Sept/Oct 200=14 (week 4)

I'm not very good at keeping track, but I am doing well so far at working on the schedule I made.  Monday, Sept. 29th starts week 4.   My general plan for that week originally was to work on the front hall and closet and to put up Halloween decorations.  I had "extra" time this week, so I worked on the front hall a little.  I took out one bucket of things that can go to storage, and that made a big difference.  I will postpone doing the rest of it for now.  I can't get the shelf in the hall organized yet because I have to wait until my BIL puts some small decorative shelves on the wall (it's a cinder block wall and needs special screws).  Since I don't know when he'll have a chance, I'll just rearrange a few things.  Also, I've already done most of the decorating (to please the niece I share this apartment with, because she loves Halloween as much as I love Christmas).  

I am shifting around the order of the closets to be worked on now.  I need to do my own next.  With my loss of vision it is important that my closet be very specifically organized.  It was before I moved; but my clothes got totally jumbled u in the move.  So this week's focus will be to take everything out, get it in the order that most helps me find things and get it back into the closet neaty.  

I had planned on a short visit from my DIL; but she is not feeling well so that will be postponed.  Other things to get done this week will include a trip to the library to get software downloaded so I can get audible library books on my Kindle; finding out about a senior's group at church; and getting involved in a VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) sewing group.   My goal is to get busy with activities with people my age andor with whom I have something in common (VIPs).  I've done the bulk of any unpacking I can do.  The closets still need tweaking and organizing, and the kitchen could use a bit of organziing as well.  None of that will take much time.  I seem to have way too much time on my hands just now!  I guess it's too early to start Christmas decorating! :)

Week 2 2014

I GUESS THE WEEK “TECHNICALLY” Starts on Monday; but it will be a busy day, and I’m actually done with everything on my list for this week.  I have a lot left to do I guess, but things are in much better shape now, and I’m feeling like I accomplished what I needed to for the week.  I’m actually a little ahead.  I went on and put out some of the Halloween decorations.  I figure I’m always ready to put my Christmas out way early … so since my niece loves Halloween, it’s only fair to put out things for her early so she can enjoy them longer.

I do still have some things piled up in a corner; but, they are things I just don’t need to deal with soon.  A lot of it is fabric.

Next week I still have working on my room on my schedule.  There are 2 doctor appointments that will take up most of Monday and Wednesday.  That plus laundry and groceries will take a lot of my time.  The following week is for decorating .. most of which is done; and starting on the hall closet.  But I might be out of town a night.  I think I will go on and start on that closet with my “extra” time this coming week.

Is anyone out there? J  Are you following HGP or any other plan?  Write me   … olgramy@hotmail.com .. let me know how you’re doing!

2014 Week 2

It is now mid September.  I am moved, in and mostly unpacked.  Or at least, there is room to move around! LOL!  I still have much to sort and organize.  However, it is time to be working on my own version of a countdown. I would dearly love to participate with “The Grand Plan” (email group), but I know I just can’t handle the volume of email that involves.   I’d love to at least have a “byddt: that would work along with me and we could support and encourage each other.  But alas .. no one in my world is in the least interested.  So, I will slog along the best I can.

Here is a quick overview of my own plan:

Week 1 .. continue unpacking in my room.

Week 2 .. (current) .. take care of business dealing with change of residency, banking, etc.

..and continue working on my room

Week 3 .. eye doctor appointment and continue working on my room

Week 4 .. clean out front hall and closet; put up Halloween decorations

Week 5 .. clean and organize pantry; class reunion

Week 6 .. clean and organize linen closet

Week 7 .. plan and do prep for Halloween party;  complete any areas tackled so far if not done

Week 8 .. final prep and cleaning; Halloween party

Week 9 .. pack away Halloween decorations (leave up fall); work on organizing my closets

Week 10 .. begin sorting Christmas decorations

Week 11 .. pack up all fall and other decorations; Meadow Lights and Christmas parade on weekend

Week 12 .. give whole house once over deep cleaning; Thanksgiving (where we will be not yet determined); begin decorating on weekend

Week 13 .. complete decorating; begin baking

Weeks 14, 15, 16 .. enjoy the Christmas season!

This apartment is very small; and so is my budget.  Things will be drastically different this year, but I will do the best I can to make the most of what is.