I always like to learn "one cool trick" that works on a variety of problems. In this case: #sorting and #tidyingup in order to create a clear organization of things. (Yes, it works on design systems too.) Let me know what you think! https://medium.com/@amster/organize-anything-using-the-lasr-method-53d1c6abdc60
Starting to clear out a couple of decades of accumulated bumf on my computer desk, prior to slotting in my new desktop. It’s like archaeology with stratigraphy. Fairly near the top are loads of #Irish #genealogy BMD certificates as I traced my great granny. Then further back in time, thru my #Dundee Uni #PhD and my research assistant work. Even found my original AHRB award letter. Will continue another day. It’s a huge task, and I’m really weak. But it is good to get it done. #TidyingUp #Tidying
#tidying #tidyingup #phd #dundee #genealogy #irish
(3) I've been putting my library in some order. I have something like 5000 books in my house and during the pandemic about 2000 of them have spread to cover just about every available surface : stalagmites of books in my reading cave.
I don't have a system. Because I have a spatial memory, it doesn't matter what order my books are in as long as none of them moves six inches to the right.
The object is to get them back on shelves. This could be traumatic.
#books #homelibraries #tidyingup
The act of making examples of my patterns uncovered a serious lack of floss organisation. A couple of hours later and I'm all tidied up and ready to party*!
*Cross Stitch
Using the #mariekondo method to drastically downsize my material possessions before a year of research abroad. I'm in my mid thirties and feel I'm at an exciting, significant midlife point!
Clothes and miscellaneous went OK,csurprisingly.
Books.... I'm bloody terrified!!
Any #academics or #bibliophile here who have gone through a minimalism / compassionate purge who can share cute pics or wry quote or a pep talk with me? Please and thanks!
#mariekondo #academics #bibliophile #bookstodon #literature #relocation #tidyingup
Clothing step of #TidyingUp is all done.
Got rid of clothes that I loved but couldn't wear anymore & clothes that I wore all the time but didn't love (they were just convenient and fit, so I put 'em on my body). Clothes that I always planned to find the "right time" to wear.
OK, artists. My folks just sent me plastic tubs full of old art n stuff.
On the one hand, I want to clear out clutter. On the other hand, I have loose paper sketches (and regular sketchbooks) from waaaaaaaaaaaay back, and I've heard it's good to keep your old work. How do you guys stay organized? Or DO YOU?! Search engine results were not encouraging.
#art #mastoart #artistproblems #clutter #organization #nostalgia #paper #paperproblems #folder #ineedasystem #tidyingup
#art #MastoArt #artistproblems #clutter #organization #nostalgia #paper #paperproblems #folder #ineedasystem #tidyingup