Donna Darsey Lorenson: I Just Don't Like 'Em.....

I just don't like the following things. I'm sure there are more. But these just really irritate me. Like nails-on-a-chalkboard irritation. I probably need some sort of counseling! : )

Hershey Kisses - Really?! You have to work THAT hard to get a piece of chocolate out of a wrapper?! Why not just have them all in a bag, UNWRAPPED....I'd buy more of them. And what's with that little white flag thing?

Avocado Pits - If they are THAT big, then the avocado should be as big as a watermelon. Enough said. Just irritates the livin' fire outta me.

Squirrels - Not just plain old squirrels but squirrels with an attitude. Squirrels that look you up one side and down the other like you are bothering them. The ones at the Texas State Capital are the worst. When I'm in a car and driving towards them they don't look at me that way. Do they feel more powerful when I'm not driving? Little twits.

Beets - Might as well just have a bowl of dirt to serve with them and sprinkle on top....that's what they taste like anyway.

Clowns - Who does that for a living?! Creepy McCreepster.

Pecans in Cookies - Seriously?!! Why in the WORLD would you put a big ol' nasty pecan in a cookie when you could replace that spot with MORE CHOCOLATE!!! (But not Hershey Kisses)

I Can't Believe It's Not Clutter!

Donna's Decluttering Tips

*With cooler weather comes really cute new fall shooes and RAIN. Go to WalMart or Target and check out their garden shoes/clogs that are now on sale. They make for PERFECT rain shoes to keep in your car for those rainy days at work.

*Purse decluttering!! There are just WAY too many cute purses during the fall and you need to make quick changes for all those fall outtings! Buy as many clear makeup bags as you need. In one, put your pens and small pads of paper. In another, your makeup that you use to "touch up" during the day. In another, receipts, coupons, etc. In another, kleenex, gum, breath freshener, chapstick, tweezers, bandaids. You get the idea. Now when you get ready to switch purses or bags, just pick up the clear bags and plop them in the new purse.

*Magazines, magazines, magazines - This is super easy and you will be glad you did it. No thinking involved! : ) Buy a wonderful, colorful three-ring binder and clear plastic insert sheets (top insertions are best). Make sure your binder has a design that is fun and happy!! Put all of those magazine that you were wanting to look at in a big basket, all together. Place it beside the couch or chair where you sit to watch tv. While watching tv, pick up ONE magazine. Go through it QUICKLY page by page, tearing out those pages that you might want to read LATER. Place in the clear inserts. Throw the magazine in the trash. Repeat! : ) Now you have ONE binder that you can look through to see those recipes, room designs, articles,etc. that you had been wanting to read.

*Now's a great time to go ahead and splurge and buy those umbrellas. Small ones. Get four different colors so you know where they "go". One for the car...one for your purse...one for your office...one for the house. Always remember to return them to their "places".

*Buy a big enough decorative hat box (great fall and Christmas designs at this time of year) to put all of your scissors, tape, ribbon, gift tags, bows, pens, Christmas cards, etc. in. As you find cute gift tags, stickers, etc. for the upcoming holidays, just throw them in the box and you're ready when you need them.

*"Spring" cleaning is better in the fall/winter when there's not a lot of dust, grass, etc. in the air. Spend those rainy days cleaning out ONLY ONE THING. ONE closet, ONE box, ONE purse. You will feel better not being so overwhelmed.

*Keep Clorox wipes (any brand) under your bathroom sink. Great for those quick makeup-wipeups in the morning.

*Spray your cleaned sink with windex and wipe clean. Your sink will shine longer!

2 comments:

Unknown said...: Oh, dear Donna, we disagree.
Hershey Kisses- they make me feel like I'm working for my chocolate which sort of makes me feel a bit better about eating 20 of them. I think the little white paper is actually supposed to help you unwrap that little bit of heaven.

I'm with you on the avocado pits.

Squirrels- funny true story. When Lyla was a little bitty baby, I walked out into the yard one day and this squirrel started chattering at me! It was like she was trying to tell me something. And she was old. She had some tears on her ears and her poor teats were saggy. So I knew the next time I was out and this squirrel starting talking to me AGAIN that is was the same one. I thought maybe she was feeling a connection to me since we were both mothers. OK. Now you can officially think I'm weird. I talk to squirrels.

Beets and clowns- *shudders*

Pecans in Cookies- Donna, dear. We are East Texans. How can you hate a pecan??? I do agree that some chocolate might be better but I insist that you not call the pecan nasty!!

I'm highly irritable today. Everyone in Target was on my last nerve, especially that lady hoggin' the space in front of the garlic and onions. Totally oblivious to my wants and needs. sheesh.; October 31, 2009 at 5:06 PM
Anonymous said...: Squirrels - My dad says squirrels are rats with fluffy tails. I agree. Run 'em over.

Aisle hogs - People in grocery stores who walk ever so slowly looking for items, while OBLIVIOUS to the fact that you KNOW what you want and are trying to get around them!

Going to bed early because it is dark at 6pm and then waking up at 1am wide awake...and tomorrow is Monday. I just hate Mondays... except during the summer. :)
Donna B; November 2, 2009 at 1:35 AM