Okay. Funny as I typed the title I typed “Growing towards a God”. Wonder what else is on my mind.
Once upon a time, I was a Recruitment Adviser for my college sorority chapter. I attended a conference organized by the international group geared towards helping chapters have more successful recruitments.
There was a great workshop on “branding”. The main idea being to pick 3 words that you want to describe your chapter, everything you do should fall into one of the categories/words you have chosen for your chapter.
It’s a lot like the concept on HGTV’s Find Your Style. Pick 4 or 5 elements for your room and stick with them. (I’m a total addict. I heart DVR.)
I went through a long, dark patch, and had just pulled myself out of it when the shizzle hit the fizzle.
I’m ready to get my act together. I have the time, the resources and I’m striving to have the energy to do it. Perfection is not an option. Perfection is not a goal. Improving my life, Scout’s life and Alex’s life – absolutely.
My thoughts started out rather superficially. All about looks. Hair, clothes, style. Fun stuff.
I always liked the look of Carolyn Bessette.
(Photo from Vanity Fair.)
and Reese Witherspoon
(Photo from Popsofa.com.)
Does this mean I want to be blonde? Nope. It’s something about their general look I’m drawn to.
(For the record, my girl crush on Reese was eclipsed by Addison Forbes Montgomery Shepherd.)
(Photo from msnbc.com.)
Which then led me to my house. My poor, neglected, messy house. How I wish it looked more like this.
(Photo from www.pompy.com)
That said, I’ve decided on my 3 descriptors – are you ready?
Clean, Chic and Just Enough
Today starts a new day. Wanna join me?
20 Comments
the dragonfly
Clean. Oh, to have a clean house. I try, truly I do. But with the Sergeant gone and an 11 month old running me ragged, plus daily life…
But it’s a good goal, a worthy goal. I think I might try it. 🙂
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Kelley
OMG I totally have a grrl crush on Addison! She is just gorgeous.
At the moment I am working on something similar with the kids room and the laundry. The 3 word descriptor is: Door Always Closed.
Veronica
Clean, what is that again?
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Ree
Great concept! I’m not ready yet, but I may participate soon…
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Kyla
Oh Addison. But my husband can’t get over that she played a man who had a sex change on CSI. Now he says she looks mannish. LOL.
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MP
Maybe that is my problem.. I need 3…
Target,WorldMarket,Husband
really, that is sad.. Let’s try again
Dark,Simple,Temporary
I really need to snap out of it…
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A Whole Lot of Nothing
Very cool idea! I need a brand for myself. I’d keep changing it though, so I’ll have to think long and hard.
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the planet of janet
very cool. i would love to have clean as a descriptor.
alas, life gets in my way.
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Kelli @ Gohn Crazy
I love the three you picked. I’m excited to see you working towards it.
And I LOVE Find My Style too! I Kelli @ Gohn Crazy’s last blog post..Mother’s Day
Anglophile Football Fanatic
Very glad to see you decluttering your mind & your house. Apt descriptions. And, I’ve had a crush on Reese since she did Disney movies.
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liv
love those descriptors. just perfect. you.
Memarie Lane
I’d have to go with Anne Hathaway, Katie Holes, and Emmy Rossum. But why am I doing this again?
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Lisa
Clean–is that possible with kids?
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Audubon Ron
Go for it.
[I got your back]
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The Mentor Mom
Just enough…I like that 🙂
Kristen
Your words are perfect. I am glad you are at a point where you want to look ahead and make goals and grow. It has been such a difficult run for you, I don’t know how you are still standing, but here you are, thriving in the midst of it all. I come here and want to offer you a shoulder, but I come away encouraged instead.
The shoulder is here though, and I truly care. Take care and blessings on yours.
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Bee Repartee
It’s amazing what a new lipstick and hair color can do for a gal.
Same could be said for a maid and a $1000 IKEA Gift card.
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Mary Alice
Yes.I.Do. Schools out and I even have TIME now!
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Grandy
I’m a day late. Is it too late? Did I miss the party?
My three words…
Focus. Fun. Family.
Ooh 3 F’s. Is that bad?
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Sarcastic Mom
I would settle for “clean” to be true around here at least 80% of the time.
Dreams.