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Post by LauraLotsaStuff on Jan 5, 2018 12:37:26 GMT -5
Good morning January let's type as much as we want people!  . OK! This is a post for my bedroom, this week I have been focusing on clothing reduction. I set a goal for myself to get 25 things out of my closet, cause I thought that would make a dent. It didn't. I took out 10 more. Then 10 more. Then I lost count. So I have now removed over 50 hanging items from closet and still have to squish to get things in or out. My next strategy is to group all the like things together to see what I have too much of. See, I have already removed things that don't fit, things I don't like, things I don't wear, things that fit but don't look right. It's still overflowing with things that I can and would wear. Just too much of it. So if I can see that I have 18 jackets or 10 pairs of black pants that all fit--i can let more go. Did the same thing with my dresser and chest of drawers, but those are also too full. I have been, by my opinion, ruthlessly culling. I have thrown out clothes, shoes, jewelry, and many many other things that I have looked at in the past and decided to keep. Of course there is still lots that I'm keeping (see closet) I'm trying to think about how I looked at all those last year and kept them but never used them. It just really bugs me to get rid of things I use. Like my pajamas. I have about 5 PJ sets and maybe 5 more flannel PJ bottoms. I can barely squish them in my dresser, but every one fits fine and is in exc shape. Do I need that many? IDK. How many do I need? 2 sets? 3? Maybe 2 extra pants? When I'm not going outside, I wear those pants all day because it is the most comfortable thing to wear. I think the real problem with me having too many clothes is that I don't like to do laundry. The more I have the less often I have to wash! I can improve that, my mom gave me her old washer as the one I had was a cheap used replacement for my good one that died, but it only lasted a few months then the agitator quit working. It's fancy, digital display and is a huge pain in the rear to use. I hate the lid lock, the sensing feature, how long it takes to start, you can't open it while it's going, blah blah blah. But it was free and it works. It is energy efficient so it uses less power and a lot less water. Have been making progress in the bedroom, I cleared the shelf to organize (not complete) and the dresser top and 1 nightstand. Will finish today but had to go to bed. My other goal for bedroom--beside the obvious to have a semi-normal RM with more than just a tunnel path--is to get ALL the laundry baskets emptied. I think I had over 10 in my room plus various 31 utility totes filled. There were towels and blankets and sheets with no where to go, plus a repair stack plus a have stain stack plus an IDK stack and various halloween costume things. I emptied 5 baskets and 3 totes. THe front of my dresser and closet door are currently accessible without climbing or stepping over! There are at least 2 more laundry baskets on the other side of the bed, and a GIANT pile of things in the swivel rocker in front of a desk which you can barely see. So, lots more to still do. Work in progress! If I can get it done today, that would be great but would still leave the closet--scary. But my long-term goal is to be able to rearrange the bedroom furniture. Impossible in the current state since you could barley walk in it. Need to make a store trip for storage boxes that will fit in my closet for my halloween things, I keep these and reuse from year to year. Also a long term house goal is to swap out all the cardboard boxes for real storage totes. If I'm keeping it, it will at least be in a proper box. Anything in cardboard is instantly recognizable to be donated or as a temporary spot for things that need a home. New strategy is to date those "temporary" boxes as a a visual aid. I have decided not to sell anything regardless of value with the exception of furniture and exercise machines. This hurts me a bit, but I need the space and mental freedom now, and keeping boxes sitting around waiting for a buyer will not help me. Also, I would rather spend the time decluttering than taking pictures and writing descriptions and answering emails/phone calls. GOOD luck all, I'm getting started! |
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Post by TwinkleToes on Jan 5, 2018 13:04:28 GMT -5
Hi, Laura! Welcome! Post as much as you would like. It sounds like you are making tremendous progress. I say keep the pj sets because pjs tend to wear out quick, IMO. I have given up on selling things online, for the most part, for the same reasons you listed. I look forward to see8ng your future posts.
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Post by TwinkleToes on Jan 5, 2018 13:09:56 GMT -5
Done:
Take Meds
Eat breakfast
Sheets in washer
throw out old scale that doesn’t work
took trash out of master bath
make tea
sheets in dryer
Clear off top of dryer
PUPA master bath
Make surgery bill payment!
address card for Cheryl
address card for drew
address card for deb
condensed snack bags into one container
ask for aunt Beulah’s address
put away five Christmas gifts
cleaned out top shelf of fridge
PUPA din8ng room
PUPA foyer
PUPA living room
gathered dirty dishes and put in dishwasher
order stamps online
Eat lunch
Address card to Beulah
set up new electronic scale
fill pill dispenser
find stamps
walk mail to mailbox
eat dinner
to Do
make small pitcher of tea
Fold laundry that is on floor of bedroom and put away
Clean out second shelf of fridge
Shred pile of papers
Empty shredder
Put away five more Christmas presents
make bed once sheets are dry
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Post by LauraLotsaStuff on Jan 5, 2018 16:33:08 GMT -5
tadas...
Got the boxes I needed! Had to hit a couple of stores but bought all they had.
gave kitties water
gave birds food and water
picked up drinks for kids--we were all out
got stuff I needed ordered from amazon to fix DS3 PC
Now, to get the bravery to go back in the bedroom.
also means more laundry
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Post by TwinkleToes on Jan 5, 2018 19:21:06 GMT -5
Updates above
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Post by TwinkleToes on Jan 5, 2018 19:59:49 GMT -5
Updated:
Done:
Take Meds
Eat breakfast
Sheets in washer
throw out old scale that doesn’t work
took trash out of master bath
make tea
sheets in dryer
Clear off top of dryer
PUPA master bath
Make surgery bill payment!
address card for Cheryl
address card for drew
address card for deb
condensed snack bags into one container
ask for aunt Beulah’s address
put away five Christmas gifts
cleaned out top shelf of fridge
PUPA din8ng room
PUPA foyer
PUPA living room
gathered dirty dishes and put in dishwasher
order stamps online
Eat lunch
Address card to Beulah
set up new electronic scale
fill pill dispenser
find stamps
walk mail to mailbox
eat dinner
Put away a lot of jewelry
make small pitcher of tea
Fold laundry that is on floor of bedroom and put away
Put away my laundry that is folded
Clean out second shelf of fridge
Shred pile of papers
Empty shredder
Empty kitchen trash, carry out, and replace liner
Put away five more Christmas presents
make bed once sheets are dry
Go through today’s mail
Wooo hooooo! Productive day!
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Post by cando on Jan 6, 2018 22:07:59 GMT -5
TwinkleToes You did, indeed, have a productive day! Yay!!!!! LauraLotsaStuff Wow! I'm so impressed with all you've been culling! How's it going in the bedroom, now? Today's tadas: *read over some of parent's papers... *Weighed in 160 lbs. Yikes!!!! *Danced for 40 minutes. *Put away hand-washed stuff from drainboard *Emptied kitchen trash & replaced bag *Washed sinkful of dishes *Washed top of stove *Had all meds today *Made mashed potatoes *Washed 2 sink counters in kitchen *Drank 5 glasses of water *Dieted Successfully *Made list for tomorrow (on my phone) CD
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Post by TwinkleToes on Jan 7, 2018 8:44:05 GMT -5
To do
Take Meds
Shower
Dressed
Face
Teeth
Hair
Breakfast
Go to church
Lunch
Pack up nativity set
Laundry load 1 in washer
Make bed
pUPA Master Bath
Pack up dining room decorations
Laundry load 1 in dryer
Fold laundry load 1 and put away
Make dinner
PUPA kitchen
Pack lunch for tomorrow
Layout clothes for tomorrow
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Post by cando on Jan 7, 2018 12:09:56 GMT -5
Todos -- Will see how much I get done... ha!  Weigh in. 158.6 Yay Dresstoshoes  Take all meds Took thyroid med, had allergy spray, both allergy pills, calcium pill, bp med, 2nd calcium pill, Vit D. Drink at least 4 glasses of water Exercise Push-ups (10 reg. floor, 10 bent-knee, 40 wall), Triceps Dips (20), Back exercises including sit-ups (40), and Planks (9 10 second, 1 20 second) Showere2shoes Call pharmacy re: tried to do refills over the phone, but when I checked the status late yesterday -- message was that I need to speak with the pharmacist. Was told RX refills are ready for pick up. Pick up RXs, if ready Send email re: mom's annuity plan meals make grocery list Buy bday card-DS Make sure DH orders gift for DS (Some tech thing that DIL described to DH & DH knows what it is & where to order it from). go grocery shopping Make stuffed peppers Make Tuna Salad Make Maple Syrup Laundry Dishes Empty trash all rooms Take trash to outside can Take recyclable bottles/cans/jars to outside can Take paper type recyclables to outside can Take bags to outside recycle can Take boxes to outside recycle can Declutter ottoman in den Make schedule Lotion Stuff ready for tomorrrow Make appointment Dr. Weissman Alternate 15 min. paperwork with decluttering Early Bedtime Dieted successfully |
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Post by LauraLotsaStuff on Jan 7, 2018 15:12:02 GMT -5
got a bit derailed yesterday...I had an out of town event with my BFF I thought it was next weekend but it was yesterday. oops. So I wasn't home until 4 pm. Woke up in the am with a headache, meds helped keep it off most of the day but by the time I got home it was a migraine. Took more meds but didn't help so went to bed. Still have it today but I have to get things done. It's a combo of sinus infection and every time it's that special time of month I get migrains so this is a doozy. Left side of my head feels pinched.
Still, got my son's PC working! Yay! IT was one of his xmas presents. That was really all I got done, but hope to do more work today. We are going to waffle house now and I'll see how i feel when I get back.
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Post by TwinkleToes on Jan 7, 2018 15:29:29 GMT -5
Laura, migraines are AWFUL. Sometimes the only thing that helps me is packing my neck and forehead in ice.
I have been super super busy Today!
Update:
Done:
Take Meds
Shower
Dressed
Face
Teeth
Hair
Weigh in
Breakfast
Go to church
Lunch
Laundry load 1 in washer
Make bed
pUPA Master Bath
Pack up dining room decorations
Laundry load 1 in dryer
PUPA kitchen
Hand wash big stuff
Finish loading dishwasher
Run dishwasher
Wipe off stove top
Wipe kitchen counters
PUPA din8ng room
Help husband work in garage ... we decluttered A LOT
Visit inlaws
TO DO
Call friend with dementia
Fold laundry load 1 and put away
Make dinner
Eat dinner
Clean up from dinner
Ask hubby to run vacuum
Pack lunch for tomorrow
Layout clothes for tomorrow
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Post by LauraLotsaStuff on Jan 9, 2018 10:13:48 GMT -5
Tuesday morning! Let's see, I got a few things done.
Last night cooked dinner and did dishes, been decluttering so regular chores getting a bit behind.
Got more stuff into closet, things had been stacking up in the bedroom waiting to be put into closet. Finally got the shelves on top straightened up and re-stacked into a practical manner. Nothing with stuff on floor of closet yet, getting there soon! I feel that most of what is on the bottom in totes and boxes will be trash. Haven't put anything in or out of those since I redid the closet about 6 years ago, so chances are there's nothing I need in there. Took more stuff of the desk, now down to 1 layer so have to do something with that stuff. Cleared of the exercise machine completely, it's no longer storing hanging clothes. All clothes are in the closet. I had to take out more stuff to make it not so crowded so I got out the things that are still a little too tight to wear and put them in an open tote on the top shelf.
Also got DS3's PC connected and updated (yay everything works) and started downloading a couple of games that take a while, so that will be done when he comes over. Maybe tonight I will get it swapped out with his old PC but that means taking a lot of stuff apart so I have to see how much time I have left.
Next: Get exercise machine out and into garage (if I can find a spot--garage is last on list of clean-up)
move shelf to where machine was.
Finish clear off top of desk (small 1 in BR still)
Try to get to stacks on floor on off-side of bed.
Dresser is cleared but needs cleaning and decide what is going to go back.
Nightstands need clearing.
Still need reorganize kitchen cabinets.
Put up new blinds in DS1 Br.
Still finish closets in both boys BRs.
Still declutter both desks in LR.
Still clear of DR table.
STill find proper place for all art supplies.
All that's in my head right now.
Have a great day all!
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Post by cando on Jan 10, 2018 8:50:35 GMT -5
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Post by LauraLotsaStuff on Jan 11, 2018 12:42:23 GMT -5
Thanks Cando!
I really was so overjoyed to look at my messy bedroom last night! I mean, it's still messy, but there is nothing on the floor from the door to the closet to the bathroom, basically 2 out of 3 sides of bed. And nothing on top of the dresser (except a glass rose and 2 pic frames). The big glider exercise machine is moved, and my shelf is there now. It wasn't that I didn't use the glider, I did, but the fact is I just didn't have room for it. It was always in the way and there is no where else in my tiny house for it to go. It is very heavy and difficult to move, so even unfolding it out was a hassle. The new spot is in the garage, so I will never use it now, but I want to pass it to someone else. It's too big to fit in my trunk or anything so hopefully I can get someone to pick it up.
Vacuumed the bedroom! 75% of it anyway, I think it has been over a year since the last vacuum there was just too much stuff on the floor.
Few more items moved to the proper places
few more things put in the donate box
I cleared of the hanging rack on the back of bedroom door. It was so full I couldn't open my door all the way.
Hopefully I can be productive tonight--the schedule is to have the bedroom done so we can work on the garage all weekend. Have to have the boys help for help, it's not a 1 person job. If I can get all 3 of them working on it, we can get it done or mostly done.
Have a great day!
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Post by TwinkleToes on Jan 13, 2018 10:25:39 GMT -5
Ugh. I haven’t been making lists and gettin* things done and it shows around here. Cleared my schedule for the day and I need to get my rear in gear.
To do
Breakfast
Take Meds
PUPA master bath
Take out trash in master bath and replace liner
Clean toilet in master bath
Laundry load 1 in washer
Unload dishwasher
Load dishwasher
Make bed
Clean toilet in blue br
Take out trash in blue BR and replace liner
PUPA dining room
PUPA living room
Write our check for medical bill and put in mailbox
Wrap Cutie Car gift
Wrap stickers gift
Wrap mug gift
Wrap tea gift
Laundry load 1 in dryer
Laundry load 2 in washer
Wrap Mel Belle gift
Make two thank you cards
Write our thank you cards addresss cards and put into mail
Make happy winter cards
Get two boxes ready to ship
Laundry load 2 in dryer
PUPA living room
Take Christmas decorations off front porch
Clean toilet in pink br
Take out trash in pink br and replace liner
Make happy winter banner
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