And I believed it. That is until I started pushing myself to make it right when I got up. I had to laugh. It doesn’t actually take that long to make a bed…three minutes maybe? And it is amazing how much cleaner a room feels when the bed is made.
Rehang Clothes or Immediately Toss Them in the Hamper
This is another clean-as-you-go idea, and it does not take long at all. What if, instead of dropping your clothes on the floor as you change or tossing them on your bed, you would take that same energy and immediately hang up things you can wear again or place dirty clothes in a hamper? Keep a clothing hamper in your closet, and this will go even faster.
Use a Shower Cleaner After Each Shower
There are a number of shower cleaners out there that you can spray on right after a shower and then wipe off in minutes. Think about the time you’ll save when it comes to having to deep clean, and you’ll appreciate stepping into a clean shower every day.
Wipe Down Your Bathroom in 5 Minutes Before Bed
While getting ready to go to bed, do a quick clean up in your bathroom. Brush your teeth while any disinfectants or toilet bowl cleaners are doing their work. Wipe down the sink and toilet with disinfectant wipes (keep these handy under the sink or somewhere in your bathroom).
Put Dishes in the Dishwasher Right Away
Instead of just putting your dishes in the sink, rinse them immediately and stick them in the dishwasher. This can save you scrubbing later, too! Then when the dishwasher is full, you can run it. You won’t be coming to an overwhelming pile waiting for your attention.
Put Things Where They Belong
You remember that time you spent an hour organizing an area or room? What if I told you that you could keep that area organized? Well, you can with just a minute or two of your time. It’s easy to come into the house and put your things on the table or a chair. Putting out just a little more effort, you could place things where they actually belong and save yourself from the overwhelming mess later.
Deal with Mail Immediately
If this is possible, take care of your mail immediately instead of throwing it on the counter or table. Take a few minutes to toss out catalogs and junk mail you don’t need. Pay bills or place them in a designated mail spot where you won’t forget about them (other than your table).
Fluff Couch Pillows When You Get Up
Instead of leaving the couch a rumpled mess, fluff and arrange pillows as needed when you are done sitting there. Neatly refold any blankets and put them back in their place.
Do a 10-minute Fridge Cleanout on Garbage Night
Set yourself a phone reminder to do a quick old-food cleanout from your fridge the night before the garbage is taken away. Make sure you take out the trash so you don’t forget it in the house the next day.
Cleaning Tips That Will Save You in the Long Run
Of course, not every house-cleaning task can be finished in 5 to 15 minutes. Keeping your house clean often means setting aside long periods of time to really get a project done well (Spring cleaning, for example!). But if you do set aside time to do the following suggestions, you’ll find it easier to do your shorter cleaning times later.
Create a Place for Everything
Okay, a few times I said something about putting things where they belong. But what if you have things that don’t really belong anywhere? You may need to do some organizing and buy some baskets, storage cubes, or other storage pieces that will help create a spot for those things that tend to pile up in odd places.
Declutter
Maybe you don’t have time for this on a workday, but it will likely save you time in workdays to come. Why try to find a place for things you don’t use or need? Get rid of them to save space. Your home will feel much more organized and tidy.
That’s just a few tips on what you can do to keep your house clean even with a busy schedule. Hopefully, we’ve been able to get you a few steps closer to the clean house you wish for when you get home. Happy cleaning!
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