Organisation

Okay let's be real.

It's hella difficult to be organised and neat and in control of everything. I personally know that EXTREMELY well.

However, on the weekend I managed to clean up my room and my study space, and here are a few things I found.

Souvenirs
I got very sidetracked because I kept finding old gems! Papers, notes, money, cards, clothes... you name it, I found it. And looked at it for half an hour.

Old food 
Fruit, snacks, drinks, whatever it is - I'm sure you'll find some food in your room. My personal favourite was a Starburst lolly from Strawberry's first birthday party - which was in October!

Something you needed and forgot about 
Library books, pens, things you've borrowed - everything shows up eventually! I found my ID card... which I had only gotten on Thursday but managed to lose behind my chest of drawers! I also found an old diary, some cushions and my favourite teddy bear that I got when I was 4.

Discouragement. 
You probably won't stay motivated the entire time. It's impossible! The best memory I have was when I was cleaning my room at my dad's, and I was DEEP cleaning. I had pulled my furniture out, all my clothes had been sorted through, the bed was piled high with junk - and then I realized it was 11pm. So I went to sleep on the floor, and woke up surrounded by a warzone.

Some memory of the promises you made. 
Whether it was a decision to be healthy, study well, or keep your room neat (oops) you will remember or be reminded of it at some point. And remembering that you hadn't gone for a run in two years makes you want to curl up and eat ice cream.

Boredom.
Yes, cleaning can be boring! Easiest way to combat it? Crank the music, get into something comfy and groove out!

Something you spent money on. 
I mean like serious money. This is usually in the form of a phone, iPod, camera or other electronics; or band merch. Mine was actually a camera that my dad had won and given me, and it was also broken (remind me to tell the story of my year 7 camp...) but nevertheless it was a great find.

And finally, A sense of accomplishment. 
Yay! You've cleaned your room, it's beautiful and for once you can see your carpet (even the bits with makeup on it...)

Now... how long until it's messy again? 


Good luck with your cleaning, and have fun with it! Be sure to share your best stories in the comments section - I can't wait to read them!

Fairy God Daughter,
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