If a Cluttered Desk is a Cluttered Mind...Then What is an Empty Desk? -- The joys of keeping it clean.

Cluttered Desk a Cluttered Mind? Click Here!

In the Workplace:

In an article in Psychology Today, cognitive psychologist David Kirsh suggested that we keep our offices the way that best suits our cognitive style. 

Messy people tend to use environmental cues to structure their time, so lots of notes and stacks of papers help them feel better connected to what they are working on and what they've accomplished.

Neat and organized people, on the other hand, rely on things like planners and to-do lists to structure their time. An uncluttered office helps these individuals better focus on what they need to accomplish.

Ellen is hysterical.  I need one of these guys.  Okay maybe I don't need one.
(I need two - haha!)

Why can't I do this with my room?  

(This is not an actual photo of my room.)

Click here for a Funny Audio Clip!

Tips for Making Housework Less Overwhelming:

Tip 1 : Time Yourself--Chances are it will take less than you think!

Tip 2: Find Your Level of ‘Good Enough’--It doesn't have to be perfect!

Tip 3: Messiest Areas First--This will give you a sense of accomplishment.

Tip 4: Prevention Is Better Than a Cure--Keep it up once you get it in shape.

Tip 5: Follow The Top To Bottom Rule--Ex: Dust before you vacuum to avoid rework. helpmeclean.com.au

More Fun Tips for Housework Here!

*This post was created while procrastinating cleaning my room.

Generation Y (Millennials) Perceptions of Dating

"Millennials are sometimes referred to as the Boomerang Generation or Peter Pan Generation, because of the members' perceived penchant for delaying some rites of passage into adulthood, longer periods than most generations before them." BookSources/9780972672702

This quote is not intended to "diss" or hurt anyone's feelings.  Instead, I added it to put the spotlight on how things are different for our generation.  The differences are not exclusive to the workforce, but also in dating.

Thank you to a certain someone who sent me this video.  It is hilarious, yet terrifyingly realistic.  You have to watch it.

“Millennials are basically getting to know one another through their smartphones,” said Green. "That creates a lack of motivation and effort. How do you create something meaningful if all you’re doing is pressing a few buttons while you’re sitting in your own space? Maybe you can create intrigue, but eventually you've got to spend quality time together in person."huffingtonpost

As someone who feels closer to others by spending quality time with them in person, I have a tendency to not respond to texts when I feel like the person isn't making an effort to see me.  I am also much more likely to get bored and/or annoyed when texting is the main venue for communication.

Kelly: Are you guys meeting about WUPHF? You know that that was my idea, right?  I said to Ryan, "I try to call you, and you don't have your phone. I try to I.M. You, and you're not online. I wish there was a way that I could do everything all at once, and I could just be like this little dog going, 'Ruff! Ruff! Ruff! Ruff! Ruff!'"  

The Office: WUPHF--> Click here to View!

I will miss The Office, but I will still find ways to include it in posts. 

Act Like a Lady, Think Like a BOSS

“Often people attempt to live their lives backwards, they try to have more things or more money in order to do more of what they want so that they will be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are then do what you need to do in order to have what you want. ” 
― Margaret Young

“If putting your requirements on the table means you risk him walking away, it’s a risk you have to take. Because that fear can trip you up every time; all too many of you let the guy get away with disrespecting you, putting in minimal effort and holding on to the commitment to you because you’re afraid he’s going to walk away and you’ll be alone again...And we men? We recognize this and play on it, big time.”
--Steve Harvey, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man

“Every time you have to make a choice about anything think, Does this go toward or away from what I want? Always choose what goes toward what you want.”
― Barbara Sher, I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was: How to Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It

Sorry for the delay.  I've been swamped at my new job and have been passing out as soon as I get home every day. I hope you still enjoy my message through the quotes and pictures.  I'll write more in an upcoming post. :)

Random Thoughts With Me...Take a Short Trip Inside My Head.

I hate when you miss a call by the last ring ("Hello, Hello, Urrggghh"), but when I immediately call back, it rings 5 times and goes to voicemail.
What did you do after I didn't answer?  Drop the phone and run?

Have you ever been walking down the street and realized that you’re going in the complete opposite direction of where you are supposed to be going?
But instead of just turning a 180 and walking back in the direction from which you came, you have to first do something like check your watch or phone or make a grand arm gesture and mutter to yourself to ensure that no one in the surrounding area thinks you’re crazy by randomly switching directions on the sidewalk.

I think the freezer deserves a light as well.  Equality I can stand 100% behind without offending anyone.

Do you remember when you were a kid, playing Nintendo and it wouldn't work? You take the cartridge out, blow in it and that would magically fix the problem. Every kid in America did that, but how did we all know how to fix the problem? There was no internet or message boards or FAQ’s. We just figured it out. Today’s kids are soft.

How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before just nodding and smiling because you still didn't understand or hear a word they said?

I think everyone has a movie that they love so much, it actually becomes stressful to watch it with other people. I’ll end up wasting 90 minutes shiftily glancing around to confirm that everyone’s laughing at the right parts, then making sure I laugh just a little bit harder (and a second earlier) to prove that I’m still the only one who really gets it.

It's always the days you feel confident and looking good leaving your house that you don't run into anyone you know the entire day...what a waste.

There is a great need for a sarcasm font.

Every time I have to spell a word over the phone using ‘as in’ examples, I will undoubtedly draw a blank and sound like a complete idiot. Today I had to spell a last name to someone and said “Yes that’s G as in…(10 second lapse)..ummm…Goonies”.
"Never say die."

Well...I'm Back on the Market. Where does that Phrase even come from? I'm not a House!

I saw this a while back and had to laugh.  I don't blog everyday, but sometimes my posts are a good indicator on what I've been thinking about recently.

I don't know whether I would slap someone who gave this to me or thank them for being creative and giving me some good breakup food.

Daria makes an appearance two posts in a row!

When you struggle to get over the disappointment, it’s because you were over-invested in the potential, ‘vision’, and ultimately the hopes, plans, and outcome that you had set your mind and heart on. BaggageReclaim  

From the movie The Hot Chick. 

I freaking love that movie plus it reminds me of childish things us girls would make up when we were younger.  Oh nostalgia.

Quote from the movie He's Just Not That Into You  

The Cincinnati Skyline is the background so that it feels more close to home for all of you in Cincy and Northern Kentucky.

This one is obvious.  I love penguins.  Give me the perfect stone, mate.
Lol. I said that last sentence in an Australian accent.  Who knows?

Ryan, my name can be Google for you.  Here's to hoping the future brings me someone comparable to you (if not you).

I waited a little bit to post about this because I wanted my mind to be a little clearer. 
Here's some of my previous posts for when I'm ready to get back in the game:

Dating Truths You Can't Ignore
Exciting and Sometimes Dreaded First Dates

Wacky Wednesday: Singing and Other Random Activities

Daria is a classic.

Happy Feet Clip--I <3 Penguins and Singing 

Who doesn't? Lol.

I got super bored and recorded a clip of me singing for you...
You'll have to click download to hear it.  

Clip of me Singing "Stay" <--Click Here!

(Lyrics By Rihanna) 

Not really sure how to feel about it.
Something in the way you move
Makes me feel like I can't live without you.
It takes me all the way.
I want you to stay.

I told you it was Wacky Wednesday!