New blog to follow

I found a new blog to follow. I falls under the same category as www.realsimple.com only it is a blog instead of a site, so not quite as user friendly, but still full of wonderful organizing tips. It's called I'm an Organizing Junkie and it fits me oh so well. I think what got me hooked was her post on "Makeup Storage Makeover", which was basically a picture version of my first month of life, here at Trinity. I am so proud, I think I might even take a picture of some of my favorite organizing feats, including my jewelry drawer (1), hair/makeup drawer (2) and the delightful linen closet (3)! Wow, I really am this excited :) Oh, and our new storage cabinet for the bathroom (4).

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I often wonder "Was I like this before I got married? before I went to college? before I met Mike? etc" just to make sure I am staying true to who I am. The answer is generally a resounding "Yes". Sure I've grown and learned and matured (I think) but when you boil things down to personality and genetic makeup... I am a list-making, people-pleasing and over-analyzing east-coast girl. Yup. All of the above!

Shampoo... not just for hair

We had to "shampoo" our carpets this weekend. The good news is that we can foster dogs again! It's been almost one month since we said goodbye to Baby (now Zoe) and we hear she is doing well. When you get used to having a furry friendly pet that depends on you, makes you take walks for exercise each day and gives you attention, it's hard to give that up. We both are dog people and really enjoy taking care of them and training them, not just the fun playing and cuddling part. After learning on Saturday that all we needed to do was to shampoo our carpets and wash our couches... we got right to it! Now we are just waiting to find the right pup that needs a home!