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Organising Digital Photos

Posted January 18, 2008
Filed under: organising, organising digital photos, organizing, organizing tips |
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I love this article sent to me from Angela Miller-Davis in Brisbane… it’s about the pros and cons of storing photos digitally.The article speaks of little 9 month old Amber… who’s mother, Nie, has taken a STAGGERING 6,500 images of her little one since birth. She says “years from now, I want to remember the bad face she made” possibly “grabbing a shoe at the shoe store”. Oh my god Nie, years from now, Amber is going to want to lock you up! Or possibly she’ll never want to keep anything as a reaction to your obsession.Wouldn’t you agree we have to be selective about what we shoot – and keep? How much valuable energy and time do we waste looking for the ‘good shot’ or organising images we really don’t value? Of course, it is all too easy to collect when digital images are so easy to shoot. Yes, there are a lot of good software programmes to help manage this stuff, but it all takes time, which is your most precious resource – particularly if you are a parent. This article has lots of great tips and things to consider.

Want versus need

Posted January 18, 2008
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Now that you’ve probably all recovered from the silly season, I want to talk with you about want versus need. I recently spotted a neighbour arrive home with a department store bag, and I wondered what she bought, what she needed. I’m guessing she went to “the sales”. Which made me think about what I could possibly need this year. If the fridge broke (it’s quite old) I might need a new one. My bikini won’t see next summer so I might be replacing that. But I can’t think of anything I actually need. In terms of wants, there’s not much I want other than a few household renovations probably.

How about you? I want you to make a list of

  • up to 5 things you need this year.
  • up to 5 things you want this year.
    I orginally asked for 10, but 5 will make you think harder :-)

    • Post your answers – we’ll review in December!

    SORTED! book / A Current Affair on Channel 9

    Posted January 2, 2008
    Filed under: Organising on TV, books/authoring, organising, organizing, organizing tips, recipes for organising, sorted! book |
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    Thanks to all who’ve been in touch since tonight’s story on my book on A Current Affair on Channel 9. If you’re looking for a copy of SORTED! the ultimate guide to organising your life – once and for all then go to: http://shop.sorted.net.au It’s a bargain at $20 plus P&P! So many answers to so many organising woes!