So my best friend C’s roommate moved out, and she needed a new one. I got asked, since I was there more than I was at the old place(did I mention the Digital cable and the 50" LCD TV?). I’ve been working on it for two months(you move with just an Escort wagon and a 70 workweek). I’ve been having a blast alphabetizing spices, lining up remotes by sizing and function, and generally letting my CDO* run amok. Anybody else like to compulsively organize?
*CDO, it’s like OCD but with the letters in the proper alphabetic order.
Organizing, however… I love it! My pantry and spice cabinet and fridge are all organized. Spices aren’t in alphabetical order, though. The ones on the lowest shelf are the most used. I have two lazy susans and can spin them around to find what I need.
Happy moving, Doggio! I love to organise but hate to move so I try to do one and avoid the other. So far it’s working out well. I’d like to move house but in our area there’s not a lot to be gained by that so we’re holding off on it for a while.
I have a sort of system for organising stuff in the kitchen so at least I know where things are. 'im indoors has a massive collection of spices for making curries but never bothers to label any of the tubs so he knows what’s in them and I don’t have a clue. Most of them are out of date anyway because he buys massive bags of something he only wants an ounce of.
We have still not sorted out holiday plans yet, I’m going to wait for him to make his mind up but wherever we go, it’ll be first class travel all the way!
Let’s see= how many moves have I made? Not counting college…
Age 9 moved to our house in suburbs from urban Buffalo
Moved three time in Pgh (during grad school).
Moved twice in St. Louis
Moved to San Diego (2 moves there)
Moved to CT (3 moves, counting temp housing when we first relocated).
Will moving in about a year.
Ugh, I’d hate to even guess the number of moves… 11 w/ parents, then ther was every year or so w/ undergrad, every couple of months while roughnecking, grad school, several before marrying and a couple after. Probably 30 times in all and that with exactly 1 good memory of the task.
Hey gardentraveller, last MMP you were telling Dolores that “They are of very limited use, generally for about 2 weeks after an injury. After that, it’s all money down the drain (in most cases). (There are certain fun facts that I know because of my job. Woo hooo.)”
Is that true for Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine) too? I wouldn’t consider that “advice”, just interested in anecdotal opinions.
Good Mornin’ Y’all! I am at irk and it’s bein’ what Monday at irk should be, a little irksome. Ok, actually not that bad. We do have somebody out sick today who is scheduled to do a presentation in large and in charge Newton, Jawja. Yep it is every bit as excitatin’ as wiki describes it. Thus, I am the sub for that. Plus a presentation on self-administered meds is a piece of cake. What a weird expression. Why is a piece of cake easy? Ok, easy to eat and nummy but bakin’ a cake is a little bit of work. But I digress… I am all prepared to go and present. Go Me!
I’ve moved several times and have no desire to ever move again. Of course, that doesn’t mean that I won’t ever move again, just don’t wanna.
I’m the queen of speed-dial moves, don’t make me count 'em.
Got contacted by an agent re a job in one of my ex-clients, but for a different division than when I was there. Eeek, just on the phone with someone else for another one in the last ex-client. Is this how you get a raise in consulting, by being told your services aren’t needed any more and then coming in through a different door after a month’s vacation?
I organize to a degree; some things but not others. My tools are so clean and tidy you could use them for an illustration in a manual. All my short-sleeved shirts are together in the closet with the “dress” ones on the left, the amusement park ones in the center and the Harley ones to the right. But don’t ask me for a DVD quick ----- we have three cabinets on two floors and things are just “in there somewhere”. Its going to take me a little while to find the one you want.
For the most part, I’m of the “It’s in the right cabinet, isn’t it?” thought when it comes to kitchen stuff, but if two casserole dishes are stacked in the wrong order (the basis for this order is known only to him) he can have a fit.
I’m also one of those people who have a messy desk, but can find things quickly.
I hate moving. I want a Star Trek transporter so I can just beam my stuff over to the new place.
Got a busy day off planned. I have to dress up for part of it. Why do I have to wear a skirt and heels just to turn in an application? Oh yeah, because I’ve seen too many people schlep up in their jammies to ask for an application. :rolleyes:
Spaz one must, or should, be presentable even if just turnin’ in an application. Do you want the receptionist to say, “some slob turned in an application”? Hee on the funny!
Soapy continued thoughts and prayers headed out for your friend.
I left Newton and greater Baker County Jawja in one piece. They are safe for another day! Well, I say in one piece. I mean, the place is a dump so it’s kinda hard to tell.
It was good I did, because I turned it in directly to the HR guy.
Okay, now the story about the Buncombe County sheriff’s arresting the guy for tortilla dough has made NPR. I’m not kidding, local law enforcement is the Keystone Kops around here.
Anybody else like to compulsively organize?
Ok, actually not that bad. We do have somebody out sick today who is scheduled to do a presentation in large and in charge