Right now my computer sits on top of my desk because my mouse cord is too short to put my computer under the desk, but I bought a wireless mouse so I'm going to put my computer down below and set up my organizer thingy on top of my desk.

 

I'm excited. It was not cheap so I better use it!

 

Also, on a side note I bought a ton of really nice pens for only $3 because they were on clearance. So that made me happy.

 

And I bought all of the above with cell phone rebate cards so... even better!

 

If I ever get organized I'll post pictures.

Nice one meagan.

BEFORE

 

 

AFTER

 

 

 

 

My new little organizer...

 

The center shelves contain:

SASEs that have come back with stamps that I can reuse

Photos that I need to send

Letters I need to send and acid-free page protectors

Chipboard inserts to keep my photos from getting bent during mailing

9x12 envelopes

10x13 envelopes

 

The shelves on the left and right are mostly other envelopes and folded 9x12 SASEs that I have prepared. I have standard (#10) envelopes, greeting card sized envelopes and 6x9 envelopes. I use the greeting card sized envelopes and 6x9 envelopes for mailing 5x7 photos. I also have a few photo holders to keep my 5x7s safe during mailing.

 

The binder on top is what I keep my successes in (except SFM).

 

Now I have everything I need at arm's reach. I think this will help me be a better collector.

 

 

I don't want it to be like, "Sincerity, I can fake that!"

for some reason i think i remember you saying it was a little spendy?

 

I don't think I got ripped off. It was my choice to spend the money. Whatever works for the individual is fine.

 

This is good for me because it's just one thing that I can have to stay organized with. I don't need anything else and I know it's going to last for a very long time.

 

I find that if everything is within arms reach it is much easier for me to send out my requests.

 

I actually sent out six requests just the other day. The photos had been sitting around collecting dust and I finally sent them out. I only have 2 more celebs with photos that I have printed out and I'm waiting to get an address via venue for those. So the organizer has served its purpose. Hopefully I'll be feeling better next week and I can get some more requests out.

I did enjoy Thanksgiving. I got to spend time with my family and we played games and stuff and had a great lunch. I hope you all had fun too.

 

Originally posted by goldgoalz My question is, how many pics do you send in a request, if you send any. I find myself with two or three pics that i like, but i dont want to overwhelm the celeb i am sending them to. What do people recommend?

 

I send usually 1-2. I think 3 is the max and personally, I think anything more than that is a bit excessive.

 

Don't be offended the you get only one photo back signed though. Or sometimes they will sign and personalize them all for you. It really just depends on the person.