I'm on a fall high!

Everyone always talks about spring cleaning, or the new year in January as their time that they get excited and take on new tasks. My time is, and has always been in Autumn. I don't know what it is about this season, but I get all jazzed up to do stuff and get excited to take on new things, get new routines, run around the backyard like crazy like my dog used to do! I feel like I have just got tons of energy and new ideas and I can't wait to get them in place.

My whole house overhaul is going very well, I no longer feel like I am drowning in chaos. I took stuff in to Value Village yesterday, I took some stuff to be consigned. It was great, very much like getting a weight off my shoulders.

I've got the top floor of the house at about 90% done, the main floor is 60% and the basement, well that's another story, but I am looking forward to getting it started next week. I have a list of crap that I know can be gotten rid of, I've bought the paint to repaint the room from garbage bag orange (and I picked that color) to a lovely turquoise. I have a new chair that is gorgeous, I have a few new things to help organize and I have a kindergarten teacher eager to get all my crafty stuff that needs a new home. Things are just coming together nicely.

I told everyone that I was on a break from socializing, I still do it after school and took a nice morning walk with some of the girls, but no coffee or lunch dates for me. I'd be too occupied with what I can get rid of next! I have a field trip today and some errands, but I can work this weekend and most of next week. It feels so good to have energy and get excited about something, even if it is just getting rid of stuff and cleaning. But really, it is very therapeutic for me. I have to take advantage of this energy before it runs out!

(On a side note, I am getting paid for my photographic work and I have another job on the board! That helps with the energy and excitement!! )

Another thing I have to mention - my quote about coffee is not mine, I borrowed it from a site on facebook. It was just too funny (and accurate) not to share!