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Post by mylittlescholar on Sept 9, 2019 6:20:30 GMT -5
HAPPY MONDAY!
Maybe this week we'll get a leaf smiley!
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Post by mylittlescholar on Sept 9, 2019 6:25:34 GMT -5
Good Morning!
I am faced with a dilemma--if I don't take My Giant Pony, I can get away with only two suitcases. When he was new, I put a giant ribbon on him and carried him through the airport as if he was a gift. Now I just don't want to deal with the stares. He's not just a comfort, he's also ergonomically helpful. I guess the real question boils down to can I fit My Giant Laptop into my carry on along with everything else. I guess I have to shut this down and try it!
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Post by mylittlescholar on Sept 9, 2019 6:45:16 GMT -5
yes, okay it fits, barely!
ETA: I think I'll just keep updating this list
ADMIN LIST: resolve transfer issue pay tdoc update sale items print boarding pass find contact info for DXH initiate returns
HOUSE LIST: make coffee empty/load dw wash water bottle prep recycling
make bed clear litter and put bags nearby declutter fridge throw towels in laundry room
GET READY TO GO: take meds
shower hair face makeup
get dressed
FINAL PACK:
face stuff
toothbrush
hair towel
deodorant
oranges
water bottle
laptop and cords phone and charger
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Post by SetMeFree on Sept 9, 2019 8:02:04 GMT -5
mylittlescholarLook at you go! WOOO HOOO! You did a bunch of stuff in the time I sat here blinking my eyes.
Just made coffee and I am hoping it has extra magical powers today because I have a lot to get done for the Bug Slayer's Siege tomorrow morning.
DONE ironed husb's clothes, sent him off to work fed/watered catface brain dump on Listzilla made coffee
NEXT UP consume coffee find energy and motivation take meds make sure husb has clothes for tues and weds
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Post by mylittlescholar on Sept 9, 2019 8:17:29 GMT -5
aw thanks SetMeFree! and thanks for reminding me to take my meds! forgot to put that on my list. I hope the anxiety bear gives you a break today.
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Post by dtesposito on Sept 9, 2019 8:29:02 GMT -5
Good morning scholar, thanks for starting the thread, and good luck getting the rest of your trip prep done.
SetMeFree, what do you have to do for tomorrow? More clothes in bags? If you didn't put the hanging clothes in bags for last time, why do you have to do it this time? I imagine you have to rebag all the things you've been using during these two weeks in between. Is it the same as last time, you'll go to a hotel for the day?
I am home all day today, I have library books to pick up but I have until Wednesday, so I don't have anything I MUST do outside today.
I'm eating breakfast now and adding to my list for today.
Diane
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Post by ohblondie on Sept 9, 2019 8:49:05 GMT -5
OK - updated weekend thread and the Clearing a path thread. Now to figure out this week.
A huge MUST DO is the upstairs bathroom. Then my load of whites/cold water/line dry clothes. Make a meal tonight and prep food for crockpot tomorrow. that is a full night!
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Post by SetMeFree on Sept 9, 2019 9:19:19 GMT -5
mylittlescholar
Are you going to be gone long? I hope you're going somewhere fun for a relaxing vacation!
dtesposito
I have to bag the clothes that weren't bagged the first time around in order to isolate any of the little vampires that could be hiding in the fabric. All fabric has to be treated (bed, furniture, etc) OR laundered on the hottest temp possible and dried on High for at least 30 mins in order to kill them.
People joke about roaches being indestructible...nope, bed bugs will inherit the Earth...roaches are delicate little flowers compared to bed bugs.
So while I haven't seen them in the closets...have seen a grand total of maybe 7 ever in the entire apartment..to make sure they are GONE we have to isolate all our clothes in plastic until they can be laundered.
Enjoy your breakfast and WTG on list-making.
ohblondie
WTG on updating your posts and all you've done today
DONE ironed husb's clothes, sent him off to work fed/watered catface brain dump on Listzilla made coffee consumed coffee found some energy and motivation took meds made sure husb has clothes for tues and weds
UP NEXT Iron husb's clothes for next few days 15 mins in bedroom closet
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Post by mylittlescholar on Sept 9, 2019 9:37:24 GMT -5
SetMeFree I'm heading back "home" to CA for three weeks. I will be staying at my folks, helping DM with her first Open Studios art show the last two weekends of the month. We'll also be working on decluttering. Their house is a combo of gorgeous level 0 spaces and chaotic level 2 spaces. I hope to escape to visit friends, as well.
Its time to zip up the suitcase, which I always have anxiety about. I can do this! then close down the laptop, which is even scarier. But I have my phone, I won't be completely disconnected from the life-giving sustinence of the internet!
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Post by dtesposito on Sept 9, 2019 9:43:40 GMT -5
Good morning ohblondie, I read your update in swampy's challenge thread, I'm so HAPPY that you're seeing motivating progress in the LR!
SetMeFree, that makes sense with the clothes, when you said they told you you didn't have to bag the hanging clothes, I thought that meant ever--not that they meant, just do it in time for the 2nd visit. I know you can't wait for this to be behind you.
TO DO:
Clean up from breakfast Put plant lights on Wash some cat food dishes Scoop litter pans
Diane
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Post by dtesposito on Sept 9, 2019 10:16:23 GMT -5
Here is your leaf smiley, scholar! I figured I had better get it in today because the next 3 days will be close to 90 degrees...back to a mini-summer, so I will not feel very fall-like. But I can deal with it, I've had a taste of beautiful cool weather and I know it's on the way again. Next: Send work related email Cat feeding 3 minutes each: Kitchen DR Bedroom Plants Books Diane
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Post by ohblondie on Sept 9, 2019 10:32:26 GMT -5
I had a giggle when talking to my DD last night. We watched her dog over the weekend. She came sunday to pick him up and must have walked in the house moments after I left to run an errand. She said to her BF - my mom must have just left because her cleaning music is still on! I found a channel on cable that plays 70's music and I blast it while I am cleaning and organizing. I did not realize the kids realized it!
OK - back to work - I finally reconnected to the network and I can get work done!!
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Post by SetMeFree on Sept 9, 2019 11:15:11 GMT -5
Please give me the strength to not mentally pinch my husband really hard. He has no clean white Ts. The dirty laundry is bagged and tied up the way it needs to be to prevent any possible cross contamination of bugs. I asked him to buy a thing of white Ts when he goes for trashbags (Target or Walmart whatever). Instead, he thinks he'd rather do laundry tonight...which means he needs to go get quarters somewhere, then go through the tied-up bags to find the white Ts, spending time doing wash when there are a million other things to do...retying the bags...then finding a place to store the clean wash...WHY??? I had to explain why just BUYING A PACK OF Tshirts would be the easiest thing to do. I really wish that after 21 years he would realize that I am just trying to make things easier for him (and myself). There went 20 mins I will never get back.
DONE DONE ironed husb's clothes, sent him off to work fed/watered catface brain dump on Listzilla made coffee consumed coffee found some energy and motivation took meds made sure husb has clothes for tues and weds ironed pants, shirts, ties (have 3 shirts left)
UP NEXT finish ironing husb's clothes for next few days bag up clothes from cave closet
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Post by dtesposito on Sept 9, 2019 11:17:39 GMT -5
Ohblondie, I have grouped all my favorite upbeat songs together in one playlist on the computer, that's what I listen to while cleaning!
Next:
Deal with one difficult thing from plant room sorting Get some things together to mail to my sister
3 minutes each:
Greeting cards Books Sunporch/entryway Kitchen
Diane
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Post by dtesposito on Sept 9, 2019 11:20:03 GMT -5
WHY???
You know why? Because he didn't do the majority of the work that had to be done last time, so he doesn't realize how time-consuming it is, and he doesn't realize how much he'll need to do tonight, and isn't taking advice from the person who DID do the majority of the work.
You have permission to pinch him.
Diane
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