Mixing organization with chaos...

_noob_
_noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
edited January 30 in Chit-Chat
Just doesn't work sometimes.

I'm chaotic. The thought of being organized, making "to do list", organizing my workspace and the like drives me insane. I literally stress out about the stuff that doesn't matter when I'm required to do those things.

So in my truck I'm usually ready for anything life throws at me. I've got water for being outdoors, fishing rods, tackle, my gym bag (empty), usually at least 2 towels (maybe used but not yet funky), tools, kids play toys (have a 2 year old), softball glove, cleats, and an extra set of clothes.

So Ms. organization throws a wrench in my system and tells me to clean out my truck. Now I'm doing things like having to use my keys to unhook a bass on a quick fishing trip, forgetting my gym towel (of course it's her fault), forgetting my cleats to my softball game, and not having toys to keep my son from being rambunctious on a car ride.

I guess my point is that I'd like all type A personalities on this board to tell me what a horrible person I am and that I'm just a slob...

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  • spade117
    spade117 Posts: 2,465 Member
    Divorce.
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    You're a slob

    And she should leave you
  • downsizinghoss
    downsizinghoss Posts: 1,035 Member
    You are a slob.


    Like me. Everyone used to call the trunk of my car, the bat trunk. I had something for all occasions in there.
  • parys1
    parys1 Posts: 2,072 Member
    You are a slob.


    Like me. Everyone used to call the trunk of my car, the bat trunk. I had something for all occasions in there.

    Chloroform, duct tape, tarps, heavy duty garbage bags...
  • YaGigi
    YaGigi Posts: 817 Member
    Just doesn't work sometimes.

    I'm chaotic. The thought of being organized, making "to do list", organizing my workspace and the like drives me insane. I literally stress out about the stuff that doesn't matter when I'm required to do those things.

    So in my truck I'm usually ready for anything life throws at me. I've got water for being outdoors, fishing rods, tackle, my gym bag (empty), usually at least 2 towels (maybe used but not yet funky), tools, kids play toys (have a 2 year old), softball glove, cleats, and an extra set of clothes.

    So Ms. organization throws a wrench in my system and tells me to clean out my truck. Now I'm doing things like having to use my keys to unhook a bass on a quick fishing trip, forgetting my gym towel (of course it's her fault), forgetting my cleats to my softball game, and not having toys to keep my son from being rambunctious on a car ride.

    I guess my point is that I'd like all type A personalities on this board to tell me what a horrible person I am and that I'm just a slob...


    You just have your own system of organization. That's normal. You don't have to change it to her system. Explain it to her.
    It's that easy.

    I am very organized and but still have so much stuff n my car. Just because I'm scared there's a situation and I'm not ready.
    I got water (a pack of 20 or so bottles in the truck and 2 in my fridge), and snacks, I got so much medicine I can supply a hospital, an extra cell phone, sleeping bed, blanket, clothes, extra gym bag, clothes and shoes, emergency equipment, firefighting set, ropes, lights and candles, etc and etc.
    I got stuck once in winter storm for a night and my emergency stuff helped me a lot. Especially the extra cellphone, my blanket, clothes and water with snacks.
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    see, for me, "clean out your car" doesn't mean "get rid of stuff you use" it means "those 578 half-empty water bottles are making it so no one can sit, can you toss that out?"
  • downsizinghoss
    downsizinghoss Posts: 1,035 Member
    You are a slob.


    Like me. Everyone used to call the trunk of my car, the bat trunk. I had something for all occasions in there.

    Chloroform, duct tape, tarps, heavy duty garbage bags...

    I refuse to say anything that may incriminate me in any potential present or future legal situations related to my dating life.
  • parys1
    parys1 Posts: 2,072 Member
    You are a slob.


    Like me. Everyone used to call the trunk of my car, the bat trunk. I had something for all occasions in there.

    Chloroform, duct tape, tarps, heavy duty garbage bags...

    I refuse to say anything that may incriminate me in any potential present or future legal situations related to my dating life.

    Exhibit One: Batmobile
  • dbrightwell1270
    dbrightwell1270 Posts: 1,732 Member
    You are a slob.


    Like me. Everyone used to call the trunk of my car, the bat trunk. I had something for all occasions in there.

    Chloroform, duct tape, tarps, heavy duty garbage bags...

    I refuse to say anything that may incriminate me in any potential present or future legal situations related to my dating life.

    If your wife sees this, you just did.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,227 Member
    I would... but I'm just like you. Give me my clutter. At least what I need is right there when I need it.
  • WarriorCupcakeBlydnsr
    WarriorCupcakeBlydnsr Posts: 2,150 Member
    I found an easy way to keep all my stuff in my car and keep it semi organized I bought a storage bin with a lid and toss everything in there, pop the lid on and leave it in the trunk until I need something out of it
  • Railr0aderTony
    Railr0aderTony Posts: 6,803 Member
    You are a slob.


    Like me. Everyone used to call the trunk of my car, the bat trunk. I had something for all occasions in there.

    Chloroform, duct tape, tarps, heavy duty garbage bags...

    I refuse to say anything that may incriminate me in any potential present or future legal situations related to my dating life.

    Exhibit One: Batmobile
    83879611779768516_x1SiEjGl_f.jpg

    It had to be done.
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    You are a slob.


    Like me. Everyone used to call the trunk of my car, the bat trunk. I had something for all occasions in there.

    Chloroform, duct tape, tarps, heavy duty garbage bags...

    that was a good weekend.
  • downsizinghoss
    downsizinghoss Posts: 1,035 Member
    You are a slob.


    Like me. Everyone used to call the trunk of my car, the bat trunk. I had something for all occasions in there.

    Chloroform, duct tape, tarps, heavy duty garbage bags...

    I refuse to say anything that may incriminate me in any potential present or future legal situations related to my dating life.

    If your wife sees this, you just did.

    Who do you think buys the chloroform?
  • StinkyWinkies
    StinkyWinkies Posts: 603 Member
    I would never presume to tell my SO to clean out his vehicle...but then there was that odor...yeah, I won't tell ya what it was or how long it'd been there.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Just doesn't work sometimes.

    I'm chaotic. The thought of being organized, making "to do list", organizing my workspace and the like drives me insane. I literally stress out about the stuff that doesn't matter when I'm required to do those things.

    So in my truck I'm usually ready for anything life throws at me. I've got water for being outdoors, fishing rods, tackle, my gym bag (empty), usually at least 2 towels (maybe used but not yet funky), tools, kids play toys (have a 2 year old), softball glove, cleats, and an extra set of clothes.

    So Ms. organization throws a wrench in my system and tells me to clean out my truck but I told her, "no."

    And that's the end of my story.

    FIFY
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    You are a slob.


    Like me. Everyone used to call the trunk of my car, the bat trunk. I had something for all occasions in there.

    Chloroform, duct tape, tarps, heavy duty garbage bags...

    I refuse to say anything that may incriminate me in any potential present or future legal situations related to my dating life.

    Exhibit One: Batmobile

    Exhibit two in mine: Well used gigli saw

    220px-Gigli_saw.svg.png

    Duct tape is a pain to use, it picks up fingerprints.
  • Illona88
    Illona88 Posts: 903 Member

    So in my truck I'm usually ready for anything life throws at me.

    Somehow I get the idea your trunk looks roughly like this:

    Impala_weapon_Stash.jpg
  • SpeSHul_SnoflEHk
    SpeSHul_SnoflEHk Posts: 6,256 Member
    Just doesn't work sometimes.

    I'm chaotic. The thought of being organized, making "to do list", organizing my workspace and the like drives me insane. I literally stress out about the stuff that doesn't matter when I'm required to do those things.

    So in my truck I'm usually ready for anything life throws at me. I've got water for being outdoors, fishing rods, tackle, my gym bag (empty), usually at least 2 towels (maybe used but not yet funky), tools, kids play toys (have a 2 year old), softball glove, cleats, and an extra set of clothes.

    So Ms. organization throws a wrench in my system and tells me to clean out my truck. Now I'm doing things like having to use my keys to unhook a bass on a quick fishing trip, forgetting my gym towel (of course it's her fault), forgetting my cleats to my softball game, and not having toys to keep my son from being rambunctious on a car ride.

    I guess my point is that I'd like all type A personalities on this board to tell me what a horrible person I am and that I'm just a slob...


    What if I am a type A slob?
    I am very driven, and do all the things a type A person does in my head. It's always running through the back of my head.

    But, I have my CRV basically loaded with the things I would need "just in case", and it doesn't bother me. It's all just squirreled away in various spots in the vehicle. I get a lot of complaints about the back and how messy it is, but I know where to go and get stuff when I need it.
  • mank32
    mank32 Posts: 1,323 Member
    in my (little hatchback) car, forever:

    longboard
    skate shoes/socks
    extra running shoes
    extra slip-on shoes
    sunscreen/tan oil
    change of skate clothes
    first aid kit
    quad rollerskates (outdoor)
    helmet
    pads
    bucket o chalk
    car stuff

    (listed in descending order of frequency of use)

    i don't always keep my car a total disaster
    but when i do, it is because i like to do stuff and idngaf about the mess

    :flowerforyou:
  • LMT2012
    LMT2012 Posts: 697 Member
    see, for me, "clean out your car" doesn't mean "get rid of stuff you use" it means "those 578 half-empty water bottles are making it so no one can sit, can you toss that out?"

    Was thinking exactly this. The step in between "stuff all over the place in someone else's way" and "move everything out so that you are inconvenienced" is....."organize, consolidate, fold, etc". Sheesh
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