Decluttering; My Way of Coping When Life Seems Out of Control

Decluttering; My Way of Coping When Life Seems Out of Control

I’m a FlyLady flybaby from WAY back.  Allow me to explain. FlyLady started out as a team of two women.   They lived in CHAOS (can’t have anyone over syndrome), because their homes were so messy.  They wanted out of this unhappy way of existing. They created a system and mindset for … [Continue reading]

Sitting on Swings

Sitting on Swings

I was thinking about my life and I got into a nostalgic mood.  So I typed up this poem.  Throughout my life, I have developed many talents and skill sets that individualized me from the rest of the crowd. I draw, speak Japanese, learn about … [Continue reading]

The only tool I need to reach goals

The only tool I need to reach goals

I used to consider schedules, to-do lists and the calendar my enemies.  I wasn’t good at following them.  I didn’t like completing them.  I often felt overwhelmed and full of anxiety because of them. However, the calendar is the only tool I … [Continue reading]

How to Clean Your Room 5 minutes at a Time; a Teen Perspective

How to Clean Your Room 5 minutes at a Time; a Teen Perspective

Asking a teenager to clean her room is like asking a teenager to run for 5 miles or to make her clean the whole house by herself for no reason. Usually when I'm asked to clean my bedroom, I would be in there from dawn 'til dusk trying to get that … [Continue reading]

Is the Bean Diet Right for Your Budget?

Is the Bean Diet Right for Your Budget?

Over this past weekend, I had lots of fun cooking and taking photos of my creations.  But before I got to the fun part, I experienced some sticker shock when I created a grocery list of ingredients I needed to make these dishes. I use my … [Continue reading]