Self-care continues with puppy walks, reading, yoga, running, and lifting. While that might sound like a lot, it means peace and calm in my mind and body for me. I found that I am embracing a slower pace after a couple running injuries and digestive issues earlier this month. For a type A, it is … Continue reading Falling into Slowness
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Libraries
For years I made excuses why borrowing library books would not work for me. In no particular order, here are the excuses. The books are all old and nothing new is available. I can't possible finish a book before it is due back. I can only get books from one library or I would have … Continue reading Libraries
My 10 Favorite Books that Spark Joy
In no particular order, here are the books that have changed my life that I treasure and smile each time I see them. The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo started my minimalism and clutter free life during the summer of 2018. Marie started my journey to minimalism. Better Than Before by … Continue reading My 10 Favorite Books that Spark Joy
Minimalism Got me Here: A Completely Voluntary Work Uniform
Inspired and in awe of the simplicity of a work uniform, I instituted my own uniform in corporate America. Must be a dress Must be black or gray Must go with my favorite pair of black shoes Must be machine washable Must be easy to iron Must look dressy and causal Must spark joy for … Continue reading Minimalism Got me Here: A Completely Voluntary Work Uniform
Home: Vacation or Burden
When I first moved out, I moved into this small apartment above a garage behind my cousin's grandmother's lake house. It was fully furnished with all the glitz and glam of 1970s. If I walked down the driveway and across the road, I was sitting on the dock. Every day felt like a summer vacation. … Continue reading Home: Vacation or Burden
Where Minimalism Started for Me: Decluttering the Physical Stuff
It was August 2011 and my hometown was close to flooding. These flood scares happened so often that I knew the drill. What to move up to second floor and what to move out to a moving truck. The following year I finally convinced my parents to downsize and move out of the flood zone. … Continue reading Where Minimalism Started for Me: Decluttering the Physical Stuff
I Did KonMari Before it was Cool
It was the summer of 2018 and I was walking around my local library wondering what I should read next. I pick up The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing as well as Spark Joy, both by Marie Kondo, and my life changed forever (yes, I even got my family … Continue reading I Did KonMari Before it was Cool
Book Review: Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin
Lighthearted but thought provoking as Gretchen tackles clutter in her own way. While she quotes Marie Kondo, I appreciate that Gretchen has a different method. Being a regular listener to the Happier podcast, I noticed several happiness hacks in the book (power hour, one minute rule). With that said, I attribute my change in happiness … Continue reading Book Review: Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin
How to KonMari with a Furbaby
Hello Humans! This is Hemi and my Mommy said I could be a guest blogger. Oh boy! I hope I get ice cream! After my Mommy read the Marie Kondo books, she helped me go through my toys cause honestly I didn't play with all of them. She would take out a toy from my … Continue reading How to KonMari with a Furbaby
