Post by clutterbuggles on May 7, 2012 6:55:00 GMT -5
Protein shake consumed (using up the last packets, ashtrays emptied, pets fed and one cage rearranged as they seemed to be struggling to get up and down and there hadn't been room for a ramp. Bless 'em they're starting to show their age.
Next three:
Medication and wound care for one pet (she lost her leg last week)
Post by clutterbuggles on May 7, 2012 7:45:01 GMT -5
Thanks roadrunner. =)
Bin emptied so I can start a new bag.
Laundry started
Pet medicated... Sort of. It's getting harder and harder to do and I'm taking that as a good sign that she's rather run riot than take meds in any fashion. I tried in food, in juice, and ended up with her spitting most of it out when I syringed it. She was meant to finish 2 days ago, but the vet gave enough for 7 days so it was my choice to continue as my pet is still a but under weight and periodically reopening the wound. Just me being over cautious. It's been a traumatic week for both of us.
Next tasks:
Dishes. My cupboards are empty and that's zombie soup in my garden so.... It's going to take some time. If I don't return, the zombies got me.
Pet medicated... Sort of. It's getting harder and harder to do and I'm taking that as a good sign that she's rather run riot than take meds in any fashion. I tried in food, in juice, and ended up with her spitting most of it out when I syringed it. She was meant to finish 2 days ago, but the vet gave enough for 7 days so it was my choice to continue as my pet is still a but under weight and periodically reopening the wound. Just me being over cautious. It's been a traumatic week for both of us.
Goodness gracious, clutterbuggles! You are dealing with a lot! Hope this thread is helpful you finding equilibrium from the past week, and moving forward to getting your home ready for your guest.
Post by clutterbuggles on May 7, 2012 9:18:47 GMT -5
Thank you, lioness. =)
So far so good. As I said in another thread, I'm waging battle not against my house or my mess, but against the saboteur inside of me that complains and cries because of loneliness, but won't let anyone inside the door. It doesn't make sense and I deserve better. I've basically bought myself into a sizeable debt trying to fix things without doing any work. And that will never work, so I'm determined to drag myself out of despair and hopefully a bit of debt as well by focusing my energy on cleaning and decluttering for a couple of weeks rather than spending money on cigarettes and stuff that won't actually accomplish anything but create more debt. I'm nearly out of washing up liquid, but I think that's a permissible expenditure.
Just had a break while the dishes air dried a bit. Back to it. Back in a couple of hours probably.
Clutterbuggles! Great to hear you are stopping smoking! Also, that you have invited a friend over!
RR -- I'm right with ya on the water. Glad the decision quote is helping you!
Woke up with headache. Took 2 Excedrin. I know that I didn't get enough sleep nor did I sleep well. I think sinus was blocked on one side... plus stayed up too late & woke up too early.
Water:
dressed2shoes *made my bed *took thyroid med *med to Puppy *fed dogs *There were wasps on my recycle can when i moved it out, but I was determined NOT to miss recycling this week. I had a lot to put in the can due to being out of town the last 2 times!!! They only pick up once every two weeks and I have been decluttering, so...... I was determined to get rid of it today or tomorrow if I have to drive somewhere to dump it. So, I already had standing permission from one of my neighbors that I could use their cans & another drove up while I was out there, so he let me used what space was left in his, too. I ended up putting a bunch in mine too, since both of the neighbors only had a little space left & I was determined! I had to use some Organic Insect Spray, but I did it!!! *put 7 boxes from garage & put in outside recycle can *put 5 bags of paper recyclables in outside recycle can (2 were great big bags!!!) *put 1 bag of recyclable bottles/cans/jars in outside recycle can *put 1 bag of shreds in outside recycle can put 1 big phone book in outside recycle can *took 1 bag of trash to outside can *emptied back bathroom trash *emptied my bedroom trash *emptied front bathroom trash emptied kitchen trash & replaced bag *took calcium pill *on-line shopping for bed/mattress for DD *folded/hung load of laundry *put that load away put another load in washer *took bp med *got b-day card & check ready to send to nephew
Not feeling well today & so much to do!
*got some dishes soaking *put hand-washed stuff from drainboard away moved load of laundry to dryer *put another load in washer *sliced an onion *rinsed, peeled & sliced zucchinis *hung load of laundry that was in washer put another load in washer *changed my clothes & got stuff ready to take with me. *went to class *went by grocery store on the way home to get dog food, turkey hot dogs & some sliced deli turkey. *made "Baked Zucchini Gratin" folded/hung load of laundry *put that load away *moved load to dryer *put another load in washer
CD (Horses and trains -- Horses to give me stamina & energy to get a lot done. Trains to indicate that I am getting lots done & I "can do" it!!!
Lioness -- Always happy when you are here!!! Clutterbuggles -- you are already doing great! Sorry to hear of all the trauma and that your pet lost her leg. RR -- Forgot to congratulate you!!! Hello to Saffron, DiDreaming, Diane, OntheWay, UpintheAir, Script, Seashell, Andrea and everyone else that I didn't name due to poor memory & all others who may be following out thread! CD
For this morning I am not going to be around much with PT and then helping my friend since they have to be out of where they are now by next Monday. I will bb later this afternoon and need to get quite a bit done around here. I will not be able to go to friend's since younger son is sick and I had to bring him home.
took shower and got dressed brushed my teeth got boys up fed boys breakfast got boys off to school ate my breakfast gave boys their meds took my meds brought dirty laundry downstairs started a load of wash X 3 went thru clothes I got last night picked up younger son from school went to PT went to food pantry put away food gave younger son some food called friend went grocery shopping put groceries away helped make dinner set the table switched over laundry X 3 folded clean clothes X 2 put away clean clothes made a couple important phone calls printed off label I needed ate dinner entered in my food for today on sparkpeople gave boys their night time meds took my meds put boys too sleep
Good morning all! Clutter, you have been busy and your list of accomplishments impresses me. Quiting smoking is one of the very best things you can do for yourself. And having a friend over is a HUGE MILESTONE!!
Good morning dear Lioness, you always make me smile.
Cando you are accomplishing great things. It's such motivation.
I woke up this morning to a bit of chaos. For the whole story look at byways... But I'm thankful that Kiddo made me smile. The Rallying Cry for the day is "DO IT FOR THE SAUSAGE!!"
Last night I slept in the clothes I was wearing so the first thing on my "need to do list" is getting a shower and getting dressed. So far:
Got up,
Got Kiddo up, dressed, fed
Made her lunch and discovered garage disaster
Barely got kiddo to school on time
Got Garage fridge running with an extention cord.
Transferred all food in freezer to the freezer compartment of the fridges
Took out bag of freezer burned old food (freezer needed to be cleaned out, but I wish it hadn't required an electricians visit to motivate me..
took meds
made and consumed protein/fruit shake.
Sat down and got on the computer to relax for a while
I woke up this morning to a bit of chaos. For the whole story look at byways... But I'm thankful that Kiddo made me smile. The Rallying Cry for the day is "DO IT FOR THE SAUSAGE!!"
Post by CourageouslyLion SeeksSerenity on May 7, 2012 12:21:32 GMT -5
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Andrea, glad you went to Physical Therapy!
UpInTheAir, Saffron, CanDo, SleepyMom, OnTheWay, Diane, and anyone else ...
I'm claiming "scrollback amnesty" (as seashell would say). Not going to read back to see what you all did.
These past couple months have been challenging for me ... I don't want to write about it ... but ... I think that things are beginning to look up! I'm beginning to see the Light!
Post by clutterbuggles on May 7, 2012 13:53:04 GMT -5
That's encouraging news, Lioness. =)
I crashed and burned and needed a nap mid dish washing. Part of it was actual physical tiredness, but a big part of it was nicotine withdrawal. I spent half an hour trying to beat a stress fueled craving and was getting closer and closer to smoking, so I had a nap instead.
I'm up now, cooked dinner and washed up as I went. I'm actually going to treat myself to dessert today because I've worked my bum off today. Even the laundry made it into the dryer.
So I'm not done yet, but slowing down a bit before bed.
Well done to everyone else and their productive days!
Clutterbuggles! Great to hear you are stopping smoking! Also, that you have invited a friend over! 
took shower and got dressed
Got up, 