Felt Like Knitting

Taking the plunge

Well, I decided to buy a Kindle.  I didn't plan on getting one because I like reading books - holding them, turning the pages, going to the library to get them, seeing them on my bookshelves...  But then I got some Christmas money and an email from a friend.  A book she had recommended was selling for 99 cents (The Kindle Daily Deal).  I hadn't been able to find that book at the library or at used book stores.  Suddenly having a Kindle seemed like a good idea if I could get books for 99 cents (and for free, too).  I can't see myself giving up paper books entirely, but I do like having this option.  The Kindle iPhone app is great, too!  Tonight I started to knit a cabled pouch for the Kindle.  It looks like I'll have to start over because it's a bit too big.  Do you have a Kindle and do you enjoy it?

Thanks for joining me on my Drawer-A-Day Challenge (or Drawer-A-Week Challenge for some)! I'd say that misery loves company but there is no misery here because so far I am really enjoying getting things cleaned out and taking before and after photos.

I've started a blog to document my progress.  If you are cleaning along with me and want your blog in the sidebar, let me know.

 

Drawer-a-Day Challenge

Well, it's that time of year...  A time when many of us reflect on the previous year and make resolutions or set goals for the year ahead.  I think the next year will be one of big changes for me.  Our daughter will graduate and go to college.  I'll try to figure out a second career and get a job.  And I've actually started to say "no" to some things so I'll have more time for my family and the things I used to do like sew, decorate, bake...

One thing I really want to do is get a handle on my house.  So I'm challenging myself to clean something each day - a drawer, a shelf, the spot under the bed.  The fun thing is that I'm not going to tell Steve about it and I'll see how long it takes him to notice things shaping up.  I'm making a few rules for myself - no cleaning on Sunday and I can clean ahead if I know I have a busy day coming up.  I'll probably post my progress but not every day because that would get boring to read.  :)  I'd love to have company so let me know if you want to join me in my endeavor!

                         Before                                          After

Since January 1 is a Sunday, I've already cleaned out my first drawer of the year.  Appropriately, I cleaned out the junk drawer!  Can you believe we had six rolls of tape in there?

Happy New Year to you all!