Organizing Diva

After several weeks of tripping over boxes of work-related stuff in my hallway, I finally spent about an hour creating a well-organized work closet. Because I work from home, my employer sends me loads of brochures, posters and other materials. Once upon a time, it was all tucked neatly in my hall closet. But when I needed, say, a certain poster, I'd have to pull the ten boxes on top of the box with the needed posters.

WHAT A DISASTER!I found a container with drawers at a thrift shop for $9.95 (and to think I almost bought the same container from Target for $30 a few days ago!).

I used it for my most common and abundant materials in it.I used these bags to hold the goodies I give out to students, like pens and shirts.

And, finally . . . all organized and beautiful! I added cheerful yellow labels for everything. Hopefully, this will make one aspect of my life a little bit simpler. I will update in a month or two as to whether I kept it clean.

I'm so proud of myself!

Back to the Blog

I am sorry (again) it has been so long. I have been very overwhelmed with work and wedding planning and trying to organize my apartment! Following are three updates: Work, Home and Wedding.

Update #3: Wedding

Besides having just moved and started a new, rather intense, job, I am planning a wedding! I am just about three months away from becoming a Mrs. I recently went dress shopping with my mom, sister, future mom-in-law and sister-in-law (Karina . . . other sister-in-law Belen couldn't make it). My mom made cute little goodie bags for everyone. We went to about three different places. We didn't find THE dress that day, but we had a lot of fun and everyone helped me discover my favorite styles.

Karina is planning to wear this to the wedding . . . do you think she is stealing my thunder?

Our two wonderful mothers!

Update #2: Career

My new job is going pretty well. I am struggling a bit with scheduling, but things are looking up! Here I am at a college fair.

Update #1: New Home

About six weeks ago I moved into the cutest little apartment in Burbank! I was so blessed to find such a spacious place at a great price. Of course, Aaron will be moving in come January! Yay! Here are pictures from moving. Once I feel like things are settled, decorated and clean, then I will post new pictures.

Training

Sorry it has been so long since posting. Geez! My life has been crazy . . . a wonderful crazy! A new job, an engagement, moving to Burbank . . . wow, I am feeling very blessed right now.

Training for my new job took three weeks. We started in Pittsburgh, at corporate headquarters. It was a really, really intense week. We spent the entire day learning how to give presentations, then we spent the evenings practicing. And yet we managed to find some time for fun too! Here is the view from my hotel room:

My roommate Sharlett was fabulous! I just love her! She is the new rep in San Jose. My favorite Sharlett quote: "Some people are just bad at life." This is us at dinner on the last night:

Training Week #2 took place in Pismo Beach! I was sooooooo happy I could just stay at home. By this point I was completely exhausted. Pictures from this week to come soon.

Training Week #3 took us to Catalina Island. If you have never been there, I highly recommend a visit. Like a European village, Catalina is quaint and charming. There is a calm, mellow pace . . . except when it comes to training for a new job! My brain hit overload this week, but overall I had a great time.

Engaged!

Aaron proposed on the pier in Santa Barbara (site of our first date!). He surprised me by showing up in a bear suit and giving me a beautiful ring. I was shocked ... and very happy! Michael and Marissa were there to document the event. Wedding date should be early 2009.