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I know I know

Posted by ThisOrganizedLife on November 25, 2012
Posted in: Uncategorized. Tagged: Home Management Binder, life, Organization. Leave a comment

Well, my apologies.  I wasn’t really back last time I said I was.  BUT, this time, I am.

I have spent some time (in light of me and my other half moving in the near future) of taking my organization addiction to the next level.  In the process of doing that, I am going to be making more time to blog, and also to share some of my organization tips with you guys!

By doing this, I think, if you try it, you will find that life will run a lot smoother.

The first thing I did was create a Home Management Binder.  This binder is basically all of the basics you will need to keep your life organized.  It covers things from a monthly/year calendar, to menu planning, and finances.  Once I begin to get mine better put together, I will be sharing that with you guys!  I also plan on sharing home organization tips with you guys when we begin our move.

I am so excited because I get a clean slate to start with and I can get organized and stay organized!

 

Stay Tuned!

TTH

Hello All, I’m back

Posted by ThisOrganizedLife on June 26, 2012
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Well, I know it has been quite a few months since I’ve blogged.  Right after New Years, I went out of town for two weeks, and kind of got away from my goal to blog everyday.  I’ve been thinking about it, but never got around to it.  I’m going to try to be better about it from now on. 🙂  I decided I’m going to post on various things.  Things that I have a passion for, such as life, organization, and things of that nature.  I hope you stick around! Anything you would like to see my opinion on, or see me blog about, just let me know! 🙂

 

Good Day to All!!

Almost a New Year

Posted by ThisOrganizedLife on December 31, 2011
Posted in: Uncategorized. Tagged: life, living, negative, New year, new years eve. Leave a comment

Every year around this time people start posting statuses about the new year right around the corner. No biggie.

What bugs me is that almost every post goes something like this: ” (insert year here) you sucked, (insert year here) will be better”. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

I’ve been on Facebook for a few years now and I see it all the time.

My point? So you’re telling me that every year you have been alive has been absolutely terrible?

I find that highly difficult to believe. Yes every year I’ve been alive something negative has happened at some point I’m sure. But does that mean because of that one event the whole year is written off as bad? If so, I’m sorry but you’re stupid.

I’m sitting here in my bed on New Years Eve because my boyfriend and I got in a fight. I guess that means 2011 is absolutely horrible right? I think not. A lot of amazing things happened in 2011. Don’t let a few negative things make you write the year off.

Anyway, that’s my thoughts for the evening. I hope everyone has a safe and joyful New Year and may 2012 brig bigger and better things into your life!

TrialsTribulationsHope
*Never Give Up Hope*

Nurture vs. Nature

Posted by ThisOrganizedLife on December 30, 2011
Posted in: Uncategorized. Tagged: anxiety, choices, comparison, decisions, depression, life, Nurture vs. nature, self harm, struggles. Leave a comment

What makes John Doe who he is? What about Jane?

A lot of people argue the Nurture vs. Nature theory.

I don’t chose one side more than the other. But I do believe, it ultimately comes down to choices made by yourself, how could you argue that?

My childhood and most of my teenage years were not the best. My mom has many mental health issues, and my dad is an alcoholic/drug addict. In my younger years I grew up with my parents fighting constantly, and the cops being at our house was a common occurrence. As I got older, my dad left, and I began to realize how much my mom was really at fault too. As soon as my dad left, she turned on me. Many nights I had to call the police on her because of her actions. An example would be me being locked in my room sitting up against the door to keep it shut because I didn’t have a lock on it and her stabbing it with a chefs knife trying to get ahold of me. Why? Because we had been joking around a few minutes earlier and I tried to tickle her, she immediately turned on me. Money was always a problem, we hardly ever had food on the table because my mom would buy things for herself before she would feed myself and her, somehow, she never was hungry though.
For quite a few years after my dad left I struggled with depression, and self harm. That was probably part of genetics due to my mothers nature; however, I didn’t let that turn me into her. I fought, and continue to fight through it. Enough of that.

Now on the other hand; I have this friend. Always the friend right?
Anyway, her life was much different than mine while she was growing up. Her parents were still together, she grew up in a nice house, and had pretty much anything she could ever want. She never went without.
However, she too struggled with depression, self harm, and even anorexia at one point. Her family immediately got her help.
I can’t say much more on the subject because I clearly don’t know her life like I know mine.

Whats the point? The point is this.

Statistics would suggest that Person “A”, myself, would be the one to turn to drugs and alcohol to cope with the bad situations. It would also suggest that Person “B”, my friend, would be the one to have their life together, even with the struggles she faced.

The reality is this:
While I may not have my life completely figured out yet (who does?), I am definitely not that person statistics say I could be. On the contrary, my friend is the person that I “statistically” should be.

Why do I say that?
Here’s the difference (keep in mind we are both under the age of 21 and im one year younger):

Me: No arrests
Her: Two Felonies and One Misdemeanor

Me: no children
Her: one child

Me: no drugs or alcohol
Her: drinking when she can, drugs even more often

Me: over two years in the military and in college, struggling to find a job
Her: had a job literally handed to her, no college at all (been out of high school for 3 years)

Me: Struggling to live on my own
Her: still living with her parents

Me: bought my own car
Her: has had two (one brand new) given to her

Me: pay for all bills
Her: all hers are paid

Me: Nothing to do with gangs
Her: that’s all she hangs with

Moving on. But before I do so I want to make it very clear that I do not by any means hate her. Disagree with some of her choices? Of course, I care about her.

Now. The thing I find odd here is that, at least to me, it seems that the first three points should be switched around.

Yes, there is a bit of nurture v nature in this but I believe a high portion on this lies on your own choices and when it’s time to grow up and make yourself better, I don’t believe you should tear yourself down.

My challenge to you:
Make yourself a better person.
If you have someone that brings you down, let them go.
Have a bad habit? Kick it.
Been procrastinating about something? Do it.

As long as its legitimately beneficial to you, do it!

Opinions are welcome.
This post was kind of on a whim, I hope you enjoyed it and it provoked some thought.

TrialsTribulationsHope
*Never Give Up Hope*

Say What You Need To Say

Posted by ThisOrganizedLife on December 30, 2011
Posted in: Uncategorized. Tagged: challenge, dishonest, friendship, hardship, honest, Honesty, lie, lies, life, question, relationships. Leave a comment

I’ve found in life that it may hurt you, or someone else temporarily but no matter what honesty should be you’re highest priority as far as morals go.

I am by far not perfect in this aspect, but I try my best.

However, even with that flaw, people who know me typically believe me because of how ridiculously honest I can be sometimes, I usually end up making people mad. For others, it’s hard for them to believe that Im being honest. I find that sad, I know that’s caused due to the massive amounts of dishonest people in the world which makes it harder for people to believe the truth. Could you imagine the effect it would have if even the smallest fraction of people in this world were honest every chance they got?

White lies even have an effect that most don’t realize. Even the smallest lies will cause a snowball effect and then the next thing you know, it’s a massive lie and more than likely people are getting hurt.

I challenge you. The next time the opportunity arises, and you have the opportunity to either lie or tell the truth, buck up and chose the truth. It may hurt someone but if you really mean that much to them then they will get over it. I know this for a fact. My best friend and I get in fights where we don’t talk for weeks/months, you know why? Because of my honesty, and my willingness to share my thoughts. BUT at the end of the day, we are there for each other. We eventually get over it.

Challenge yourself! Let me know how it goes.
Also, name a time where you were completely honest when you didn’t have to be, how did it work out for you?

TrialsTribulationsHope
*Never Give Up Hope”

Hello All

Posted by ThisOrganizedLife on December 29, 2011
Posted in: Uncategorized. Tagged: hope, inspiration, Inspirational, inspire, resolutions, struggles, trials, tribulations. 3 Comments

One of my New Years Resolutions was to start a blog. I figured, why wait? My resolution is now to keep this blog up throughout 2012 and hopefully inspire others.

Throughout my short time on this earth I have had many trials and tribulations, but, no matter what, the hope is still there. Even when I may not see it. Hence the name of my blog.

I am still young, fresh out of high school, and my life, by far, has been no joy ride. I know you’re thinking “you’re a teenager, you have yet to live”. But I have lived enough to see and realize more than I should at my age.

I don’t have much more to say, but as time goes on, my posts will become better, and hopefully more inspirational and interesting.

I also encourage you to watch this 10 minute inspirational video. One of the best I have seen. Really makes you think.
The Last Lecture – Randy Pausch

I’ll leave you with this quote from the video, and a question:
“Experience is what you get when you don’t get what you want.” – Randy Pausch

What was the best experience you gained by not geting what you wanted?

Enjoy!

TrialsTribulationsHope
*Never Give Up Hope*

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