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[dontgiveafox]

I have recently subscribed to a House and Home magazine that's been filled with tips for Spring Cleaning. As a result, I've started rearranging things in my place, in the quest for a New Me through a New, Organised Home for this Spring.

What I've achieved so far:

- Arranged all my books by colour of the spine in a rainbow. I had to throw out all the books with covers that didn't fall into the ROYGBIV categories, particularly the pink and brown ones because they offended me.

- Arranged my spices in order of increasing particle sizes. So I have garlic powder down one end, and garlic granules down the other. It's extremely satisfying.

- Decanted all of my shampoo and conditioner into separate bottles, because apparently this makes them ~classier~. All this has achieved has me being unable to tell them apart, so sometimes I end up with super smooth hair in the morning instead of clean hair because it's bad to follow up conditioner with shampoo.

- Turned my shoes upside down for better storage.

- Stacked items sideways in the pantry instead of vertically. I like to think about the compaction of my food items over time as I pull out the packet of pasta from the bottom of the pile. However, this has saved significant space and now I have space for my daily collection of jagabee.


I have at least 10 more things I want to tackle, I'm feeling so refreshed and organised. Highly recommend. A+

Comments

[uzauza]

i am surprise you had to put things the other way backwards. i thought they may be that way already.

[dontgiveafox]

Gosh golly, being normal and mundane for once managed to surprise someone. Perhaps I should try this more often.

[uzauza]

i think if you are normal for you it is not so strange to people you know. being the normal of other people is probably more unexpected.

[bana_an_na]

Will you secretly turn into a house wife)husband? I'm not sure what you are anymore.

rainbow books: 10/10 on the kawaii scale.

[dontgiveafox]

Not so secretly. I'm already apron shopping, since apparently this will make me more productive. Gosh golly.

What about my organised herbs? 10/10 too?

[bana_an_na]

I know a store that sells some really cute ones. Like with frill. You would look great in frills.

Doesn't sound so impressive. I'd have to see it to truly see it's beauty.

[xyzai]

If you wear jewelry, I recommend a hanging organizer. Back of the door shoe storage is also good for cans.

[dontgiveafox]

I have a hearty collection of hats instead to make up for the lack of jewellery. Hat storage is in the next issue, but I'm always keen to get ahead of the game. What can you recommend?

[xyzai]

That depends on the kind of hat. Like the one in your picture? Baseball? Beanie? Variation?

[sanada_g]

I was shocked you knew how to clean... and then I read what you did

This does not seem efficient nor practical. You should unsubscribe from that magazine.

[dontgiveafox]

Don't you want smooth shiny hair tinged with grease, Sanada?

[sanada_g]

No. You should label the bottles or get ones that look different.


... I do not like your icons.

[gtl_yukimura]

That magazine should be renamed to “How to Mess Up Your Life and Disorganize Your House in 10 Steps.” None of that sounds remotely useful, but you do like to live your life chaotically.

[dontgiveafox]

No no Seiichi, now it's organised chaos. I bought little jars all of the same size and everything, and a label maker.

[gtl_yukimura]

I imagine it was more organized before. Did you label items correctly though?

[knuckling]

is the only spice you own garlic??

[dontgiveafox]

Yes. I also have minced garlic in the fridge.

[maruibuns]

I usually associate spring cleaning with throwing things you don't need out rather than turning them sideways or upside down.

[gtl_yukimura]

Niou is secretly a hoarder.

[ever_yanagi]

Throwing out books is a crime, Masaharu.

[dontgiveafox]

Oops, guilty as charged. What are you going to do to me, Data-man? Tickle me with feathers until I repent?

[soroban]

Putting aside a few strange details from your post, reading this has actually encouraged me to look a bit more into cleaning and organizing my room.

[dontgiveafox]

Gosh golly, I'm so glad I could help you achieve a greater level of cleanliness. Tell me, where did you start? The kitchen? your bathroom cabinet?

[hiro_shi]

Sounds like you've finally gotten used to the life of a kept man.

If you haven't finished your spring cleaning yet, be sure to include that magazine as well.

[dontgiveafox]

I'm a domestic goddess, Yagyuu. Next thing you know, I'll actually be dusting and vacuuming.

Oh no, I"m planning on having a whole separate magazine rack. I have to keep them separate for easy access.