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Post by sporadic on Dec 6, 2008 10:52:15 GMT -5
My friend's husband is coming over today to do some work in the house....mainly the kitchen. I've been cleaning this morning and not decluttering. It's far from perfect and needs more work, but finally to the point where I can let someone see it and (hopefully) not see squalor.
I hope this goes well!
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Post by Script on Dec 6, 2008 11:01:18 GMT -5
It has been my experience that MOST guys are far less judgemental about mess, dust, clutter, squalor and even chaos than women. I realize that this is a sexist generalization, but that is what I have personally experienced. Hurrah for friends! And hubbies! AND HOPE! xxoo from script ps: i am currently dashing around like crazy picking up bits of fluff and dust, tidying up stuff, a bit of stash and dash: before my family's arrival. My DH keeps saying: ENUFF ALREADY! |
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Post by Blackswan on Dec 6, 2008 11:14:36 GMT -5
At least you can let somebody in! That is a very big milestone. Keep up the good fight!
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Post by sporadic on Dec 6, 2008 12:03:52 GMT -5
I still can't find my digital camera, so I'll need to order another one. An inexpensive one. Then I'll finally be able to post photos.
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Post by sporadic on Dec 6, 2008 19:25:42 GMT -5
Wow. He was here a *long* time! He was late though - he didn't arrive until around noon and stayed 6 hours. He cleaned the gutters, put two new doorbell ringers on the front/back doors, fixed the brick cement on my back porch, put in a new kitchen faucet, blah, blah. He did see The Black Hole of Doom (a.k.a. the computer room) but didn't really say anything.
I did it! I survived.
I haven't done my 10-15 mins. of decluttering today....however, I did do cleaning this morning before he arrived and I cleaned up the area around the sink after he finished, so I figure my day's work is done. I had no idea that the edges under the sink had some black crud. Ew! But it's gone now. BTW, I'm really liking my new Seventh Generation cleaner - it does a great job with greasy, dirty muck.
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Post by morningglory on Dec 7, 2008 15:48:51 GMT -5
WOW! Not only did you do a great job making it possible to have someone come in, but what a lot of repairs he did! When I have things fixed and made nicer, it motivates me to take better care of my place.
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Post by AnnieOkie on Dec 7, 2008 17:16:53 GMT -5
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Post by notsomessyshell on Dec 7, 2008 19:09:18 GMT -5
Good job! How nice to have someone who can come do the work for you.
I agree that the men are not as judging on cleanliness. I don't mind letting men in most of the time. Thank goodness my hubby was a plumber and is pretty handy at other repairs. He is able to fix most things without involving any outside assistance.
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Post by dayeanu on Dec 12, 2008 21:02:41 GMT -5
I think as long as you don't have rotten food or animal poo, or stink to high heaven, men don't generally notice.
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