Shine your Sink Fly Babies!

I wanted to re post this email I got today. Everyday the Fly Lady emails me. About 10 times a day. With testimonies from other Fly Babies like myself, or notes of encouragement, or just my daily reminders (when to go to bed, to start the day with my morning routine) I love all the emails. And even though it fills up my mailbox fast, all I have to do is hit delete if I get behind.

Fly Lady is also on Twitter, so I have added her so even when I try to procrastinate I can't! It's a free site, and I recommend it to everyone. She is always reminding you that just go start now, and she is proud of you. Seems funny coming from a complete stranger, but it really means alot to me.

I must tell you, I laughed my ass off about the "shine your sink" idea. But it really worked. After my sink is shiny I want my counter to follow suit. Eventually it takes over and my whole kitchen is shiny. This was a great message I got today, on how each room has it's own "shiny sink"

Well I have to put my shoes back on, my lunch break is just about over. Read the below email and FLY!


Dear Friends,

When you got your welcome letter from us, your very first assignment, was to Go Shine Your Sink. Do you remember how good it felt to see it gleam. Then after is was shining, it was more difficult to put dirty dishes in it. As a result you kept the Dishwasher empty so you could dispose of your plates and glasses.The Clean and Shiny Sink was contagious.

I have another God Breeze for you from a member's subject line! Did you know that every room in your home has a Shiny Sink!Let's think about this for a little while.

Master Bedroom: For me it is seeing my bed made with my decorative pillows on it and my one crowning pillow that my SHE sisters gave me! It says, "I'm Not Bossy, I just have better ideas!"

Children's Rooms: Having the toys put away and the floor clear, is usually a good sign.

Bathrooms: Having the sink shining! That is an obvious, but the mirror clear of tooth paste splatters and dental floss home runs is another thing that makes my bathroom look nice. Also having toiletries put away and not sitting out on the counter.

Office: This is a tough one, Keep your desk clear, with an uncluttered work surface.

Dining Room: Having the dining table empty and a pretty center piece on it. Maybe even a table cloth and napkins.

Living Room: This is a hard one for me. Keeping my end tables and huge coffee table clear of papers.

What this all boils down to, is Hot Spot Prevention. We all have these areas in our home, that if we will be vigilant, they will not become cluttered with our daily stuff. So twice a day, I send out a Hot Spot Reminder. If we will stay on top of this, they will not become a raging clutter inferno.

There is one other Shiny Sink, that I'll bet, you have not thought of.

Yourself: What are the final touches that make you feel special when you are getting dressed. It could be, putting on your makeup, fixing your hair, donning a pair of earrings, placing that string of pearls around your neck. It could also be a spritz of your favorite fragrance, the perfect color of lipstick, or using a sweet smelling bar of soap in your bath.

One other more intriguing possibility could be the foundation garments that you put on that give you that special feeling all day long. Something lacy and pretty underneath jeans and a t-shirt can make a huge difference in your own attitude. Something special just for you!

What can you do each morning to make yourself feel special?
Each and every one of your are special to me!
My goal is that you will feel this worth for yourself.
If you outsides look good, your insides feel good.
If your insides feel good, you can do anything!
The Sky is the limit!
I want you to Shine too!
Are you ready FLY along with me!

FlyLady
You are not behind!
I don't want you to try to catch up; I just want you to jump in where we are. O.K.?
Do it now! Don't wait! Get things done in 2008!

The above email was taken directly from the FlyLady herself. Even though I did copy it with out permission, she also has stated that if I post a link back to her, and tell exactly where I got it from that would be ok too. I can't tell you enough times to go check out Fly Lady, even if you are the busiest person, they have schedules for working people too! You won't be sorry!

I heart FLY Lady!!