Posted by annierose on March 6, 2005, at 8:26:05
In reply to Re: I want to be Martha Stewart!! » rainbowbrite, posted by jay on March 6, 2005, at 1:26:14
First of all, I don't think Martha was treated fairly. In fact, she was in jail for lieing, the equivalent of a police officier pulling you over for speeding and you saying "sorry mr. policeman, i wasn't aware of how fast i was going." Martha didn't get off easy. Trust me, way worse happens everyway in corporate America with the "big boys" and everyone looks the other way.
Rainbowbrite, re: your question. I really work hard at being organized. Sometimes, tasks overwhelm me. But I grew up in a home that was a complete mess. I was always embarassed to have friends come over, etc. etc. My mom is a pack rat (to this day). It was my older sister who took it upon herself to clean up. As a mother today, I am hard on myself because I want that "perfect home" ... which it isn't! But, it is organized, but not to the Martha degree. For the most part, someone could stop by and I wouldn't be mortified (just don't go upstairs and look in our bedrooms). In fact, my daughter and I decided to clean out our closets today. I really want to do this, but can't seem to start the project (hence, I'm on babble). I'll kick into gear after my coffee does.
My advice to you is to start small: today I'll put away all my clothes, tomorrow I'll work on the kitchen sink area. At a business conference I attended years ago, a speaker said, "the first dish to clean is always the hardest." That has always stuck with me because it is so true. Once you are past the mental angst of doing a chore, it becomes much easier.
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