2010 ended with me recovering from shoulder surgery as a result of a car accident. My apartment really took a backseat in my priorities. Cleaning was only completed in turns. Vacuuming was the only thing that I made sure got done more than once a week. So starting yesterday, I've began a cleansing process. I started in my kitchen, trashing anything which had expired and food storage containers which were either over used, or just plain old. I ended up with half a 50 gallon trash bag full of the containers. I then finished the bag off with a few things from the pantry. I basically took everything out of a cabinet and the pantry to rearrange and restock. The end result was a less cluttered and more organized pantry. I used to have my soda, water and gatorade sitting out on the counter (I don't like to keep it in the frig), now it has a place on a shelf in the pantry. I also went to Walmart for supplies today and found an over-the-door pantry organizer. I've used this to put my Ziplock bags, Saran wrap, and Reynolds wrap so it's easy to access when needed.
As for the cabinet, I used it for the heavier jars (my mom like to stock me up on my favorite peppers from WV - Oliverio's), baking supplies (confectioners sugar, measuring cups, etc), pasta, and peanut butter. I threw out a few baking things which had been opened and were probably spoiled.
On my Walmart trip I got a few organizers for my bathroom and bedroom, just to make things a little prettier and personalize my apartment. After three years, I'm finally making my apartment a home. Started with a hand-me-down mahogany, king-sized bedroom suit, followed up with my new sofa and ottoman, and for now, lastly, my new dining room table and chairs. I haven't had a dining room table for three years either. I hope to add to my dining room with a storage piece and move back to the living room for a new media center. I need more bookcase space, because the one I have is over flowing with books.
All in all, I'm happy with the start I've gotten. I planned to get more done today, but shoulder/back pain has me out for the count today. I also plan to hit the gym tomorrow if my body will allow me. If not, I'll continue to read my Kindle. Just finished Dracula, gonna read another Classic or Crazy Love by Francis Chan. I've heard Crazy Love is very moving and inspirational. I look forward to discovering it.
I plan on chronicling my year of change here on the blog. So please, bare with me.
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