Well my friends, the Savvy Organizer is back. But not in a “I am so organized, it would make you sick” kind of way, but more in a “I-am-so-overwhelmed-I-need-ME” kind of way. It is true. My house+move=total disaster!! Seriously, it is so not funny (even if it is more than a little ironic

Five second update: I had Ezra 18 months ago (yikes, has that ever ZIPPED by), Paul’s uncle died which took me to Calgary for 5 weeks before Christmas, my house froze and flooded Christmas day (a year ago), Insurance, massive renovations of half our living space, being the general contractor because I am THAT retarded, rebuilding massive amounts of Ikea, unpacking, final renos done by my beloved, albeit insanely busy husband, and then… I thought it would be AWESOME to move! And again not in a “I will think about this, plan for it, de-clutter and do this thing in a logical, timely process…” but in a “put an offer on a house that was no longer on the market, pack, move and re-paint a house in 3 weeks kind of way.” WHY do I do this to myself?!?

The house is perfect though. BIGGER!! Four bedrooms up!!! An office in the basement, main floor laundry, big kitchen, newly renovated basement, AN IN-GROUND POOL for summer fun (and yes, I know they are super dangerous and yes, it is fenced, and no - my children will never be allowed in it alone until they can swim like Michael Phelp’s), and still tons of grass space in the back yard!!! And here is the ultimate kicker… it is literally across the street from my brother and sister-in-law’s house. Ummm - SOLD! So even though we are back to square one with a house that we need to work on, it was too perfect to pass up.

That brings you up to date on the whole, “So, what have you been up to?” question. Now - why I need “me” or at least an organizing buddy.

I am so overwhelmed, I don’t know where to start! Every single room is a mess. There are boxes everywhere, partially painted rooms, and tools scattered throughout. We have been here a month, and while I am working everyday, I feel like I am not getting anywhere. Then my SIL suggested a podcast she found very helpful… haha… SMACK! But it has been making me think again of a time where I used to be organized. And then it dawned on me, that while I knew I needed help, I could be MY OWN client; that I could do this as “The Savvy Organizer”! Ok - before you start worry about my sanity and multiple-personalities - I think it is actually a really good idea. I realized that, like me, many, many people are overwhelmed with their houses. They have good intentions and strong desires, but don’t know HOW to get there. And that by me going public with my own personal disaster zone, and finding my way out of this mess, maybe they could too…!

The Plan! This is going to be an everyday blog where I am accountable to YOU. I will post in the morning the plan for the day, and account how the previous day went. There will also be a occasional podcast on something that I have learned or felt that I needed to expand upon. Because some of you are in a similar “spinning in circles” state… I want you to do this with me!! Your house might be WAY better than mine, but you have a pesky room/drawer/cupboard that you know you want to fix. Or your house may be much worse - with years and years of stumbling. Whatever the case - we can work together! Just think of it like exercise buddies, but organizing buddies instead!!! Seriously though - I desperately need help. And support. And encouragement. Because I can’t stand living like this and it is making me a grumpy mom! So I am throwing this out there to the internet - whoever you are, let’s work together.

SO - for my new client (oh, let’s just call her - oh, I don’t know… ummm … Maja) : First things first! For tomorrow, I need you to:
1) Take pictures of your entire house and post them. (You can post yours on the Flicker group).
2) Write down your goals for each and every single space that needs attention. Be detailed, specific and timely. “Get my house organized” is not going to cut it. This has to be involved. I need to know exactly what you are going to do and how you are going to get there. (These you can post ?)

Until next time friends! Get BUSY!

Tags: challenge, Flickr, Goals, Organize

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