Valentine’s Day Purge
Andrew and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. Much like her, we choose to only indulge in discounted chocolates the day after. For us love is about the every day not about the forced emotional displays of affection. Social Media, as much as I love it, is much like Valentine’s Day- forced relationship fluff. Lately, I have been feeling suffocated by my online life. So, in keeping with my desire to be fluff-free I have been doing a little purging.
Twitter Purge
I have multiple Twitter accounts but @momontherise is my main account for this blogging. Unfortunately, it is also one of the reasons that I haven’t really been into Twitter lately. I was following so may people that I really felt there was not personal involvement. When Google introduced Buzz I was immediately drawn to it because of the personal nature of the network. You connect to people right away in part because you can follow conversations and such. As I talked about this with a few online friends, one mentioned how she had unfollowed every one in her Twitter stream and started adding only those who she wanted to connect with. She pointed me to http://www.unfolloweveryone.com and I immediately decided that this was the greatest thing since WiFi. I followed suit and went from follow over 5,0o0 people to none to 150. I am only adding those who I actually talk to- those who are more interested in selling me their business or services without connecting on a personal level will have to go. I find it very difficult to function in the noise.
Facebook Purge
Since refocusing on building my businesses (kristinabrooke.org and Moms/We of Hue), I decided to extend my purging to facebook too. I started by removing myself from all the games… Continue reading
Purge and plan
One of my biggest pet peeves is immaturity. Adults who cannot take criticism, chalk every negative opinion up to some trival reason, and those who don’t understand professionalism fall into this pet peeve category. I have spent much of 2009 giving people the chance to shine despite being warned that they were badseeds. But no more! I’m done.
For the first time in years I’m drawing a line. I’m not playing nice anymore and I’m going with my gut. In both my professional life and personal I’m drawing boundaries.
It won’t be pretty but it has to be done. Be prepared.
Weekly To-Do List: 9/13-9/19
*This post will remain at the top until the end of the week. I will add “DONE” in front of all tasks as I complete them.
Sunday 9/13
Complete (3 )blog posts
- DONE What Are You? Changed topic: Mental Illness is Cause for Concern and Outrage, Not Laughter
Mom’s of Hue- DONE Cheap Weekend Trip to Local Fairs/Events- Changed Topic: Never Overlook Hotel Safety: Traveling Mom
- Books My Daughter Loves for Mom on the Rise
Monday 9/14-
- DONE Work Out: Walking 2.3 + miles
- DONE Send Blogger Outreach Weekly Task for Traveling Mom
- DONE First Lesson of Mya’s Preschool (MPS)
- Complete Post- Homeschooling Outside the Box NY Homeschooling Examiner Blog
Tuesday 9/15
- DONE Work Out: Walking 2.3 + miles
- DONE Lesson Two-MPS
- Complete Blog Post for Mom on the Rise
- Send Moms of Hue Blogger Outreach Sheet
- DONE Being Interviewed on BLOGTALK RADIO with KIM ORLANDO
Wednesday 9/16
- DONE Work Out: Walking 2.3 + miles
- DONE Lesson Three- MPS
- DONE Phone Conference with Michele- The Integrated Mother
- CANCELLEDJumpStart Pet Rescue Event in NYC
- CANCELLEDBlog Post for Mom on the Rise about the JumpStart Event
Thursday 9/17
- Work Out: Walking 2.3 + miles
- DONE Lesson Four- MPS
- Blogger Outreach for Traveling Moms
- Plan it Out Thursday: New Addition
Friday 9/18
- Work Out: Walking 2.3 + miles
- Free Day
Saturday 9/20
- Work Out: Walking 2.3 + miles
- Fair
Tackle it Tuesday: Her Bedroom
Our project to day was not planned. Not really. But, my sister-in-law and her daughter moved back in with her mom and gave us tons of stuff for my daughter’s room. We decided to use this opportunity to purge, reorganize, and move furniture.
As a child, I always wanted a room that was cozy, fun, and a reflection of who I was. unfortunately, sharing a room with two sisters hindered my ability to pour a bit of myself into our room’s decor. I was the youngest too, so truth be told, I didn’t stand a chance.
I vowed that my daughter would have a great room! It would be fun, functional, and hers. All hers. Below are the pictures of what we did. I forgot to take any before pictures, but trust me, it looked a lot worse. And while it is not finished, I think it looks great.
