tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post7829460586957070304..comments2023-10-18T07:08:12.588-06:00Comments on Aliceland: Brain Overload...Alice Reganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00744757184275143211noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-17985249718279596452007-10-29T12:36:00.000-06:002007-10-29T12:36:00.000-06:00I can so relate to this post, and glad to hear I&#...I can so relate to this post, and glad to hear I'm not alone. I like to think of my office as my "method to my madness". My office is always crazy, all the time..the stuff keeps changing, but there's always stuff. Stuff everywhere. Piles of books and magazines. Cat toys, cat beds, cat pillows. Stacks of brochures of places I've been, places I want to go. Jars. Jars of pens, pencils, scissors, craft pens. And please don't get me started on my "to do" lists..so many lists! Like I tell my husband..as long as we have a pathway in and out of the office, we're okay!The Old Painted Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13532252778977540454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-82385352512822753802007-10-29T13:13:00.000-06:002007-10-29T13:13:00.000-06:00Wow! This was ME a year ago. IT,being married to...Wow! This was ME a year ago. IT,being married to a man with the same mindset at yours, I decided to believe him and just focus. I picked a corner and ruthlessly tossed anything I knew I absolutely would not be using. Tossing also included setting items aside and sending them as big surprise packages to friends that I knew would enjoy receiving the goodies AND would use them. My tossing also involved simply moving like things all into one place together. Once I did that I could actually see what I had. <br><br>Then I went into phase two and here is where it gets dicey. Phase two is always unique to the room that is being tackled so - good luck. Just tossing will make a world of difference.Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15415548089882625246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-477014298854592942007-10-29T14:39:00.000-06:002007-10-29T14:39:00.000-06:00I love this post! I am a neat freak at heart, but...I love this post! I am a neat freak at heart, but after having four kids, and living in a tiny house (with a hubby who saves everything) - I gave up! lol My house is clean in the literal sense of the word, but cluttered? YES! lol<br><br>I am glad you are joining the challenge! =)Cape Cod Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07267024473330532083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-73283777636411561472007-10-29T14:50:00.000-06:002007-10-29T14:50:00.000-06:00Yep, I'm just like you..I have trouble focusin...Yep, I'm just like you..I have trouble focusing on one thing..my mind seems to always be going in too many directions. Sometimes, you have so many thoughts and ideas in mind, it is hard to focus on just one and impliment a plan. I loved seeing your work area though, looks like you've got a lot in the works.Ruth Welterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08822466687503082708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-51433414897005891182007-10-29T14:55:00.000-06:002007-10-29T14:55:00.000-06:00Boy I can relate and my family and friends would a...Boy I can relate and my family and friends would all agree with you. I would venture a guess that if you took the Myers Briggs personality profile, the last letter would be a "P" That's what I am and it means we respond to stimuli all the time and loose our focus (if we ever had any to begin with LOL)Paulinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059886209150115737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-8839366190679145022007-10-29T15:41:00.000-06:002007-10-29T15:41:00.000-06:00You & me both!I am so unfocused these days...I...You & me both!<br>I am so unfocused these days...<br>I can't seem to accomplish anything!<br>I am getting a bit frustrated with myself lately...<br>Oh well!<br>PriscillaSweet Remembrancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07544718430521081007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-28328485844405439842007-10-29T15:45:00.000-06:002007-10-29T15:45:00.000-06:00Oh, this sounds like my place, so hard to get orga...Oh, this sounds like my place, so hard to get organized!<br>Sandra EvertsonSandra Evertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03392505188707270313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-67654192895643053982007-10-29T16:58:00.000-06:002007-10-29T16:58:00.000-06:00Oh gosh! Me too! I have fabric everywhere, card ...Oh gosh! Me too! I have fabric everywhere, card and tag making supplies and I just don't know where to start. I guess we should both just start with one thing and not look up until we're done.She'sSewPrettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03598073152850671278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-46766982317506263222007-10-29T17:20:00.000-06:002007-10-29T17:20:00.000-06:00That is the exact word I used earlier today descri...That is the exact word I used earlier today describing my situation to a friend, I said I felt like my world is whirling around me and I can't decide where to land! <br><br>Guess we are doing too much, eh?<br><br>Melissamelissa @ the inspired roomhttp://theinspiredroom.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-9421518214478230332007-10-29T17:43:00.000-06:002007-10-29T17:43:00.000-06:00Okay tomorrow I'm working on my piles and ther...Okay tomorrow I'm working on my piles and there should be NONE by the time my head hits the pillow...are you in?ShabbyInTheCityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14091272622098491527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-65898386516108625222007-10-29T19:53:00.000-06:002007-10-29T19:53:00.000-06:00you are not alone!I need to light a fire under my ...you are not alone!<br>I need to light a fire under my butt too and get in gear with my swap and organizing of all my stuff that never seems to get put away!Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439815155539818834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-83524770928190989672007-10-29T20:43:00.000-06:002007-10-29T20:43:00.000-06:00I think you must be channeling me - lol...Same thi...I think you must be channeling me - lol...Same thing here. I have TONS of stuff, I have to do and TONS of stuff I want to do.....<br>PennyPenny @ The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-84017296277839991022007-10-30T01:13:00.000-06:002007-10-30T01:13:00.000-06:00Overload, that is a feeling that really rackles me...Overload, that is a feeling that really rackles me!tongue in cheekhttp://www.willows95988.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-83372868379730261402007-10-30T05:15:00.000-06:002007-10-30T05:15:00.000-06:00I suffer from this same affliction. It's why I...I suffer from this same affliction. It's why I often wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep. I also can't be creative in a messy space. I can't relax in a messy space. I say start with organizing and the rest will follow. Good luck.Jen Kershnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-13187301428239927762007-10-30T07:58:00.000-06:002007-10-30T07:58:00.000-06:00Wow, Alice, this is my dirty little secret and it ...Wow, Alice, this is my dirty little secret and it feels good to come clean! :) I have a disaster area of a "craft room". My life won't feel right until it's organized, and you know how hard that is! I'm always trying to figure out what it would take to really get me there. Recently I decided I'm going to use storage containers and pile them up in there. Not ideal, but if you could see it now... yikes!<br><br>Oh, and with all the supplies I've bought over the past 2 years, I'm up to 3 months on the girls' scrapbooks! I'm feeling too overwhelmed! When I get it organized I'll post a picture on my blog. <br><br>P.S. Don't look for that picture too soon!Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09226645520006124792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-22589626357539062392007-10-30T09:22:00.000-06:002007-10-30T09:22:00.000-06:00I think you space looks pretty organized......comp...I think you space looks pretty organized......compared to mine.<br><br>Good luck !!!Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911094972820071183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-39169856280306783632007-10-30T11:11:00.000-06:002007-10-30T11:11:00.000-06:00Uh...no...errands and the like are keeping me away...Uh...no...errands and the like are keeping me away from home! Well only a few seconds on the computer LOL...ShabbyInTheCityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14091272622098491527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-67573529660836308662007-10-30T17:18:00.000-06:002007-10-30T17:18:00.000-06:00Oh! Do I know the feeling! Thanks for visiting m...Oh! Do I know the feeling! Thanks for visiting my blog. Glad to hear you enjoyed seeing your old town!Laura Brayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12663527769192408401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-5051436265540137292007-10-30T17:21:00.000-06:002007-10-30T17:21:00.000-06:00Oh my goodness I have been there, and more than on...Oh my goodness I have been there, and more than one time LOL! A word of encouragement...getting organized again may not be loads of fun, but I seem to come up with brand new craft ideas as I start to put the stuff away! :o) I begin to see all this stuff I forgot I had, and just handling it seems generate new ideas! Let me know all the new Ideas you come up with... :o)<br><br>Smiles...<br><br>BeverlyTea Time and Roseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04386569881819809790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-43834835759751555622007-10-31T13:34:00.000-06:002007-10-31T13:34:00.000-06:00Yes, I have too much on my plate too! At times lik...Yes, I have too much on my plate too! At times like that I try to jettison the things that I dont really want to do (is that why I am resisting doing them?), simplify and if all else fails, just pick one area and clean it up until its done. I always feel so muchbetter once I have stopped avoiding the mess and gotten something done, it makes me want to keep going:>)Kathleen Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11551093555973581448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-75379932931727411812007-11-02T05:27:00.000-06:002007-11-02T05:27:00.000-06:00Hi Alice,Looks like it's time for some purging...Hi Alice,<br>Looks like it's time for some purging in your studio! I wish I was closer...I'd love to help!<br><br>When things get out of hand in my studio, I take a day to go through the piles and clutter. I'm the kind of person who can't think straight if there is too much stuff in the way. So I have fun finding vintage items to help organize my space...things like picnic tins, pretty baskets and glass jars. Once everything is organized, I feel lighter!<br>Warm regards,<br>SusanSusanwww.tparty.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868826979189456.post-51865684887162798222007-11-07T03:16:00.000-07:002007-11-07T03:16:00.000-07:00I sympathise with your husband because he has to c...I sympathise with your husband because he has to cope in the same way as mine does!! As for your photos ... are you sure they're your house and not mine??? If you find out how to focus and concentrate on one thing do please let me know. I'm sure you could market the concept!!!<br><br>Good luck!<br>SueVintage to Victorian at Dairy House Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00227207487929669724noreply@blogger.com