Spring Cleaning

With spring rumoured to be just around the corner I thought it was time to do some spring cleaning. The only real signs of spring here in Tassie are the blossoms. We get a hint that the weather might be on the turn and then we get snow.

It doesn’t have to be spring to get things organised. It is the idea of shrugging off the winter coat that drives some need to freshen the house at the same time.

I’m not the best housekeeper, but things usually end up pretty close to where they should. Of late I have been very focused on my study and the house is starting to show signs of neglect. My daughter heads to the washing or ironing basket to find clothes before trying a drawer.

But the push to organise came because I can’t find my notes, or edits when I get the chance to sit down to write, and so I end up doing something else.

Therefore my study needs an overhaul as well. My desk has become a dumping ground, even the cat struggles to find a place to sit. I have notes and books and bills and birthday invitations and printouts in haphazard and unrelated piles. I can’t find a space to even write a note. And working on the computer has become frustrating as I get the mouse caught on one of the many piles of papers.

My aim is to start by clearing all the rubbish out of the room and clearing the bookcase. I have a beautiful bookcase but it holds everything from a power drill to an old camping stove. Once I have that cleared out, I can start using it to store all my books and notes. This will help clear the desk to make it more workable.

Then the filing.

By the end of the weekend I should have a clear and workable study again. It might take a little longer to get the rest of the house to where it should be; but with a tidy study at least I will be writing and happy.

Happy Scribbling.