Comments on: What I know for sure… http://orgjunkie.com/2007/06/what-i-know-for-sure-2.html Enjoying life one pile of clutter at a time Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:49:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Gretchen http://orgjunkie.com/2007/06/what-i-know-for-sure-2.html#comment-5277 Gretchen Sun, 10 Jun 2007 04:58:00 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=321#comment-5277 I just have such optimism for you, Laura. For, while it takes a lot of structure to be as organized, life takes flow--give and take. You can do whatever you decide to do. It's nice that you're taking the time to really decide though and not just jump in. Blessings. I just have such optimism for you, Laura. For, while it takes a lot of structure to be as organized, life takes flow–give and take. You can do whatever you decide to do. It’s nice that you’re taking the time to really decide though and not just jump in. Blessings.

]]> By: Rachel Anne http://orgjunkie.com/2007/06/what-i-know-for-sure-2.html#comment-5276 Rachel Anne Sat, 09 Jun 2007 15:20:00 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=321#comment-5276 Laura, you are so right. I think one of the hardest things is when you are really good at something and have opportunities to build something that makes financial sense, but cuts out some of the more important things. Of course, you have to buy groceries and sometimes that may mean having to work (I know that so well), but at some point each person has to draw the line and say, "not now, not for this season of my life."<br/><br/>When my kids were younger and I was home full time, it seemed like opportunities would never come again. But they do. We have had great opportunities in these last few months that I wouldn't have dreamed. I'm so thankful for those precious years with my little ones!!!! I have no regrets. You won't either! Laura, you are so right. I think one of the hardest things is when you are really good at something and have opportunities to build something that makes financial sense, but cuts out some of the more important things. Of course, you have to buy groceries and sometimes that may mean having to work (I know that so well), but at some point each person has to draw the line and say, “not now, not for this season of my life.”

When my kids were younger and I was home full time, it seemed like opportunities would never come again. But they do. We have had great opportunities in these last few months that I wouldn’t have dreamed. I’m so thankful for those precious years with my little ones!!!! I have no regrets. You won’t either!

]]> By: Lori - Queen of Dirty Laundry http://orgjunkie.com/2007/06/what-i-know-for-sure-2.html#comment-5275 Lori - Queen of Dirty Laundry Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:17:00 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=321#comment-5275 That last line is my philosophy, too. Just enough is fine with me. That last line is my philosophy, too. Just enough is fine with me.

]]> By: Shirley http://orgjunkie.com/2007/06/what-i-know-for-sure-2.html#comment-5274 Shirley Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:30:00 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=321#comment-5274 Very nicely put! It's always good to find someone whose priorities are like mine... slowing down and really appreciating life can be so important. Very nicely put! It’s always good to find someone whose priorities are like mine… slowing down and really appreciating life can be so important.

]]> By: Joyful Days http://orgjunkie.com/2007/06/what-i-know-for-sure-2.html#comment-5273 Joyful Days Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:13:00 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=321#comment-5273 Well said!! This is a blessing to read. Thanks. Well said!! This is a blessing to read. Thanks.

]]> By: Sandy http://orgjunkie.com/2007/06/what-i-know-for-sure-2.html#comment-5272 Sandy Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=321#comment-5272 You need to write a book, Laura!<br/>You have some great stuff, fresh ideas to share with the world!<br/><br/>Sandy<br/>For Reluctant Entertainers You need to write a book, Laura!
You have some great stuff, fresh ideas to share with the world!

Sandy
For Reluctant Entertainers

]]> By: Tracy http://orgjunkie.com/2007/06/what-i-know-for-sure-2.html#comment-5271 Tracy Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:50:00 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=321#comment-5271 WOW!! I totally "Get" you!!! I'm the same way.. well I am now.... it's funny how having children can totally change your perspective on what is truly important in life... and it's not the rat race!<br/><br/>Great post! WOW!! I totally “Get” you!!! I’m the same way.. well I am now…. it’s funny how having children can totally change your perspective on what is truly important in life… and it’s not the rat race!

Great post!

]]> By: Jennifer, Snapshot http://orgjunkie.com/2007/06/what-i-know-for-sure-2.html#comment-5270 Jennifer, Snapshot Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:44:00 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=321#comment-5270 This is great to read. You are doing it right--figuring out what you want to do and how you want to do it. I think that this blog is a great jumping off point for you in starting your own business, so it will come. This is great to read. You are doing it right–figuring out what you want to do and how you want to do it. I think that this blog is a great jumping off point for you in starting your own business, so it will come.

]]> By: Sprittibee http://orgjunkie.com/2007/06/what-i-know-for-sure-2.html#comment-5269 Sprittibee Tue, 05 Jun 2007 17:08:00 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=321#comment-5269 Great post. Have you read Farmgirl Fare? She was a jet setter and decided to give up the California high-life and go buy a farm in Missouri. She blogs photos of her daily farm-life and recipes from her garden now. Thaaaat is a drastic change... and one for the better, IMHO. <br/><br/>We homeschool our kids, so we also had to learn how to live on less and try to get the most out of our money and time. This way, no matter what daddy's work schedule, we can always be home. Right now he works 2pm-11pm, so we are off in the mornings and do school from 1-10pm with an hour off for dinner. Not the best schedule, but it works for us. We take all our field trips and goof off when he is home during the week (his days off fluctuate and are usually two week-days rather than Saturday and Sunday like everyone else). Sure we may have to cut out some luxuries, but we are loving the close-knit family bonds we have... and enjoying the simple life.<br/><br/>Snickerdoodles and home-made Chantico chocolate and Netflix movies... bike riding... and just being together. Beats the rat race any day of the week! Great post. Have you read Farmgirl Fare? She was a jet setter and decided to give up the California high-life and go buy a farm in Missouri. She blogs photos of her daily farm-life and recipes from her garden now. Thaaaat is a drastic change… and one for the better, IMHO.

We homeschool our kids, so we also had to learn how to live on less and try to get the most out of our money and time. This way, no matter what daddy’s work schedule, we can always be home. Right now he works 2pm-11pm, so we are off in the mornings and do school from 1-10pm with an hour off for dinner. Not the best schedule, but it works for us. We take all our field trips and goof off when he is home during the week (his days off fluctuate and are usually two week-days rather than Saturday and Sunday like everyone else). Sure we may have to cut out some luxuries, but we are loving the close-knit family bonds we have… and enjoying the simple life.

Snickerdoodles and home-made Chantico chocolate and Netflix movies… bike riding… and just being together. Beats the rat race any day of the week!

]]> By: Jenmomof4 http://orgjunkie.com/2007/06/what-i-know-for-sure-2.html#comment-5268 Jenmomof4 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:34:00 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=321#comment-5268 It's been awhile since I have commented!! You are on my Bloglines and I read you everyday!! Its been busy around here!! No excuses but wanted to drop in and say Hello!!<br/><br/>On another note. I finally cleaned out my hall closet. I had posted about it during your first Org Challenge. I finished my workroom and won third place but never got around to the closet. I posted about it today!! It’s been awhile since I have commented!! You are on my Bloglines and I read you everyday!! Its been busy around here!! No excuses but wanted to drop in and say Hello!!

On another note. I finally cleaned out my hall closet. I had posted about it during your first Org Challenge. I finished my workroom and won third place but never got around to the closet. I posted about it today!!

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