Day 9: Decluttering

Today is an exciting day!

My morning routine is done - somewhat improved by the fact that today is Quit Day so I had a shower as soon as I woke up.  It also means that my morning time isn't taken up with trying to fit in as many smokes as possible!  It was a real mental battle to get my patch on... The thought that I could just go down and buy a packet was foremost in my mind as I showered!  But it was my determination to stick to my budget that gave me the strength to put that patch on!

The hotspot I chose this morning is the basket on the breakfast bar - meant to hold keys and wallets, and some pens and pencils for phone messages and homework - it actually ends up as a dumping ground for anything that doesn't have a place.  I kept it simple and just removed all the tools and repair items (light bulbs, hooks, etc) and returned them to the laundry where they are meant to be.  Though I don't really have a place there at the moment as it is messy.  No perfectionism - it's good enough!

Day 9 we are introduced to Decluttering with a 5 minute Room Rescue.  As the zone is in the kitchen right now I chose to start there, and picked the breakfast counter - which holds the drawers for cutlery, utensils, tea towels, plates, and other random stuff.  My cutlery drawer is neat and clean so I went the next one down.. The utensil drawer.  It was overcrowded and filled with random stuff!  I emptied it and wiped the drawer clean.  I threw out some rubbish, put all the baking stuff in another drawer and used a disposable container to put in the measuring spoon and cups (which I am never able to find).  The drawer is minimised to what needs to be in there so now I can see everything!

I'm very happy!  Though I will note that I am often tempted to skip ahead to things I know are coming up or part of the big Flylady picture.  The swish and swipe, laundry stuff, zones, launch pad... All stuff I know and normally try and do all at once (and then crash).  Because of that I am purposely avoiding writing extra stuff into my routines.  I may do them.. But I don't 'have to' which keeps my inner rebel at bay!