"Get Organized, Dinglecheese!"

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by katiesue

Dinglecheese is my new favorite word.

Everyone on the road with me as I drive is either a "dinglecheese" or a "fvckstick". The latter, btw, was used in "The Departed". It's good to know that I'm not the only one who uses that word.


I went through my basement last night to sort through some books and CDs. I decided to only take one box of books with me and no CDs. I will download the ones I love.

I also decided that I have too much stuff. Bleh.

I'm going to look for a good calendar during lunch today.

As for a good pen, I love my Pilot G2 O7 Gel pens. I don't have any fancy ones... I'm no Euromeinke.

I also acquired a messenger bag/computer case for my laptop. I'll find a man purse for my stuff soon.

[RStar]

That's a great start!

Getting rid of clutter is good, it' helps you find things faster.

As already mentioned, the key to getting organized is making new habits for what you need done. If finding a bill or piece of paper seems to be your problem, always do the same thing with it when it comes in. File it, place it in a stackable to be filed, or some other system. Pick a day to always do your filing, place it on your calander. BTW, I don't have an electronic calender (I would forget to look at it), but I do have two that I maintain pretty well. One at work facing me on the wall at my desk, and one in a central lokation by the main counter at home where everything comes in at (mail, everything I bring home and place there until I do something else with it, ect.)

I don't set things down in odd places. My keys, glasses, and wallet are always on my person, or on my dresser. Never anywhere else. This means I have never lost them (with the exception of resently when I leaned into a large box that I was putting one of my gift baskets into and my glasses fell out of my shirt pocket. I mailed them to Florida! But I realized it and emailed him. He found them and mailed them back!)

I also have to right things down. I use sticky notes placed in my wallet. I don't often carry a pen on me, but I have them all around at work, home, in my car, or someone with me usually has one.

I also carry a really small black book in my wallet that has loads of info besides addresses and phone numbers.

Good luck!

[MouseWife]

I have to say, this is GC's thread but I am picking up on things.

Hanging my head in shame but still picking up things.

I have been totally trying to do just that with my mail, RStar. It would work if I could stick to it.

I can't believe you sound so calm about your glasses situation! I would freak! But, yes, misplacing glasses is the worst! You can't see them to find them! And, if, ahem, your home is a bit cluttery, you will have a worse time.

GC, great idea about cd's. That is a new way of thinking for me but it is what I did on our recent road trip. I haven't uploaded all of my cd's {which the Hubster doesn't understand why and I may take some off but....} but I did get nice surprises from cd's I'd forgotten about.

Ugh. A system for paying bills on time? I try and it usually works...any tips?

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by MouseWife

Ugh. A system for paying bills on time? I try and it usually works...any tips?

Set up scheduled E-pay from your bank.

[MouseWife]

That may be what I do. Hadn't even considered it previously because our old computer was so messed up but this one has a pretty good security program so maybe.

Thanks, NA. And by the way to your organizational skills!! But I think we all knew that from how you coordinate meets, etc. You shine.

[RStar]

Originally Posted by MouseWife

I can't believe you sound so calm about your glasses situation! I would freak! But, yes, misplacing glasses is the worst! You can't see them to find them! And, if, ahem, your home is a bit cluttery, you will have a worse time.

Well, I am only slightly near-sighted and only need them for reading street signs from a distance, and watching TV or a movie. Other than that I don't wear them (which is why they were in my pocket rather than on my head). Plus I have a second pair, which on the same day.... BROKE! On of the arms just fell off. A screw gave out or something, and the springy thingy is long gone. Brand new (4 months) and now I need to send them in for repairs! But at least at home I could wear them to watch TV with just one arm.

Originally Posted by MouseWife

Ugh. A system for paying bills on time? I try and it usually works...any tips?

Try this:

When a bill comes in, sit down and fill it out, write the check, and put the mailing date you want to send it in the spot for the stamp, and put them in my out going slot. I get paid on the 1st and the 15th, so I have bills set up to be due on the 5th and the 20th. So I pull the group out for the 15th at that time, put the stamps on the dated area, seal the envelope, and off they go. I'm salery so my checks are always the same, and I know my budget, so it's a matter of doing the work. By doing it as they come in you spread it out. I also have douplicate checks, and when I'm sending them out, I go to the doups and enter all the checks at that time.

[MouseWife]

Originally Posted by RStar

Try this:

When a bill comes in, sit down and fill it out, write the check, and put the mailing date you want to send it in the spot for the stamp, and put them in my out going slot. I get paid on the 1st and the 15th, so I have bills set up to be due on the 5th and the 20th. So I pull the group out for the 15th at that time, put the stamps on the dated area, seal the envelope, and off they go. I'm salery so my checks are always the same, and I know my budget, so it's a matter of doing the work. By doing it as they come in you spread it out. I also have douplicate checks, and when I'm sending them out, I go to the doups and enter all the checks at that time.

That is a very good idea. I need to try this. I am so forgetful, I forget the dates. The Hubster is also salary so I also know how much we are getting but I think we need to work on the budget part....

I am pretty nearsighted then I guess because I put on my glasses when I wake up. I probably could manage without them but I am pretty klutzy so I worry I will break another toe...that hurt!

Thanks!

[RStar]

You're welcome, and yes, put on the glasses and don't break any more toes!!!

[MouseWife]

Originally Posted by RStar

You're welcome, and yes, put on the glasses and don't break any more toes!!!

For sure!! It isn't so easy to wear some shoes anymore....I can't imagine what would happen if I broke another one! Yikes!