Today is my Birthday. I love birthdays, I love that I am alive; I love being a professional organizer; that I can help women with organizing tips and organizing ideas through my web site and in their homes. Let’s face it, I also love getting phone calls, cards, well wishes and gifts.

Today I am going to share with you a birthday story of mine. When I was turning 9 years old I asked my mom if I could have a birthday party. She told me no, not that year. But being the little organizer and go getter that I was, that was not going to deter me.

Without my mother’s knowledge I went ahead and planned a birthday party for me. I made little construction paper invitations and I kept reminding my friends to be sure to come to my party. When my mom arrived home after teaching school all day there were 12 little girls playing games in the living room. I still remember her surprise. I hadn’t planned any treats (I was probably more interested in the gifts at 9 years old). My mom had made me a cake and had ice cream so it all worked out just fine.

Besides this being a fun and memorable birthday for both my mom and me; that is my first memory of me organizing something bigger than my little treasures in my room.

Happy, Happy Birthday—to everyone who is reading this with an October 16th birthday.