I decided what I want to look like at 18 years of age. I like my hair long and I am proud to be a brunette. I like a fringe too – gives me a more sophisticated look. I use make up – mascara and good quality foundation never leave my side. As eyeshadow I like natural colors, browns with a hint of sparkle. My favorite color is black but I also like to wear white in the summer. Dark blues, greens, reds, greys and patterns also find their way into my wardrobe occasionally. It’s more of a sporty cum casual cum classic style. I like trainers, platform sandals and boots but also have a pair of high heels for special occasions in the back of my cupboard. I wear slippers around the house.
I like my surroundings free of clutter. I am not a hoarder – I only keep things that have touched the bottom of my heart. On my kitchen top you will find a kettle, a toaster, a kitchen towel holder and a tea bag jar. There are no pots of flowers (discovered that I am not green fingered), no ornaments, no boxes or pots gathering dust, cooking books are in the draw. All other electric appliances are stored away since they are not used daily anyway. The cupboards are not overflowing – how many cups, glasses, plates, bowls, pots/pans, baking trays does anyone actually need? The dining room table has a vase of real roses gracing the middle. The floor is clear.
My living room is also clean of ‘dust collectors’ as I like to call them. There are sofas, TV is on the wall, cupboard below has one picture frame on it, beside a sofa is a coffee table where two mats and a whisky decanter are placed. The floor is clear.
The bathroom is my worst room with toothbrushes, toothpaste and soap dispenser on the sink. If I could put them somewhere else I would gladly do so but these are used daily. The window ledges are empty. The shower has a shampoo, a conditioner and a shower gel – one of each. All the creams, shaving necessities, towels are stored away in the cupboard under the sink. There are two washing bins in the corner – two, waist tall, wooden white boxes. All the cleaning bottles are under the kitchen sink. The floor is clear.
The bedrooms have beds, cupboards with all the clothes hung/folded and bedside draws for a lamp to be displayed on. Yes, boys have Xboxes but the games are stored away. The sets of draws are serving the purpose of being storage for knickers, pants, socks and hairdryer.
Well organized or just over the top?
I really do not mind how you perceive it but it works for me. It does not take me 2 hours to get ready in the morning, the house is tidy but so is my mind. I can enjoy the morning and wake up slowly. New day new beginning. I have time to drink my coffee in peace, watch the news, organize breakfast, and face the world ready for any challenges it might throw my way. I count my blessings and start the day with a smile on my face. I lock the door and go to work, still smiling.
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