TO THE FULLEST

I’m only thirty-something and there have been too many times where I’ve felt like the lamest person in the world.  Too many nights spent settling in after dinner, watching TV, catching up with friends via FB, text, maybe over the phone, and then calling it a night.  Anyone feeling me?  Sad, sad, sad (SMH).  In talking to many people though I’ve realized that I’m not alone here; this is actually somewhat “normal” behavior (especially for parents) but still, I don’t have to like it.  I’ll have plenty of time to sit around and watch TV when I’m dead.  Right now I want to do cool stuff.  I want to have fun stories to tell, I want to live.

            

So here’s the plan for my new life.  Finding time: I don’t have to shuffle my schedule around to “live”.  I’ll pick days and times that I’m already free so there’s no stressing over finding time or a sitter (never mind the added cost).  This is supposed to be fun, not torture.  Finding extra money: I’ll pick activities that aren’t super expensive and trade out other things for them.  Instead of getting my nails done or buying more clothes I don't really need one week, I’ll do X instead.  And if I find something a little pricey, who cares.  I’m doing it anyway.  Finding ideas: I already subscribe to a ton of email deal sites (more than a normal person can keep up with) like Groupon, Living Social, Urban Daddy, and Daily Candy so ideas for this new life should be easy.  These emails come across my desk every day and I think, “Ooh how fun does that look?”  Now I’ll actually know first hand what this stuff is all about.  Whether I use the deals or not, the ideas are there for the taking.  Could be as simple as trying a new restaurant with friends, could be as intense as a private flying lesson.  And the sites offer everything in between.

Point is, get out there and make it happen.  We only get one shot at this thing called life so let's make it good.  No, fantastic.  And if the class/experience/food was awful?  Hey, at least you get a good story out of it.  No?

I ROLL DEEP

To Facebook or not to Facebook, that was the question. 

When I started this blog I made the conscious decision not to start a Facebook page for it.  I knew it would be a struggle to keep up with and I wasn’t convinced that I needed it.  I could tweet my fleeting thoughts and write my more in-depth ones here on the Blog Monster with pics and all.  Followers come with both Twitter & the Blog so what was the point of FB, really?

I like hanging out with friends but I also look forward to being alone.  Maybe because I’ve always been content with just “being” drives my views on this argument here.  Perhaps my fondness for consolidation and my less than stellar tech ability also play into what many may consider bizarre for 2012.  But listen, I’ve got 3 emails, my personal Facebook, I constantly text, I joined LinkedIn because that was the “professional” thing to do, I started the Blog Monster, then actively joined Twitter, and now I’m getting invites for BranchOut though I’m not quite sure what it is (and I’m not going to find out so sorry if I’m ignoring your requests).  One person does not need 500 social media outlets!  With so many options, how can one person keep up them all?!

            

The answer is simple: one can’t, not well anyway.  I could certainly sign up for all of these fabulous things: create accounts, post pics, add my resume, update my info, all that good stuff, but I’d never in a million years have the time to use them for what they’re supposed to be used for – networking, keeping up with friends and family, and sharing information.  I hardly have time to discover what my friends, family and colleagues are up to in real life.

I know there are people out there who are digital ninjas.  I'm just not one of them...yet.  I made the decision not to create a FB page for the Blog Monster when I started this whole venture and...OK, OK I've totally caved.  What's one more thing to do, really?  I've given in to Pinterest for crying out loud so I think FB deserves a shot.  I write sarcastically about organizing - who the eff cares what I have to Pin? (though I do genuinely thank my very small handful of Pinterest followers, I'll be adding tonight, stay tuned).  So FB fan page, here I am.  Everyone, like away otherwise all this will be for naught.  I promise I'll try my best to keep up...

www.facebook.com/wildlyorganized

MHM! #obsession

It's MHM again...don't think I forgot with the long weekend and all.  And this one's a good one.

The Minimergency kit from ms. & mrs. www.msandmrs.com comes in 7 different colors and answers all of my bandage/aspirin in-bag storage conundrums.  It comes pre-packed with 16 essentials (Hairspray, Clear Nail Polish, Polish Remover, Nail File, Lip Balm, Earring Backs, Clear Elastics, a Sewing Kit, Double-Sided Tape, Stain Remover, a Deodorant Towelette, Pain Reliever, Tampon, Breath Freshener, Floss, & Bandages).  And the kit is so small (only 3.5" x 2" x 2") that when you go through all the essentials you can refill it and continue to use it in your bag to wrangle the things you use on a daily/weekly basis.

Check out the site for their other kits: working girls, moms, kits for men, kits for school, and kits for weddings.  Pretty genius.

THE HOUSEGUEST

You may feel overcome with joy or you may suddenly feel like you’ve been sentenced to life without chance of parole when you get the call.  “Heyyyyy!  I’m coming to town in a few weeks. Soooo excited!  Would it be cool if I stayed at your place?!”  Ugh.  So many pros and cons to this question.  My sentiment is almost always the latter but, at the end of the day, how do you say no?  Especially to friends or family.  If I seem like a cold-hearted biatch it’s because I am.

Having someone stay at your place for an extended period of time comes with so much baggage (pun absolutely intended; I hate their crap lying all over the place).  There’s the fun stuff, sure: catching up on lost time and actually getting to spend some time together.  But there’s mostly the not so fun stuff: figuring out shower schedules, the need to entertain when you just don’t want to, and them sleeping until 11am so you have to whisper and tiptoe around your place like a fool so as not to “disturb” the sleeping beauty.  You don’t want to be rude, after all.  And then there’s more bad stuff; the extra prep work that happens the week leading up to the visit.  Making sure the guest room is ready, the towels are clean, and that the grocery shopping for “fun” snacks is done (I don’t eat interesting food and I only drink water but I don’t want my guests to think, nope know for a fact, that I’m bizarre).  Making sure the house is comfortable overall for a friend you don’t see often and aren’t quite certain of what they like or need is tough and it’s a lot for a guest to ask, quite frankly.  And, OK, they’re not “asking”.  But yes they are.

So why the rant?  Because I have 3 coming this weekend and I’m stressing – just a little.  I haven’t had a houseguest since the incident of the foul smelling shoes that almost sent me to the hospital.  And now I have 3?  Two are making an overnight pit stop, but the third is staying for the whole holiday weekend.  Here’s what’s brilliant though…I won’t be around!  Of course I’m still prepping so the third will be comfy but it’s nice knowing I won’t have to deal with the nonsense.  BUT because I won’t be here I’m going a little above and beyond – maybe I do have a heart after all.  These are nice touches you can do whether you’re stuck with your guest or not.  I mailed him a set of keys so he doesn’t have to sleep on the porch, I’m leaving a subway map and a MetroCard for him, and of course I’ve made a list of the best restaurants and bars to check out while he’s here.  My apartment is pretty organized (weird) so he should be able to find everything else he might need during his stay.  Oh, and I told my landlord that he’ll be here so she doesn’t have him arrested.  Thought that was a crucial step.   

With this houseguest, I’m honestly a little torn.  We grew up together and don’t see each other often – haven’t seen each other in almost a year, actually.  So a part of me really wishes I could be home, part of me is glad I’ll be relaxing on the beach instead, part of me hopes he doesn’t go through all of my stuff.

(xoxo GK, you know I love you!)

I'M A LITTLE OBSESSED

I was going to make this a MHM but had to share tonight because I'm a little obsessed.  OK, maybe totally.  I finally ordered a new slash my one and only phone case ever (the "slip in" phone case that I bought under pressure 4 years ago doesn't count 1) because I never use it and 2) because it sucks).

I've dropped my phone more times than I care to admit.  OK, it's so many times that I've actually used my insurance more times than Apple should probably allow one customer to use.  My friends tease me for not having a case and I never bought a "real" one because I'm weird.  I feel like a phone case says so much about a person and I never found a pattern that screamed "Sarah!"  Everything I come across is "Eh, I'm sure I'll get sick of it in a few months" or "Yeah, that's totally not me".  And yes, I judge each and every person I see based on their phone case.  I guess I'm always waiting for the perfect case to come along, but after smashing my phone for what I thought was the final time last week I decided that I needed to get one, stat.

And then I found www.zazzle.com where you can make your OWN phone case.  Of course I immediately thought they were another cheesy "make your own" website.  You know what I'm talking about.  But they're actually pretty fantastic.  You upload a pic of whatever you want for your cover as long as it's in the proper format (check out their site for details), add a background color, text if you'd like, format it and you're done.  I ordered my case last Thursday and got it today.  They're super fast.

Now, I'm not the type to get a pic of my family (not my style) but how cool is it if you have your own "thing"?  Your own business, brand, blog.  I guarantee no one will have a phone like mine and it may even get people talking.  Check it.

GET ME THE EFF OUT OF HERE

     I’m going on vacation for the holiday weekend because I want to, deserve to, NEED to or I just might snap.  I haven’t had a real deal vacation in a while and after the year I’ve had, frankly, I’m due.  I booked myself a great hotel on the beach in Rhode Island and, while I’m not looking forward to the holiday traffic, I am looking forward to the peace and quiet of a long weekend, lots of sun, good food, and some new memories.

     Some of you might stress over packing causing your vacation to start off on the wrong foot so I’ve come up with a few pointers since I’m assuming many of you have trips planned as well.  If you follow these strategies I promise the process won’t be as overwhelming as it typically can be.  And, yes it’s in list form because lists are my friends.  So here you go and you’re welcome.

1) Don’t wait until the night before you’re leaving to pack.  You’ll end up with a snow suit and ski goggles for the beach or a bikini for the slopes because you’ll be so stressed slash annoyed that you waited until the night before that you’ll throw anything in your bag just to get the packing over with.

2) Go shopping for new clothes to cover what’s missing from your wardrobe but don’t go overboard.  If you’re not a hat person for example (I look like a 14 year old boy when I wear hats) then don’t buy freaking hats just because you’re going on vacation.  It’s stupid and it’s not you.

3) Plan your outfits ahead of time and pack only those outfits.  Sounds crazy but if you lay everything out: day #1) beach outfit, daytime outfit, dinner outfit, day #2) beach outfit, daytime outfit, dinner outfit, and so on – then there’s not a chance of over packing and bringing stuff that you’ll never ever, ever wear.  Oh, and bonus, you’ll have pre-made outfits so there’s one less thing to think about while on vaca.

4) Speaking of stuff you’ll never wear.  If you don’t wear the “super-fun-dressy-but-casual-tank-that-makes-others-think-I’m-laid-back-while-still-being-stylish” in your real life then you’re not going to wear it on vacation.  Don’t pack it.  As a matter of fact, donate it.  Today.

5) Don’t overdo it on the “stuff” because that just means you’ll have extra bags to schlep around.  Whether flying or driving, once you get to your destination you’ll have to unpack and deal with everything.  You’re going on vacation, let go of the crap for a little bit.  My son has 5,000 cars that he loves to play with every single day but I refuse to bring them all with us.  I’ll allow 10, plus some beach toys and I’m calling it a day.  1 toy bag max.  It’s 3 days people.

6) Check with your hotel to see if you can save on packing some things.  I know my place has beach towels, a hair dryer, things like that that I don’t need to worry about jamming into my bags.  It’s worth a call/website stalk in my book.

It’s vacation, start the relaxing off on the right foot by packing early and packing properly.  I know kids need their toys, women need their accessories and guys need their gadgets but try to leave some things at home this time around and actually be with your travel companions.  You might realize you enjoy the simple time away with them…not the stuff.

packing made simple

MHM! #obsession MAC ROCKS

When you bring 6 empty makeup containers into a MAC store for recycling www.maccosmetics.com you get the choice of a Lipglass, Lipstick or Eye Shadow...for free.  You hang on to some clutter for a bit, but it’s worth it to score some make up and to help the environment.  Brilliant on MAC’s part, btw.

 

I did some research and found out that Stila also recycles and if you bring your refillable containers into Trish McEvoy, you can buy the makeup to put back into the container.  No need to trash the cute case.

            I asked about recycling at the counters of many other well known companies and was told no, but if you guys know otherwise, feel free to correct below.

Not much participation last week, but that’s OK.  I can dole out the advice for free.  That’s kinda what I’m here for…

IT’S NOT A DIRTY WORD

A confession.  I re-gift.  And I don’t feel bad about it.  But let me explain before you freak out.

First of all, (maybe all too obvious) I hate clutter and so I get annoyed when I end up with things that I don't want.  It’s not that I’m unappreciative of the things I get, but a lot of times I end up with things I never asked for or that were totally unwarranted.  Perfect example?  Gifts with Purchase.  GWP’s, I hate you!  Sorry to all of the companies who participate, I understand why you do it, but if I want a cheap bag with my perfume or a lousy tee when I join the gym I’ll go out and get it on my own so it’s at least the right color or size, thanks.  Wait, no I won’t.

So, what to do with this junk that could easily accumulate over time?  Re-gift it.  And I’m not just talking crappy t-shirts here.  Any present that you get and isn’t quite “you” is OK to give to someone who will better appreciate it.  The bags I used to get with perfume?  Little kids in my life have loved them.  A thank you gift of tea and biscotti that I’m pretty sure was a leftover slash “crap we should’ve gotten you a gift but didn’t”?  I gave to a friend who actually drinks tea (I hate tea, but thanks for nothing).  And those tees?  Goodwill. 

They key is to unload the stuff right away. Don’t hold on to it, don’t waste a single second looking for a corner or drawer to shove it in, or even contemplate what you could possibly use it for.  Trust your first instinct.  You know you don’t like it, so don’t try convincing yourself otherwise because then you’ll just end up with a bunch of crap that you’ll have to sort through and clean out later. 

So “re-gift” what you won’t use but please don’t pass it off as an actual gift.  That’s just tacky.  There should be no wrapping involved, no cards, no “I shopped for hours, hope you like it!”  Let’s get serious.  The only thought you put into this is who will actually use this garbage??  It’s crap to you so be honest with your friend, “Hey, some idiot gave me tea, but I think you’ll like it.  Want it?”  It’ll make your friend smile and it’ll keep your house free of clutter. Win-win.  

STOP IT ALREADY!

I have a few friends and family members who I’ve recently seen balancing their checkbook.  You know who you are.  Like, physically pulling out receipts, jotting down totals in their checkbook register, and busting out the calculator to tally up the totals.  For real?  I thought balancing your checkbook went by the way of the Dewey Decimal system.  Come on people, it’s 2012!  You’ve got to trust in technology.

I’m not saying bury your head in the sand to how much money you spend.  Hello, I have an Excel spreadsheet that I use to stay on top of my monthly bills.  I’m saying God created online banking for a reason and you should be using it.  And if you’re using it, USE it.  Don’t sign up but still spend an hour each night making sure each receipt is reflected online.  Of course it is…it’s technology, it’s smart.  It knows. 

If you like to be more hands on with your money or if you have important assets that need to be managed, then use a program like Quicken.  I recently became reintroduced to Quicken when it was required for a job that I was interviewing for.  Since I hadn’t used it in forever I pulled up a tutorial online the night before and took a crash course.  I didn’t get the job but I can set up and manage a Quicken account like nobody’s business now!  It takes a little time to get a feel for it but once you do you can track spending, monitor ALL of your accounts in one spot, and even set spending goals or limits.  It’s great if you want a more hands on but user-friendly approach to your finances.  Still, if this is the system you choose to use…use it.  Don’t shuffle back and forth between Quicken, online banking, and your checkbook.  Keep it simple.

Whichever method you use, you should always know roughly how much money is in your account and keep an eye on it.  I have a great banking app on my phone (I use TD) that I can check in seconds if I need to.  If anything looks out of line, then that’s when you should take the time to investigate.  Look into pending transactions, recent history, etc. to make sure everything you’ve recently purchased is posted.  Occasionally restaurants make mistakes and double charge or you get charged for a service that was supposed to be free, etc.  We’re human, we make mistakes. 

Technology, though?  Technology doesn’t make mistakes.  So just stop it. 

Must Have Mondays! #obsession

Monday's are now officially Must Have Mondays! (MHM)...because I said so.

I'll post my obsession of the week and encourage you to do the same.  Obsession being product, store, idea...anything that helps you keep your life together.  I love getting out there and finding new tips so I'm not afraid of running out of ideas...I don't think.

Email (sarah@wildlyorganizedblog.com) or tweet (@wildlyorganized) me your obsession of the day/week (I'll give you the week) and I'll put my faves here on the blog.  Of course blog posts are always welcomed too.  This'll be fun, and it's like being a good Samaritan.  Two birds.


My MHM!:
Nanny Poppinz - For all the working parents out there. Emergency kid care when you need it. Pro sports teams use ‘em so they must be good. Call now!
http://www.nannypoppinz.com  1-877-262-6694 (select cities nationwide)

I honestly just used them today for the first time and the nanny they sent (Jackie) was amazing.  She showed up early, did the dishes, oh and my son loved her ;)  Can't beat it.

MHM!  Keep it real.

MOTHER'S DAY

Don’t worry I’m not going to post every day, I just wanted to get the blog started off on the right foot.  And with this being Mother’s Day and all, well, you’ll see…

In recently cleaning out my mom’s old house, I came across dot matrix print outs of the tongue in cheek article she used to write for the local paper called “Mothers Day”.  I seriously couldn’t have planned this more perfectly if I tried.

I also found piles of stuff that I had written as a kid: books, short stories, lists of my favorite foods, what the weather was up to if I had nothing else compelling enough to write about (I was kind of a dork, but we all go through phases so whatevs).  And as I read through this fabulous literature I was overwhelmed with the realization of how much I used to love to write.

While in college, I took a “What Is Your Perfect Job?” test in order to figure out what to do with myself once I landed in the real world.  I discovered then, through the results of this test, that we carry more of our parents’ traits than we’d probably want to admit.  At the time I found it annoying.  I didn’t want to go into non-profit like my mother.  And real estate didn’t interest me either like it did my mom.  The list went on and on with these jobs that were “perfect” for me but that I had zero interest in.  But it makes total sense if you think about it.  Our parents help shape our thoughts and make us into the people we eventually become.  And as I’ve grown up I’ve realized the benefits of branching out into the originally “dismissed” corners of my life.

The mere fact I’ve decided to take on this blog and write a column just as my mom did twenty plus years ago proves that I’m more like her than I ever thought I would be.  And it's very apropos that it debuted this weekend.  She’s always teased me for my lists, for laying my school clothes out the night before (we’re talking pre-school here and, yes, I still do it to this day), and for my overall compulsive ways so I think she’ll get a kick out of what I have to say here.

A Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there.  Because like it or not, somehow, some way, good or bad, they had a little something to do with how we all turned out.  

HIGH IN THE SKY

I flew to Boston today be a good daughter for Mother’s Day and then I’m flying back to NYC tomorrow to be a good mom.  I’m ridiculous, I know (feel free to comment below).  But listen, here’s the thing, some people have got to relax at the airport.  There wasn’t a latte to be found in my terminal and it was WAY too early in the morning for all the nonsense I was dealing with.  At the airport I tweeted about these discombobulated flyers (a word my bff’s from grade school and I used on a daily basis and one that I’ve decided to bring back…full force so watch out) and on my flight decided to come up with some rules for these wild ones.  Here you go…

1) You’re one person, you don’t need 5 bags.  Last I checked we’re boarding a commercial plane not a private jet.  And you don’t look like a Trump to me so pack accordingly.  If you can manage your multiple bags appropriately – fine.  If you can’t, however, and you drop them one more time or bump me with them again then I’m throwing them in the garbage.  It’ll be worth getting arrested for.

2) Stop huffing and puffing and pay attention already.  You’re giving me anxiety.  If we’ve been waiting in the security line for 10 minutes then we’ll get to the front eventually.  And when you do make it to the front, don’t hold the rest of us up even longer while you rifle through your 5 bags looking for your ID and boarding pass.  And you thought I was weird for walking around shoeless this whole time with boarding pass, passport, AND license in hand.  It’s called being prepared.

3) These “new” rules you complain about have been in place for oh, I don’t know, a good ten years now.  Get over it.  Take your shoes off, put them in the bin and walk through the metal detector already.  And if you get groped in the process, so be it.  Keep it moving.

4) You can’t board the plane until called so sit at the gate, read, play Draw Something, eavesdrop, whatever you need to do to pass the time.  Just don’t be that guy who starts the line and makes everyone else feel compelled to stand and wait for like 30 minutes.  Because then I’m the “weirdo” sitting, secretly stressing that the plane might just leave without me.

5) Getting on and off of the plane should be simple.  Get on, find your seat and sit in it.  Don’t put your bag away only to need it one minute later – I won’t let you get up.  I won’t.  Upon landing if you’re at the back of the plane just sit down.  Sit.  You’re not going anywhere for a while.

OK, that about covers it.  I can only hope that everyone flying out of Logan tomorrow reads this and has time to get it together.  If not, there at least better be a good latte on hand.  

I’m just saying.

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

We as humans like patterns in nature – songs have cool beats that we play imaginary drums or dance to, we’re mesmerized enough by the colors and designs in shirts so much so that we (gasp!) buy them, and zebras.  Just zebras.  For whatever reasons as humans we’re naturally drawn to order, pattern, and rhythm.  And it’s not un-cool to like these things.  No one’s ever made fun of me for liking a certain fabric, wearing a particular shirt, or singing along to a song.  I mean, they have, but not for the point I’m trying to make here.

So, why do I get teased for setting order to the other stuff in my life: my things, my time, my bills?  Why is it weird to people that my drinking glasses are lined up just so, my closet is color coordinated, and that I like to organize and reorganize my closets in order to de-stress?  Isn’t my behavior exactly what nature asks, requires, or dictates even?  I mean it’s been a while since I’ve studied Biology, but the name Darwin is suddenly coming to mind.  Based on the principles of all that is the world, we organized folk are slowly (in my mind, anyway) creeping up as the more fit of the species.  

Hmm.

All you haters better check yourselves.

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