order

It happens every year at this time; the overwhelming feeling that the chaos of summer "fun" has gone on long enough. I'm not one to wish away my life, but in this case, I am really really ready to get a little order back in my life. 

We've all heard of spring cleaning but what about fall?

I get the same sense of urgency this time of year to get things sorted out and straightened up. To get back into the swing of a set schedule. To sweep out the sand, put away the sunscreen and rediscover my sanity through some well-needed structure.

Are you feeling it? Are you looking for a little order in your life? Show us how you get your ducks, er apples in a row this time of year.

Comments

[LAW]

I too feel the need to get order in my life in the fall. Ready to hunker down & semi-hibernate during the winter. I tend to go out less and like my cupboards stocked so I can concentrate on soul searching during the fall & winter months.

[cigi]

Love this post. I'm in the midst of a purging and organizing project, trying to create a more serene environment for myself. I am so looking forward to more order and structure as we move into fall.

http://instamaticgratification.wordpress.com/2010/07/24/200365/

[NinaRevenant]

I'm actually pretty obsessed with being organized so it's not just a season thing with me but I do get super busy {especially in the cooler months} so I have to keep track of a bunch of things! I keep an iPhone calendar, notes, regular Calendar, all sorts of things. Way too much to remember *laughs*

http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy344/ninarevenant/0order.png

Love the apples picture..... funny thing is I was taking pictures of green apples and strawberries this morning. Pretty pretty :D

[sarah]

just got new shelving actually so it's nice to have the opportunity to share a photo of it ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/shorelinesphotography/4933981324/

and here is the top of it ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/shorelinesphotography/4928299005/

[kristin]

not apples but i was taken by the rows of tomatoes at the market... i loved the pattern and colors.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/4916379001/in/set-72157624276578645/

[AmyBean]

Yep, I like to get things in order in the fall. This year it's even more urgent because we just moved about two months ago, so I keep catching myself resting on my laurels and thinking everything's put away the way it should be, and then BAM! I'll find an area that needs a total rehaul. It's fun though. :)

[elk]

yes i understand exactly Tracey..a perfect image for this


much growth this summer in many ways .. fall brings the time to settle in...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammymom/4927907460/

[Robyn]

In my corner of the world we are just begining to welcome all the magic of Spring.

[sharon]

Here is our weekend of prepping for back to school, getting things in order while still having fun:)

http://lovelybud.typepad.com/lovely-bud/2010/08/so-cal-saturday.html

[Stacy B]

Is that why I spent the whole weekend cleaning?! I hate to clean. It was the weirdest thing... :)

[Lillian]

Perfect timing on this post! I was just thinking today about how much more scheduled our life is going to be in two short weeks and I CANNOT wait!

[Julia]

Oh yes...Order PLEASE!!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/julesinsearch/4939663272/
I have just finished straightening my sewing room in anticipation of having some time to actually spend a few hours in there when my boy returns to school.

As much as I love him and the time that we have together. There is something to that old saying "Distance make the heart grow fonder."

A schedule will be a welcome addition to our days.

PS, love this photo Tracey. Apples are such a welcome sign of fall.

[cynthia]

I'm not done with summer yet. It's been a hoot. But I do know what you mean about wanting order in your life. I seek it everyday, if only in small things, like keeping the kitchen sink and table clean. Keeping anything clean is an uphill battle living with 2 preschoolers. Sometimes I feel I just have to get used to not having my ducks in a row until they've grown. Speaking of ducks ...

http://apictureintime.wordpress.com/2010/08/26/bee/dsc_0412apit950/

[Bettina]

Order!!!! I am always glad when school is back in session... I like the structure. we are forced to be organized. I have always worked full time, so had to be organized. the chaos of summer is fun but i'm always ready for it to be over!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bettina2/4884034029/

Order!

[gilding lilies]

I'm getting my apples in a row too. Thanks for the inspiration.

http://gildingliliesjournal.blogspot.com/2010/08/all-in-row.html

[melody]

I always know when it's a post from you before I read the footer. :) (soul sistah)

Working on the apples in a row thingy, but no supporting image.

[jordan shoes]

I have to move through it slowly like wading in the shallows of the sea. Baby steps. Baby steps.Wow this is a great resource.. I’m enjoying it.. good article

[agrippinamaior]

i write lists when i feel i need some self motivation. Now i'm not great at lists - even writing a list is hard for someone like me, whose head is bursting with ideas and things to do but when it's all seeming a little overwhelming a list is inevitably written somewhere - on my iphone notes, in my work diary, on a scrap of paper. Perhaps things are not crossed off these lists quickly ... or even at all - but they are written down & that little bit of time for mindfulness is satisfaction in itself.

On my list this last couple of weeks - catching up on scanning my polaroids from the last months - and it is happening ...

slowly but surely

http://www.flickr.com/photos/agrippinamaior/4919406965/

[claudia]

I like order but I've come to realize it's just to orderly for me ;) AND it never stays that way!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurohunt/4915482953/in/set-72157623117088660/