I discovered the world of blogs about a year and a half ago, and I immediately thought that it was the thing for me. I mean, a reason to write – great! A chance of someone actually reading what I write – wow! So, I’ve researched, considered, planned, meant to and generally procrastinated in starting one. Why? Well, it hasn’t been for a lack of ideas. I have some great blog ideas, and I think they could really work. I’m passionate about being a mother and have had several people suggest that I do one about that. I’m quite the couponing expert now and love to give advice on that subject. So why the slob idea?
Basically, my reason for putting off the blog thing was that I knew it would/could be something I would really get into. I’ve always loved writing, but I’m not the type who keeps a journal by my bed. I need a purpose to get me to write. I also know that I’m easily consumed by new and exciting things and I didn’t really need another thing to distract me from that thing from which I get so easily distracted . . . housework. I could talk about motherhood, but I would be so afraid that if someone saw my house on the wrong day (translated – any day I’m not expecting company), I would feel like a fraud.
My house is messy. Really messy. And this is the area where I feel like a total failure. I am constantly frustrated with it and I know it affects all the other areas of my life, and the lives of each person in my family. Even the things I’m pretty good at could be so much better if it weren’t for this problem.
Every mother knows that the real time for resolutions is the beginning of the school year. This is when everything really starts over. So, in this year where I only have one at home, I wanted to finally get this thing conquered. Combining my desire to blog with my need to fix this area of my life is not going to be an overnight solution. I’m not doing a 30 day or even a 365 day plan to a cleaner house. I need to change my routine, my habits and finally be consistent in this.
My commitment to my non-existent readers is to be honest. Completely honest. I will stop making excuses and do what needs to be done. My hope is that writing daily on this blog will make me keep my focus.
Today I start to follow your journey. I am delighted that I heard about your blog. I too hope to be able to de-clutter and keep my home tidy.
Cheers!
Awesome idea, and I look forward to reading more! Glad I found your blog from a link over on today's WFMW posts!
i am not a slob, but i love reading your blog! i love the lists (huge list-maker here) and watching your mind/house transformation. you have a great sense of humor, and the blog is sprinkled with sage perceptions about life, clutter, value and yourself. thanks for opening up your deslobification to us on the web.
dawn
Thanks for the inspiration. I started my own blog about taking control of my clutter and all (a long journey, I am sure) and my first entry was entitled "Here we go!" in honor of this post. Thanks and I look forward to reading more of your blog.
I am on mat leave with my second child and have been bitten by the decluttering bug. Look forward to reading about your journey
Again as I read this I am amazed much like me you sound. I’m encouraged!
Wow there’s more of us out there. I’ve had hubby buy me strugglinghomemaker.com and then let it expire. I felt like I could’ve written this post myself. Looking forward to reading your blog!
Yes, Maggie . . . there are so many more of us than I ever imagined before I started this blog! Glad you found me!
Oh My!! Thank you!! It´s like taking words out of my mouth. I´m so very glad you have a page for “New” people. I looked at your most recent blog and was completely intimidated. I´m much better now
…Thanks!
-Heather Kaspar
http://buckupbaby.blogspot.com
I just found your blog and holy moses, there are people like me out there!!!!
I found your blog through The Finer Things in Life. I got the de-cluttering bug in April 2011 after my husband of 29 years passed away at the tender age of 50. He was sick for 17 years and was ready to go, but me and boys miss him, of course. Anyway, BOY did I get the de-cluttering bug after he passed! It felt so good to get rid of the hospital-related stuff first and continue on with cupboards, closets, garage, etc. There is still a LOT more I can find new homes for or just toss. Some people are still in the “acquiring stage” and they are happy to take the stuff that I don’t want. Now I have to learn to get rid of the big stuff like some furniture–and two electric wheelchairs. Wish me luck–and I’ll gladly accept prayer!
Wow, Kathy, you will definitely have my prayers. I’m so glad you found my blog. There are so many of us together on this journey.
Hi Nony!
I’ve decided to take your advice and read your blog backwards. I’m not as big of a slob as I used to be. FlyLady has helped a lot, but like you, I got overwhelmed from all the emails and unsubscribed. I do make my bed every day now!
I used to post Clutterbug Confessions every week on my blog. It was great motivation. But then I deleted them all along with every other post because I’m moody/crazy/can’t make up my mind/or something like that. I just relaunched my blog August 1st. I don’t do Clutterbug Confessions anymore, but I might confess a few things here.
I am struggling! Especially since our newest blessing entered the scene. We’re a homeschooling family, and each day I resolve again to homeschool, respect my writing time, and keep a reasonably clean house.
I’m glad for the chance to read your journey as I live mine!
Rebecca
Welcome, Rebecca!
Hi Nony,
I just found you and started reading from the beginning. Just wanted to say how inspiring you are. I read about 30 posts then got up and washed the dishes and folded some laundry. You encouraged me to start when I just didn’t know where to start.
Thanks again,
Cathy
Welcome, Cathy! I’m so glad you found me! It’s amazing how much of a difference it makes to just do something . . . anything!
Just found your blog via OrgJunkie. I’m enjoying reading about your progress and how you are learning to change your thoughts and behaviors – you have great advice and a very honest voice.
Welcome, Amy!
Wow…I’m not alone! I found your blog through Mama’s Laundry Talk and I am so glad I did. I swore I wouldn’t turn into my mother (growing up I was too embarrassed to have friends over) and I did. This breaks my heart because now I’m too embarrassed for my kids to have friends over.
I love the concept of Flylady, and have started over SO many times, but I need to find a way that will not overwhelm me. I’m starting to read your blog backwards today! Maybe, just maybe, after 44 years I’ll succeed!! Thank you for being so willing to share your journey…..God bless!!
Oh Lord. I’m at the beginning. I know this is gonna be good because I hear in your words what is echoed in my head. My whole life is affected by the fact that I can’t keep it together with the cleaning. I’d rather be weeding the garden but alas, somehow somebody has to vacuum around here. Look forward to your journey!
I am a slob. That’s one of the reasons I started a section of my blog as Confessions of a Disorganized housewife. I haven’t posted every week *because* I’m so disorganized. I’ve read countless organizing/cleaning books and most were/are written by people who seemingly were born cleaning and organizing. Just two days ago I found your blog, and I realized, you get it. You’ve been where I am now. I’ve said it before, you inspire me. My dishes are done (for the moment.), my floor is swept, my stove is clean. I feel like i have a friend right here with me, encouraging me to continue decluttering and turning this house into a home. Thank you.
You speak from my soul….thank you
I just discovered your website and book (bought it) 2 days ago. My house has been overwhelming me for quite some time. Up until this January, I was homeschooling 2 of my children and just let the house go as I had no time to do it. (so was my excuse) I didn’t know that I wasn’t the only one with this problem.
I did the dishes, 4 loads in the washer plus some by hand. All day, I kept saying to myself, “Do the dishes” even after I was done and while trying to get to sleep last night. I even made up a “do the dishes” song… lol It was amazing how good it felt to wake up to no dishes in the sink.
I admit that I am a slob. That is hard to admit. I don’t know why I am. I don’t want to be.
I read your book (yes, all of it tho I did start a load of dishes before I finished
I already have hope for my home! I thank God that I’ve found your book and website. Thank you!
Now to go unload the dishwasher!
Wow Nony, you are my soulmate! I am also a slob, I also want to be a blogger but I don’t know what to blog about. I’m afraid of being judged, mostly! But the reason I am here is because of my kinship with your slobbyness. I am an Army Retiree with two school-age kids, and my military discipline retired when I did. I need my focus and discipline back, all of this free time has given me a “I have time, I’ll do it later” attitude, except that later never comes…..I can’t even admit to my hubby that I have a problem!