KISS Challenge

[neadods]

Sometimes Occam's Razor applies to tasks. On my resolutions list was to take one of my many baskets, fix a broken strut, fit & sew a lining with pockets into it, and dedicate it to taking to knitting classes - a job that would take the better part of a day, if not a weekend, and involve a run to the crafts store.

Tired of staring at it and running out of time till my deadline, I grabbed another basket - one that didn't need to be fixed - tossed all my little bits and bobs into a compartmented box I already had and threw that in the new basket, and personalized it by making a pair of beaded danglies that read "LINNEAS KNITTING." Total time, including finding all the letters in a big bag of plastic beads: 40 minutes. With no special trips or extra expense. (Yeah, someday I want to do something involving paint, a wood burner, or decoupage on the temptingly flat and plain piece of wood that serves as a basket lid, but the point is, the task I needed to have done is done, and in a fraction of the time.)

What project do you have that "Keep It Simple, Stupid" could clear out of your way? Do you have something that is just so elaborate that you'll never do it? How else can you get it done, with less fuss?

ETA: Why do I have this mental block about putting homekeeping posts here? (But since they get more comments here, I think I'm going to start crossposting.)

Comments

[inamac.livejournal.com]

I have a small trinket cabinet to which I need to affix (cat proof) drawer handles. I intended to drill holes in the drawers, loop through a wire and attach beads. I have been stopped by lack of a working drill (must find the chuck key...) but noticed some tiny screw-in brass eyes last time I was in B&Q. No need for drills and wires, just screw in the eyes and hang the beads directly from the ring.

[neadods.livejournal.com]

Heh. I can sympathize with the drill thing. There's any number of jobs I could get done if I could remember to get new batteries for the cordless!

Coiling cords

[shawan-7.livejournal.com]

I have a large plastic container with all computer "stuff" in it - cords, old software, machinery, etc just tossed in.

First day of vacation sorted. Stuff to toss. Stuff to keep. Stuff that I have 6 of. Tie cords into loops. Sort software.

All fits back in box and the lid goes on. Time=1 hour.

Feeling of accomplishment - priceless.

[tchwrtr.livejournal.com]

I have a CASITA (CAn't Stand IT Anymore) dress that's STILL! hanging there. It's not my size, hasn't been my size since before I cut it out. It's gotta go.

Finding someone it will fit--and that will take it and finish it (or at least make it someone else's problem) would be wonderful.

[neadods.livejournal.com]

PfF?

In the meantime, I can't believe I did it again. That was meant for homekeeping. I have this complete block on posting on homekeeping!

[rasciana.livejournal.com]

Oh boy, I have tons of small tasks that needed doing around here. There are two main reasons they aren't getting done. One, because one of my many new symptoms probably associated with probably having early menopause is anxiety, and a feeling that I can't handle everything. The other reason is that there are so many of these tasks around that I think of them all and feel overwhelmed. What I need to do is just focus on one small task each day, or break larger tasks up and make them simpler. Then things would shape up around here so much faster...

[neadods.livejournal.com]

What I need to do is just focus on one small task each day,

I've had great success doing things like that, or even one task a week for weeks that are just crazed.

By the way, to answer another comment that I've got in my "get around to answering this" queue, how about the first Saturday in March? And I just got the DVD player that not only plays avis, but will be region-free. Have you ever seen the Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) with David Tennant in it? (Wearing a wedding dress, yet!)

[rasciana.livejournal.com]

Sorry it took me awhile to get around to replying to this! Shows how good I am at getting myself to do things that need doing, lol!

I cooould do it on Saturday, but is it too late to request we have the viewing on that Sunday, instead? Our schedule will be somewhat more flexible on sunday than it is on Saturday, and my husband will be home on Sunday, but isn't always home on Saturday. And whether we get together Sat or Sun, how early would you be able to come? *^_^*

And No, I don't think I have seen the Randall and Hopkirk with David Tennant, where he wears a dress! That sounds great! I'd love to see it!

Are there any particular episodes that you would like to see, that I might have, that I can dig out for you when you come? *^_^*

[neadods.livejournal.com]

I could do Sunday, I think. I'd have to come home while it was still daylight - I don't drive very well after dark.

I can bring the Sarah Jane Adventures and find the DT in a dress episode (I also have the Mrs. Bradley mystery with David Tennant and Peter Davison).

As for what I want to see - Sarah Jane or Nyssa anything!

[rasciana.livejournal.com]

Hi Nea! Hopefully you get this even though it's in response to an older LJ entry. I hadn't heard from you since the unfortunate death of your friend's mother. How did that all turn out?

Also, I was hoping to still arrange a new time to meet up, so when you know what weekend you'd be free, let me know, cause I'm still excited about it!

-Rasciana *^_^

[neadods.livejournal.com]

I haven't been ignoring you - I've been trying to figure out a good time! How's mid-May for you, or June?

[rasciana.livejournal.com]

Mid-May or June is good for me, LOL! I don't book up that far ahead hardly ever! Sundays are usually best for me, though I can do Saturdays if neccessary. Any specific date that you prefer? and time?

[neadods.livejournal.com]

The earlier the better; it's a long drive out and back, and if I go on Sunday , it's a "work night."

What've you got on June 10?

[rasciana.livejournal.com]

Nothing! ^_^ You want to plan on coming over here about Noonish? I can go even earlier than that if that works better. About 10:30am is about the earliest I dare with 2 girls to fit into everything. ^_^

[neadods.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking around noon is best.

Shall we top-post for anyone else in the area who wants to join?

[(Anonymous)]

And I just loooove your 10Dr. icon! Wherever did you get it!!??

[neadods.livejournal.com]

What, this one? I made it last night. It's takeable (with credit, please)

[rasciana.livejournal.com]

I just noticed this comment reply! Do you really not mind if I use your icon, as long as I give you credit?

*chuckles* My mind is so silly late at night. It took me forever to "solve" the mystery of you letting me use your icon if I payed for it over a credit card. Just couldn't grasp that you meant that you wanted me to let people know that you had made it, and that is what you meant by credit! LoL!

I'll stop babbling and rambling now, lol! But really, can I really use this icon if I credit you?

[neadods.livejournal.com]

But really, can I really use this icon if I credit you?

Yes, you may, enjoy!

meeting for Doctor Who *^_^*

[rasciana.livejournal.com]

Hi! I was curious if you were still interested in watching Dr. Who together?! I got an email from someone else in the general area who wants to join us. Let me know what you think! *^_^*

Re: meeting for Doctor Who *^_^*

[neadods.livejournal.com]

I think I'm interested, I need directions, and you might want to post on doctorwho meets to see if anyone else can join the three of us.