File Cabinet

Recently, I made up my mind to sort forty-five years' worth of file folders of home improvements, updates and purchases in my file cabinet. Oh my,  what a chore, but actually it was a bigger task in my mind than in reality. Have you ever tackled something like this? It seems as if, and maybe it's age related, that I have had a need to clean out, organize and pare down the clutter.

First of all, I simply brought the folders out of my file drawers but I put them on the dining room table, where it bugged me day in and day out.  I could have moved them but I had made up my mind to this chore!  Seeing them there just got my attention and finally, these past three days, I meant business! 

There have been times in the past that I tried to remember what year something was done around the house.  Years go by too fast and memory fades even faster but with slips and receipts saved in a folder, it can be all put on a database for a clearer picture.  This database of household updates will come in handy if ever we sell the house.

So, a new year is upon us and in preparation for it, I have already begun!  I don't exactly get into making New Year's resolutions but I think I can say now that the next home improvement, update or large purchase will be easier to keep track of because the footwork has been laid. 

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Something else happened when clutter in my file cabinet got organized...my whole spirit has calmed down. Only after this huge task was completed did I realize what a major accomplishment it was; why did I wait so long!

 I am beginning this new year right, with an organized bunch of file folders that tell a wonderful story of the past forty five years in this wonderful abode of ours! So, happy New Year to each and every one of my family and friends.  There's a day or two left if any of you want to begin tackling your file cabinet, too!