Less space, less time

I was hoping that a smaller apartment would encourage us to use space more efficiently. I don't seem able to use it efficiently enough however. I put things away, reorganize and think, "Wow, why didn't I always do it this way?" But then there are still things not put away, a few baskets and boxes out and about my living room making me feel messy and cramped. It really isn't a lot, but with less space you can let things go less before you're just like- EW!

I'm convinced on some level that once we find a place for everything this will make us better cleaners. We will pick up more regularly. We will strive to stay neater. It should be easier, because if nothing else it will be a smaller mess looking bigger.

However, there is nothing like a mid-semester slump to put those ideas in check. I simply just don't seem to have the time. Granted I've taken on a lot, but you think I could remember to put a glass at least back in the kitchen when I was done with it. Especially since now it is literally feet from my desk.

Alas no. Life just doesn't allow time for living sometimes!