Friday, April 2, 2010
Face it Friday! Week 14: Out of the Closet Edition
I thought of posting before and after pictures, but I was too embarrassed to pull out the camera before yanking most of the contents out and starting all over.
The "walk-in" closet suffers from some unfortunately placed shelves. Three separate shelves inexplicably meet in the middle. Well, okay, there is about a foot of space between each one, but it severely cuts down on usable space.
It's dumb.
And ever since I first moved in, I've had trouble figuring out exactly how to configure it so that I could actually SEE what I have. And, occasionally, find the floor.
The other day, I'd had enough. I could not take it anymore.
It started simply enough. I pulled a few things out and folded some clothes. Then some boxes tumbled out, spilling their contents onto the bathroom rug.
By the time Phase 1 was complete, it literally looked like I had been robbed. It's entirely possible an entire family of polar bears was hiding under the rubble. I'd never have known.
HOURS later, it was finished. And beautiful. There's actually CARPET in there. Quelle suprise!
So that was my Big Accomplishment for the Week.
Honestly, that was one I thought I'd probably put off til December. I was scared. Terrified. I love being organized, but I don't love taking the time to get that way. It's that whole I'd-really-rather-do-something-fun thing.
It's all bagged up, boxed up, and ready for the DI truck.
Miracles do happen.
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Yay for you. It's amazing how something like that can start so innocently. I'm getting ready to do the same thing!
ReplyDeleteAnd I totally rearranged my room and cleaned out every drawer and organized it to perfection. This week has made me feel very accomplished, I just hope I can keep it clean!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWell done! I know how good that feels, but you've reminded me I'm overdue to do lots of decluttering around here myself
ReplyDeleteI just reorganized my closet last week and it does feel so good! Now if I could just keep it that way...
ReplyDeleteI completely understand you there! We've lived in our house 4 months now and I have just been piling everything in the spare closet hoping one day I'd get to organizing it. That day has not come yet... but congrats on finally getting yours done!
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ReplyDeleteThat reminds me I need to clean out my closet. Following you from Friday Follow. I hope you'll stop by our chaos at www.amundsenhouseofchaos.com soon.
ReplyDeleteCOngrats! I am so lazy.
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I need to do the same thing. I just did it not too long ago, but somehow, it's back to being a complete disaster.
ReplyDeleteI rarely accomplish a task THAT BIG!!! LOL!!! Good for YOU!! ;D
ReplyDeleteI've been meaning to get to my bedroom FOREVER!! I get a section done and other things ALWAYS come up... Yeah!! I get distracted EASILY!! *sigh* (((HUGS)))
I do love a clean organized closet!
ReplyDeleteAnd then, on the other hand, my closet is moving in the opposite direction.
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The only time I clean my closets is when I'm depressed. There's a definite link. Happily, the closets are a mess!
ReplyDeleteKudos to you for checking this one off when it's only April.
The real trick would be keeping them organized.
You do have an amazing walk in closet! Soooo jealous! :)
ReplyDeleteGood for you for tackling this task! It's so easy to put something off forever but that feeling of accomplishment after you can step back and see the floor again is wonderful. I love checking things off of my mental "to do" list.
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