~Spring Cleaning~

I know it is a bit late but I am starting to "Spring Clean." Since Darren was admitted into the hospital this weekend, I became extremely sick. I had (and still have) very bad stomach flu (although that part is better) and a really bad chest infection which the doctor has given me antibiotics for and is helping. But this one really took it out of me big time. I have been able to do nothing but stay in bed and sleep. I had to take Darren to school tonight and being outside felt strange, like it had been months since I had seen the world haha. Although I am getting better, I still feel so weak and don't have much of an appetite. And laying around the house for days I watched a lot of tv, or had it on in the background while I slept. And of course I watched all my "How Clean Is Your House" and "You Are What You Eat" which got me thinking of all the little things I really miss when I clean.

Now I do the basic normal things that I think everyone does when they clean; vacuum, dust, laundry, mop floors, clean bathroom, dishes..etc. The house always looks nice and smells to good after a good clean too and I love that. But while I was laying here sick, I started to think about the small but actually pretty big things, that DON'T get done and really NEED to be done. So I have created a "To Do List" for myself which consists of things like cleaning ceiling fans, wiping down air vents, those type of things that for me always go missed. And the funny thing is whenever im sitting and relaxing I will notice those things and think to myself "I have to remember to clean the fan" and then when it comes time to cleaning without fail I forget. I also have to embarrassingly admit that I am not always the most organized person with my time and keeping the house clean at all times is always something I strive for but it never seems to happen and I hate having to rush into cleaning the house when I know someone is coming over and after im all hot and sweaty and tired. So...I am making a chart for myself, yes, a cleaning chart. As childish as it may sound and as lame as I feel doing it, I know it will really help me with keeping the house tidy and really get me into a routine, which is ultimately what I need the most.

I have my "To Do List" hanging on the fridge and as as each one gets done it will be crossed off. Its a pretty long list and I don't expect it to be done in a week, but it is something that I am going to work hard at until every thing is crossed off. So far I have one thing crossed off! My ceiling fans are sparkling clean and I am so proud of myself :) After this I am going to make my cleaning chart and really try to stick with it. With both Darren and I going back to school this year, I don't think it will hurt to have these things around to help me stay more organized and I am looking forward to a fresh start.

As I mentioned before, I did get to watch a lot of my shows while being sick. One of those being "You Are What You Eat" which got me thinking even more. It's funny how much deep thinking I do, when im home for days, sick in bed. And I feel this is a subject I have touched on many times in the past and again, something that I always let fall through the cracks. It's my health. Last year I was sick ALL the time from all the germs at school, it was miserable. I am determined to not let that happen this year. As much as I have washed my hands and taken my daily vitamins I need more than that. I need a balanced diet and exercise program as well. I have done Weight Watchers in the past and with great success, but have never stuck with it for longer than3 months and I have figured out why. I set my goals too high for myself. As funny as that sounds, when it comes to eating healthy and working out it is really hard for me. I live with a man who can eat whatever he wants whenever he wants and doesn't gain a pound. And the things he eats are yummy, but SO not good for my weight. Last time I started WW I set a goal for myself for a year. I was going to do it for a year and see where I was at. Well, that didn't work because after a few months a year seemed like forever and I got burnt out. So instead im going to set a smaller goal....1 month. I am just going to take it slow and 1 month at a time. And if that becomes too much, then I will just take it a week at a time. So next week I will start my WW as well as Couch to 5K (although I might not start that the same week, I will probably wait a week to start the running) but im super excited and looking forward to this fresh start. A few weeks ago I had a great conversation with a good friend and she really encouraged me about eating healthy and working out. This girl looks amazing and is such a role model for so many people including myself. I thought, if she can do I so can I. And like she said "Rome wasn't built in a day" but my gosh, she looks so good! I think it's taken her a year at working really hard and she looks fabulous. It really makes me excited as to what I will look like a year from now :) But I don't want to get too ahead of myself!

Sometimes I get so wrapped up in everything that goes on that I shut down to other things in life, and they are important things. I want to be more organized, more on top of things and I want to be healthy while I do it. I am really excited about this "Spring Cleaning" that I am starting, not only in my home but just in my life in general. It's not going to be easy but I know I can do it and I can't wait to see the great results of this change!

Comments

[Analiza]

Hey Girl! Glad to know you're feeling better! Earlier this summer, the organizing bug took a bite off of my butt and I started going. I realized that this wasn't the unorganized home lead to an unorganized life, which got me thinking the same way you are! BTW - Love those two shows! Anyways, I started researching online and after many trials and errors I found a sight that absolutely worked and guided me! www.lifeorganizers.com Hope this brings you just as much victories of your home and life as it has for me the last few months! Happy Cleaning!