My junk drawer finally had its day. I opened the ugliness and tackled it head on. Sure, there were some random treasures, like a walking tour book for the architectural and historical treasures in our city, but most of it was junk. I guess that's why it's universally knows as THE JUNK DRAWER.
It was my 5 year-old who was most amazed by what was in the drawer. We found a couple marbles, a tiny sewing kit and several tokens for the local arcade. There were coupons that had expired in 2006. Yikes. Had it really been that long?
Once the treasures were picked over, and as much as the useful junk salvaged, we unceremoniously dumped the rest and wiped out the drawer.
Reconstruction included several little shallow dividing baskets. One for pens and pencils, another for coupons and tokens, a third for pins and paperclips.
Most importantly, we felt we had accomplished something great. In 15 minutes we tackled that hidden junk and made it livable, useable space again. We were so proud, we showed it to the other members of the family the minute they walked in the door. Everyone rejoiced in the fact we found 3 pairs of scissors. Yes, the ever elusive scissors have been found - and given a place of honour now, in their own basket, in the not-so-junky Junk Drawer.
Small steps I say... small steps! LOL
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