1/15/14 Etymology of the Word: Control

Contra + Roll:  ‘in comparison with’ and ‘move by rotating’. And thus the first use of control originally meant to refer to a method of checking accounts by a duplicate register. Now, us humans and our attempts at organizing ourselves, have utilized the calendar as a method of controlling how our time is organized and

1/26/14 Do Ideals Lead to Avoidance?

Oooh the factors that contribute to not paying attention to something, which lead to AVOIDANCE (an action oft done unconsciously). What were those factors, with my current circumstance? 1. Obstacle 2. Change 3. External Circumstances, or that which is beyond one’s control. It’s been a few days since I posted…. and I’d been on a

1/10/14 Allocating Luxury

I’ve mentioned how I’m de-hoarding, and I’ve allowed myself wild luxuries in regards to this, such as holding onto something awesome until I find the right person to give it away to, and let’s not forget… going thru magazines, to see if I need anything. NEED anything. I’m living the hoarders dream. So amongst this

1/7/14 Oh How Does Time Fly

 I bumped into some good ole friends, we were chatting and well, we don’t see each other as often as we once did… and my pal said, “We’ll hang out when I have more time. MORE TIME! If only I had MORE TIME! Time keeps on slippin slippin slippin, into the future…” This is exactly

1/6/14 Prioritizing, De-Hoarding, and The Perils of ADD

Currently, I’m de-hoarding so of course I’m weeding thru things like magazines. I’m allowing myself some of the pleasure a hoarder likes to have when de-hoarding. I’ve tossed a bunch of magazines without a peak. I’ve made a pile I’m going to look thru, and I’ve started to, and I’ve ripped some things out that