After The Big Move from apartment to house, it seems I have spent more time looking for things than actually doing what needed to be done with the thing I was looking for. As I find time in between life's busy moments, I tackle one more small area that needs to be cleaned out. Tonight, it was the top drawer of my desk. When was the last time you took a good look at yours? Why is it that we seem to accumulate so many things in that one little space? And what's with all the writing instruments? I have a cup on my desk full of pens, and another complete collection in the drawer. What strikes me funny about it is this: I am a geek, a computer guru, ok, I admit it, I'm a nerd! I do 99% of everything on my computer. If I can't find a way to type it..... heck, I seem to find a way to type everything except the rare check I have to write because I don't want to set up a one time payment on bill pay!! So what's with the need for all the pens and pencils and markers?? One of each should be more than sufficient!
The same goes for paper... especially paper that doesn't fit in my printer! Granted, I like really good looking paper to print on. I love the preprinted borders and such readily available to fit in my printer and give my writings a snazzy look. But the rest of it? I have blank note cards in my drawer that I've had for (thinking hard.... I'm guessing about eight years?) Goodness knows I can't imagine that I'd need all these! OK, ok, I have to admit, I think a hand written note or card is one of the nicest things I can get in the mail. But the geeky side of me also understands how busy everyone else can be, and think that even if its typed and printed, the thought is there if I get a letter that way.
So, with those thoughts in mind, my goal tonight is to get that drawer cleaned out; maybe I'll take some of the extra pens and markers to work so they'll get used. Who knows what I'll find at the bottom of this drawer, or any of the others: Maybe a really great old love letter, or a missing $10 bill; a good luck penny or rabbit's foot; vintage pictures. Any of those finds just might bring back some really great memories... and for certain, having the drawer(s) organized again might bring a little more peace and/or harmony to my crowded mind!
HUGS to everyone!
