Over the summer, I encounter a book called “Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui” by Karen Kingston.
You usually “add” objects in Fung Shui. But Karen Kingston’s method is to “subtract.” By creating more space and less clutter, better energy will flow in your apartment/ house.
It’s very logical, but it is very difficult to get rid of objects sometimes, like gifts, pictures, objects that you have very strong memories of….etc. But Karen Kingston’s book really helped me organize my thoughts and feelings that I was able to get rid of a couple boxes worth of unnecessary objects in my life!
I highly recommend this book. Very thin and easy reading.
In the past few weeks, I found out that I am super allergic to dust mites. Yikes.
The best way is to encase your mattress, pillows, and blankets- which I did.
Another thing is to clean to keep dust and dust mites free.
My doctor said, “if you have carpets, you must vacuum everyday!”
No problem. I can do that with no problem.
Then Ms. Susie gave me a wonderful gift.
THE SHARK STEAM MOP. Yes it’s the picture on the top.
It is amazing. You just pour some water in the mop and plug it in.
This wonderful steam will clean your floor and carpet. The best part is you don’t need any cleaning soup, so it’s also good for your health. Eco friendly it is.
It also glides easily and the cord is super long so you don’t have to keep unplugging to switch sockets.
I know this entry has nothing to do with art, illustration or animation. But I thought I should write something about cleaning because that is my hobby these days.
As for illustration and animation- we’re working on 3 wonderful projects which I cannot write anything about at this point. Hopefully I can post an animation by end of this year!
3:44 pm on October 28th, 2008
Your sets and characters for your film look AMAZING! I have a Swiffer mop jet which is battery powered, but your Shark mop sounds more ferocious for dust mites. I’ll have to add is to my Christmas list. xoxo
6:11 pm on October 28th, 2008
so glad it was put to such good use (and received top billing too)!
10:44 pm on October 28th, 2008
>Strongie,
Thanks! It’s real fun to work on “something left, something taken” but I’m sad to tell you that it’s on hold until mid Dec… We’ll get back on it soon, though!!
The shark mop is the MUST Christmas gift. It will make your life 10000000 times better.
>Mom
It’s the best! So compact and light which makes it so much easier to use. I can use it every day! Thank you SO much!
10:33 pm on October 29th, 2008
Ah, the Shark Steam Mop. I’ve watched that infomercial about a billion times now (well, maybe four). It seemed pretty cool on TV. They even had kids draw on the floor with markers and whatnot. And as always, the host was all “Wow! There’s no way it’d be able to get all that out!” even though it’s pretty obvious that if it can’t, they probably wouldn’t bother showing it.
Anyway, nice to see that it actually works well outside of infomercial-world.
9:16 am on October 30th, 2008
>KirbyM
I haven’t seen the infomercial yet.
Infomercials tend to be cheesy, but this shark steam mop really works!! I am totally loving it.
This also sells at Bed Bath & Beyond, too.
8:31 pm on October 30th, 2008
Your next animation should be about cleaning and the SHARK should be the central character…
9:28 pm on October 30th, 2008
>Mr. Marty
Yes…I already have full of information about cleaning! My cousin who gave me the book will be very delighted to hear this news.
12:22 pm on November 6th, 2008
Thanks for the tips! As you know, i’m a total mess. I’m gonna buy that book. Then maybe the mop as a christmas present to myself.
3:00 pm on November 11th, 2008
>sara
Actually, you’ll really love the book- because it’s quite spiritual.
Ask Santa clause for the mop!