Organization makes me happy.

I came across an older blog entry from A Bowl Full of Lemons that really made me think about how much organization plays into my life. [And how much I love it!]

I organize my thoughts.

My plans.

My people.

My budget.

My toiletries.

My to-do list.

My to-buy list.

My emails.

Oh yes, I have an ongoing list at all times for "what to buy" and for "what to do."  

Just a small segment of my email folders.

If you must ask...

I also have an ongoing list of present ideas for the loved ones in my life as well.   Let's face it--how many times have you seen something totally perfect for your mom/dad/uncle/sister-in-law but, then their birthday or Christmas comes around 6 months later and you can't think of what to get your mom/dad/uncle/sister-in-law .  Awful feeling!

Making lists and obsessing about organization is the lifestyle that I love love love.  There is nothing better than putting entries into my agenda or that feeling of crossing items off my "to do" list.  Every night I re-write it and think of how much I accomplished.  Does anyone think this is sad?  I can definitely understand why you would :)

A Bowl Full of Lemon's challenge was to record my schedule each week and to take time each day to figure out what I want to get accomplished.  I believe in this 100% and will continue to do this for a sane lifestyle!

My agenda for this week

Aug 1 - Aug 7

1. Monday - Work, Grocery shop, Bachelorette with Eclectically E
2. Tuesday - Work, Gym, Cook fajitas for the boyfriend
3. Wednesday - Work, Gym, Walmart trip (yikes)
4. Thursday - Work, Pack & pay bills, get to bed early
5. Friday - Work, leave and drive straight to Columbia (boyfriend's parents' house)
6. Saturday- Lake Murray!  Around 9 p.m., go to my house
7. Sunday - Church, family time, drive back to Atlanta, celebrate 1 year anniversary!

GENIUS:
I came across this amazing idea from eighteen25 blog to turn you boring to-do list (specifically your around-the-house to-do list since it can't go with ya!) into a decorative piece of art! Just take a regular frame and  print out your own, customized to-do list sheet with lines and insert inside the glass (or go to the link and download theirs).  Then, write on the glass with a dry erase marker and erase when you want to start over!  Stay tuned for my rendition of the at-home to-do list!

I could go on forever about organization.  What fun tips do you have for organizing?