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This is how you streamline your home in the 21st century. Courtesy of New York Times.
Sorry about the lack of quality posts as of late. Been busy with stuff yada yada, you know the story. Here is the first part of a mini-series that I am dubbing “if mr. rogers was a colorblind minimalist POV style.”
Although I am far from being the perfect minimalist, I have picked up some minimalist habits along the way. I have decided to compile a little Mr. Rogers type deal in black and white. You know how every time Mr. Rogers comes or leaves he has a few things that he always does? Well, this is what I do, only it’s in black and white. And it’s from my point of view.
If you can actually take anything away from this post, it’s that you should have a place for everything. That way you’ll know exactly where everything is, and your place will be free of clutter.
This is very very simplified. But it keeps things from getting out of control. When I need something, I’ll know exactly where to look.
Place my keys, ID badge, paper wallet and phone on my landing strip.
Put my one piece of mail on my landing strip to look at later.
Drop my bag on the bag stand.
Hang up my bike.
Slip my jacket on a hanger and put it back in the closet.
Lay my shoes down on the shoe rack.
Turn on television.
Plop down on sofa and enjoy some R & R.
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I just finished my landing strip (think non-perverse), and I must say my life has already begun to change. No longer am I spending countless minutes searching frantically for my keys. My ID badge isn’t going to be wedged in between the couch cushions anymore. And my wallet isn’t going to be in one of the ice trays in the freezer. (I once knew someone who seriously looked in there when he couldn’t find his wallet).
Because they will always be in the same place everytime.
