It's a "Two For One" post today! Kinda like a "Buy One Get One" sale on shoes, except not as fashionably fun for your feet.
Our Small Thing Today is all about Zoning Out, something for which I'm famous for. I'm forever wondering why I walked into a room, or what I'm in the produce department of the grocery store for. My husband has to tell me something several times, and my mother, STILL to this day, will tell me to write something down so I won't forget it.
I'm Zoned Out. Often, I'm imagining that I'm running through fields of clover, or deciding which shade of yellow those dandelions are, or figuring out how to paint feathery clouds. Sometimes, my mind is just blank.
But I was in a Zone of a different kind the other day. My kitchen zone.
My entire house needed cleaning and I nearly took a nap to avoid doing anything at all, until I decided that I would limit myself to ONE. Single. Area. of the house. I would spend my nearly depleted physical energy and my severely limited mental ability on the kitchen...and then call it done.
It felt good to wash the floor, knowing that I wouldn't have to extend my efforts any further than the edge of the tile. I wiped down the stove happily, thinking that I would NOT be wiping down the bathroom counters that day. By the time I was done (less than an hour) I had a great feeling of satisfaction, knowing that one area of the house was completely clean.
At least for one, brief, shining moment.
Today's Small Thing is to focus on one area of your house. Kitchen, a bathroom, entryway, bedroom, closet...you choose. You can call it "Zoning Out" or "Zoning In," but rather than doing a little bit haphazardly here and there and everywhere, stick to one place and make it look good.
POINTS: 50 for getting in a zone and making it sparkle.
Now, I invite you to link up for a virtual "coffee time" with online girlfriends! Simply link to your blog below and then enjoy the company that comes over! Non bloggers can participate in the comment section...and don't forget that we've started a Community and there are already several conversations going. I hope you'll be a part!
