So, I've been a filing fanatic for as long as I can remember--seriously, I just love slapping labels on manilla folders and creating a sense of organization. But it seems like ever since I moved to Phoenix almost four years ago, my "sense of organization" has been a little out of control. I'm not sure if it's because I downsized space-wise when I moved here, or because I lived out of suitcases for my first two months in the city, or because I just have so much more gosh-darn-paperwork to deal with, or because all of my files were in random containers stuffed into the back of my closet. Whatever the case, I'm so glad to have gained a sense of control over the chaos!
My new addition helped me take this gigantic mess...
And organize it into this piece of beauty!
Yep--that's my new, super-sweet file cabinet. And this week, as I've gone through my mail and school paperwork, it's been so easy to just walk over to my new addition, slide open a drawer, and pop the paperwork right in/out. #15 on the list is now complete!
And this provided the motivation for me to work on #58 (switching to e-bills). Since most of my bills are already on auto-pay or are paid online, the change to paperless statements should hopefully be a smooth transition!
My new addition helped me take this gigantic mess...
And organize it into this piece of beauty!
Yep--that's my new, super-sweet file cabinet. And this week, as I've gone through my mail and school paperwork, it's been so easy to just walk over to my new addition, slide open a drawer, and pop the paperwork right in/out. #15 on the list is now complete!
And this provided the motivation for me to work on #58 (switching to e-bills). Since most of my bills are already on auto-pay or are paid online, the change to paperless statements should hopefully be a smooth transition!
A big thanks to my parents for helping me put together the new addition (thanks Dad!). And a big thanks to the UPS employee who had to lug the 52lb and 58lb boxes to my doorstep--free shipping/delivery rocks!
3 comments:
Hi Kristi!
It's so nice to "hear" from you, even if it's a blog post and not in person! I miss our hikes (well, as much as one can miss huffing, puffing, and sweating their way up a big mountain!)
I'm looking forward to seeing you again soon! (Great job on the organizing, by the way... I'm in major need of some organization in my life right now as well!)
Ah... there are few things that can compare to the "high" of having a properly organized and sorted file cabinet. Ahh... peace and order..
I think I had my first file drawer starting back when I was in high school. I just love labeling folders! And though the trend is to go paperless, I'm pretty sure I'll be using my files for a few years to come.
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