Still Going

I am happy to report yet another box of books has left the house! Some I am finding really easy. I am sure it will get more difficult as the piles get smaller. I obviously have a huge amount of books. More, I must admit, than I thought. I am finding them everywhere! I must admit that shopping for books is something I tend to do when I'm feeling down. Other people shop for clothes and shoes - I shop for books! Admittedly most of them are used, but I do buy a few new ones. It still seems overwhelming but I am appreciating the encouragement. It certainly helps. I know others struggle with this too.

This week reading Jacky's Motivational Monday post over at Dicky Bird's Nest really helped. I think sometimes she's just writing these for me!

Although I've been sorting through books and craft magazines I have been getting some cross stitch in - though not a lot this week. This was a design in one of my too-many cross stitch magazines I have. I am finding it easier to let these go too and just choose to hold onto ones where I think I will get to the designs. Obviously even this pile will have to get smaller too - but first go through I'm letting go of the easy ones.

I hope everyone has a good weekend!

Making Lists

I am trying to write down a few things I want to get done each day (in addition to the usual). If I don't have things written down my mind tends to wander and I don't get anything done. Before I know it hubby is on his way home and the day is almost done! I know that if I see things written down I keep more on track. It feels good to cross them out as done too. I have got half the week planned for meals, but have to work on the end half. At least it's getting cooler and having the oven on actually feels good!

I still haven't started on Christmas things. Sigh. This really is going to be last minute. Perhaps I should add them to the daily list even if it will feel like a chore then. At least I might actually get something done. What tips do you have to keep you on track or motivated?

Here's a photo from the weekend. We actually got out for a walk. We got up extra early and headed out to one of my favourite state parks - Ludington. It was quite crisp out but it turned into a beautiful day. The weather forecast had said mainly cloudy so we were really lucky!