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I found myself once again in the mood for a project pan/no buy. I perused the latest project pan videos on You Tube. There are so many wonderful projects going on now - they have gotten so creative. There are projects based on holidays, specific movies, music. I thought of doing a finish 13 by Halloween project. But I have so much trouble picking out products for these specific types of projects. I just have trouble selecting what to use, my choice never seems good enough, as I am too perfectionist. I just second guess and it's too overwhelming to decide what to use.
I decided to go with a program that worked for me in the past - first using all foil samples and sheet masques, anything single use; after all those are used up, use all deluxe samples (from all those sub boxes!); then finally use full size items after all samples are gone. By categorizing based on size of products, I do not have to make so many decisions, and by starting with foil packs and going up in size, I start off with things that are quick and easy to use and build momentum quickly at the beginning.
I live in Florida and experienced the Irma storm -- the week before, trying to stock up on groceries and gas, when everything was running out and there were huge crowds everywhere, worrying about my house and things and job being gone. Last weekend, hearing the wind, missing my favorite foods and beverages, missing days of work, no power, taking a shower with a flashlight. I was so fortunate and had no damage to my house, only missed two days of work and was able to make up one, only was without power two days.
The enjoyment I felt when I got back to work (I had been so terribly bored), got to go out to eat again, and got power back in my house was amazing. It's a great feeling I would like to hang on to, this feeling of gratitude. In this spirit I hope my new project will be successful. I had a lower paycheck this week due to missed work (though I am so lucky I had enough for bills and food) so can't shop right now, and my credit is maxed out now. So can't shop at the moment anyway.
I decided to go with a program that worked for me in the past - first using all foil samples and sheet masques, anything single use; after all those are used up, use all deluxe samples (from all those sub boxes!); then finally use full size items after all samples are gone. By categorizing based on size of products, I do not have to make so many decisions, and by starting with foil packs and going up in size, I start off with things that are quick and easy to use and build momentum quickly at the beginning.
I live in Florida and experienced the Irma storm -- the week before, trying to stock up on groceries and gas, when everything was running out and there were huge crowds everywhere, worrying about my house and things and job being gone. Last weekend, hearing the wind, missing my favorite foods and beverages, missing days of work, no power, taking a shower with a flashlight. I was so fortunate and had no damage to my house, only missed two days of work and was able to make up one, only was without power two days.
The enjoyment I felt when I got back to work (I had been so terribly bored), got to go out to eat again, and got power back in my house was amazing. It's a great feeling I would like to hang on to, this feeling of gratitude. In this spirit I hope my new project will be successful. I had a lower paycheck this week due to missed work (though I am so lucky I had enough for bills and food) so can't shop right now, and my credit is maxed out now. So can't shop at the moment anyway.