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{monday} an inspirational boot camp in five lessons

November 21, 2011 By Kellie Leave a Comment

Some of those spring nasties have invaded the Lime Lane house this past week and we are coming out the other side of feeling a little under weather.

So instead of taking names and kicking Monday you know where, we are taking things a little slower today. We being me and one of the smalls who is taking the day off school as a precaution.

And today, I’m stuck in a rut ~ where that rut is the indent I’ve left in the couch where it’s a little too comfortable and a little too easy to pretend that that’s where I need to be today.

This morning I came across a post that I wouldn’t normally stop and take the time to pore through. Thing is, I rarely watch videos on the computer ~cute owl videos of less than two minutes aside ~ but I figure today, while keeping one of the smalls company on the couch, would be the perfect time to do some watching.

With Tuesday hopefully being the new Monday, I’m going to spend the day getting prepared with a little inspirational boot camp.

Want to join me?

Lesson 1: Creatives on film ~ five inspiring documentaries from Nextness
Lesson 2: Read A brief guide to world domination: How to Live a Remarkable Life in a Conventional World *and other important goals By Chris Guillebeau
Lesson 3: Creativity break ~ do some colouring in
Lesson 4: Learn from the words of others ~ 55 Quotes To Inspire Creativity, Innovation and Action
Lesson 5: Remember it’s OK to take a break ~ go to the quiet place or do nothing for two minutes

Monday, I’ll be ready for you, tomorrow.

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{monday} it’s like hitting the reset button

November 14, 2011 By Kellie 6 Comments

Ready for a fresh start? It’s Monday, I always see that as a chance to start again.

I like to think of it like my reset button.

Lately I’ve been starting the week with a long to do list, and honestly, looking at the list on a Sunday night, a moment of panic can set in.

But then I take a moment to shuffle things around. Move things around, change the less-urgent tasks to later in the week. Make each day seem a little more manageable. (I use Teux Deux to plan out my week like this.)

And lo and behold this has worked, I can watch my list be whittled by the end of the week.

Although if I really want to panic, with to do list bursting at the seams, I think about Christmas.

Only 41 sleeps to go. Just under six weeks and a a possible 29 days for online delivery, or thereabouts.

Have you started thinking about Christmas? I’ve heard rumours of people finishing their Christmas shopping already. I haven’t bought one present yet. I mean I have my lists but that’s as far as I’ve gotten.

And I’m pleased I have some great ideas for our family members this year. I’m actually looking forward to getting stuck in and doing some gift shopping.

But, if you are on the lookout for festive inspiration, let me point you in the direction of some Christmas cheer.

Good Stuff // Pip from Meet Me at Mike’s guide is full of ways to celebrate the holidays the “Mike’s way”
Gifted // Ez from Creature Comforts second annual holiday gift guide.
The Holiday Guide // Emily Henderson from Secrets of a Stylist has put together gift recommendations and features some of your favourite bloggers.

On this week’s roster:

Did you know the Lime Time newsletter is now a weekly? Another special deal for subscribers perfect for Christmas will be going out this week.
Join me on Facebook on Wedneday and “say hello for hump day” ~ share your blog, shop or perhaps a favourite link.
Are you reading in a RSS reader? Pop over to the blog and have a look-see. I’ve made some changes including a new font.

What do you have planned for the week? Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?

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{monday} how a croissant made me feel organised

November 6, 2011 By Kellie 9 Comments

This week I decided to start the week off right. While out shopping yesterday, I bought myself some croissants from the bakery, ready for my Monday morning. Those croissants alone were enough to sustain me through Sunday night and the thought of facing the start of the week.

See that, that was thinking ahead right there. That borders on being organised.

I’m finally feel like I’m getting “all my ducks in a row”. My efforts at trying to be organised are finally paying off. Do you know I’ve even started writing down ideas for Christmas gifts, as I think of them! {Hooray for Evernote!}

Yesterday, looking ahead to the week I didn’t feel overwhelmed, I knew it would be busy but I felt inspired and motivated, ready to tackle it head-on.

Although now, it’s Monday morning and I’m feeling a little flat and I’m trying hard to get that momentum back. I need to start working on those things that excite me and get that momentum back.

A croissant doesn’t hurt, either.

So as usual, I’ve got a long to do list and only so many hours in the day.

Part of that list includes trying to tidy this place up a bit so you may notice a few tweaks and changes around here. A little housekeeping. Excuse the mess while I renovate.

Also on the list, in case you missed it, the Lime Time newsletter has changed from a monthly to a weekly edition. It feels like a better fit. And, despite my fears of everyone leaving in droves, I ‘ve actually welcomed some new subscribers instead, so thank you and welcome. The next edition will be going out about mid-week but in the meantime you can catch the first of the new style here.

And I’m starting some new features in my home away from homes on the internet. On Saturdays on twitter, look out for #74funthings with links to things to see and do for your weekend. And join me on Facebook on Wednesday for Say Hello for Hump Day, a chance to introduce yourself and share your own or another favourite website, shop, blog or link.

I would love to see you out and about.

How’s your week kicking off? Got any tips for curing that flat Monday-itis feeling?

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{my place & yours} where I sleep

October 31, 2011 By Kellie 12 Comments

So finally getting around to joining in with Vic and my place and yours. This week’s theme is Where I Sleep, and fittingly enough it is all very lazy on my behalf because I already had this photo of where I sleep.

This was one of the first photos I took with my Diana mini, hence the arty blurriness of it all, also great for hiding the mess. This is typical of the scene though ~ covers thrown back on one side after I have leapt out of bed in a mad rush realising I’ve turned the alarm off twice and it is now only 45 minutes until I have to get the kids out the door for school.

This photo is aptly titled “bedhead”.

Join in with my place and yours.

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{monday} what’s goin’ on + November calendar download

October 31, 2011 By Kellie Leave a Comment

Today has dawned like an other ordinary day but what is hides behind it’s clear sunrise is a state of chaos with lots going on.

Just your average Monday playing out in homes all over the world.

Around these part I’m doing a little housekeeping {oh not the housework kind, that can wait, the fun stuff around here}. The mini-makeover I started a few weeks ago I hope to complete this week. If you were here on the weekend, you would have noticed I changed up the weekend posts. And in going forward I took a couple of steps back. I think it is a delayed reaction to the blogging event, but I’m trying to get a clearer picture of what I’m doing here. Apart from rambling …

Instead of one big weekend edition of zest, I’m going to break it up into two posts. On Saturday, a curated collection of links for your weekend reading ~ the returns of lime link love ~ that I hope will inspire you and enhance your weekend. On Sundays, a quick collection of tweets {zesty tweets} from the week, some links and tips you might have missed. Skim at your pleasure. I would love to hear your thoughts.
Today is also Halloween, not that we do anything here and only some years might we get the occasional trick or treater. Thankfully the smalls haven’t really caught on to the craze. Alison’s thoughts on this sum it up well, I think.
That also means the end of blogtoberfest! I have so enjoyed my month of quotes. Although I may need another month to catch up on all the visiting!
Tomorrow is November ~ eek ~ and also the day I become the mother of a nine-year-old. Double eek. Where did that time go? So before I get stuck into wrapping presents and making party plans, here is the new month’s calendar, in the hope you might be more organised than me!

Download the November calendar here

And I’m working on something new this week. Sign up to the newsletter to get the news first.

So lots of changes happening here and all of it involves taking the next step forward. It pays to be stop every now and then in the midst of the chaos and savour the excitement, too.

What things chaotic and exciting are happening in your part of the world this week?

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{monday} an inspirational boot camp in five lessons

{monday} it’s like hitting the reset button

{monday} how a croissant made me feel organised

{my place & yours} where I sleep

{monday} what’s goin’ on + November calendar download

Download the November calendar here

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