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Post by countrygurl on Dec 19, 2008 9:18:05 GMT -5
I've had it with the mess! I'm tired of this cycle that I'm on - work hard to get things looking nice then let everything go until the next time I work hard to get things looking nice again.
Please send out the search dogs if I vanish folks!!
Round #1:
15 min ~ Kitchen
15 min ~ Living Room
15 min ~ Bedroom
Start Load of Laundry
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Post by crazycatlady on Dec 19, 2008 11:33:29 GMT -5
WooHoo, CountyrGurl! Way to whip that house into shape!
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Post by timetochange on Dec 19, 2008 11:50:33 GMT -5
You can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by creativechaos on Dec 19, 2008 12:18:36 GMT -5
hi countrygurl, and welcome! way to break it down into 15 minute increments! you go, gurrrrl!
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Post by messymimi on Dec 19, 2008 13:06:07 GMT -5
Take breaks, don't burn out, and watch out for the perfectionism monster.
You are doing awesome!
messymimi
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Post by dayeanu on Dec 19, 2008 13:32:02 GMT -5
Good for you for doing 15 min. at a time. (Don't forget to take breaks, drink water, eat healthy food, do something nice for yourself every now and then during the process.) I think it may save you from "the cycle" of 'marathon screaming banshee madwoman insanity,' as Script so colorfully and aptly described it in another post! (I loved that.) I DO have the dogs ready, just in case (based on what I read in all these posts, you won't be lost for lack of dogs!  !) |
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Post by countrygurl on Dec 19, 2008 13:55:50 GMT -5
Thank you all for the kind words of encouragement. I really need it today.  Tadas: The Kitchen is straigthened up and counters cleared and cleaned Dishes Washed The Living Room is almost straightened - maybe another 15 to go Laundry gathered and washing Todo: 15 minutes Bedroom Put away 2 laundry baskets of clean clothes Put clothes in dryer |
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Post by countrygurl on Dec 20, 2008 8:53:30 GMT -5
Ok, I didn't get much done yesterday between feeling bad and gray, wet, cold weather here  . But today is a new day!! Got my  and I'm getting ready to get this house clean only this time I plan to stay on top of things during the week and not let it fall apart like I always have and wait until the next big clean. I need to re-wire my brain. I had to work all last weekend so this house has had 2 weeks of letting it go . Round #1 Gather dirty clothes Straighten Kitchen Clean Kitchen |
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Post by countrygurl on Dec 20, 2008 11:00:44 GMT -5
Tadas:
:)Gathered dirty clothes
:)Straightened Kitchen
:)Cleaned Kitchen
Round #2
15 minutes Loft
15 minutes Bedroom
15 minutes Living Room
Work on Laundry
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Post by fluffernut - now Jannie on Dec 20, 2008 17:47:22 GMT -5
I'm in crisis mode. Finished shopping except for a few Christmas details. Sick today with a head cold, I slept till 5 at night Saturday. Will clean house by 15 minute chunks. You guys inspire me! Five days till Christmas. I CAN do it!
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Post by Moodle on Dec 20, 2008 18:01:20 GMT -5
Woo hoo, countrygurl! Way to kick squalor's butt!! YAY for you!! And, you, too, fluffernut!! Come back and post your status, ladies!! This is exciting!! I'm going to go set my timer and get some things done, too!  |
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Post by crazycatlady on Dec 20, 2008 18:09:13 GMT -5
Wonderful work, CG. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other. If you can do much crisis cleaning, it is good. If you are ill, or had to work, at least commit to doing 15 minutes. If that is too much, you will at least get 5 minutes done. Other days, you will be inspired, and do 20 minutes. It WILL make a difference, combined with your determination!
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Post by dayeanu on Dec 20, 2008 18:18:32 GMT -5
Five days till Christmas. I CAN do it! Yes, you can! Yes, you can!   |
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