My understanding of Chaos Theory (which is at best, minimal) is that, even though the possible outcomes of a process are known given specific starting conditions, which of those outcomes will actually result is unpredictable. I beg to differ.
So you see that, in my case at least, the result is always predictable.
I mention the above only because I've promised myself to get my office straightened up, neat and orderly as my wife's. Those of you who know me, please stop laughing; I really mean it this time. This is not a New Year's Resolution, which I never make, because I started it on December 27th. I have gone so far as to bring a cardboard box up from the basement and toss in all the papers that I will shred, someday. I also had a two-by-two foot section of my desktop cleared as of yesterday afternoon. I say "had" because this morning I found several sheets of paper, two business cards, and three checkbooks nestled in that space. I have no idea how that happened.
Perhaps one of our sneaky, disruptive cats, who frequent my chaotic cave, are responsible - all three are here now just waiting for me to leave so they can mess things up. Hmm ... I could avoid any future cleanup then they would be discouraged from their mischief.
I'll have to think about that.
- Given: my office is always in chaos, and I need to find something.
- Process: hunt through the mess for hours.
- Result: go out and purchase the item, only to return and find its mate clearly visible.
So you see that, in my case at least, the result is always predictable.
I mention the above only because I've promised myself to get my office straightened up, neat and orderly as my wife's. Those of you who know me, please stop laughing; I really mean it this time. This is not a New Year's Resolution, which I never make, because I started it on December 27th. I have gone so far as to bring a cardboard box up from the basement and toss in all the papers that I will shred, someday. I also had a two-by-two foot section of my desktop cleared as of yesterday afternoon. I say "had" because this morning I found several sheets of paper, two business cards, and three checkbooks nestled in that space. I have no idea how that happened.
Perhaps one of our sneaky, disruptive cats, who frequent my chaotic cave, are responsible - all three are here now just waiting for me to leave so they can mess things up. Hmm ... I could avoid any future cleanup then they would be discouraged from their mischief.
I'll have to think about that.
I can't blame the cats for the chaos in my office, since they've been banned. You're a fortunate man.
ReplyDeleteAnd, no, your office will never be as well organized as your wife's. Not unless you pay her to re-organize it daily for you. :)