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Post by magda on Sept 9, 2019 11:38:29 GMT -5
This thread has made me laugh today!
I am very tired. Had trouble falling asleep, kind of common on the night before work re-entry.
I am too tired to walk so I just got in my car and drove to a place where I can sit back and shut my eyes. I set an alarm just in case! I also notice I get this new type of deep tired feeling on and off since I reduced carbs in my diet
Yesterday I did not do my list. I remembered a museum here was having a festival so DD and I went to that. Was a pleasant break though it added up $$$- entry fee, food trucks, ice cream and I bought some earrings on sale. We ate dinner there, so it was a blessing in no cooking and no cleaning
We also went to church and to the library to print something out need to fix my at home printer
I did get my walk in, cleaned litter, and worked on my basement project. I did five things related to organizing, purging and putting away. This five thing approach really works well for me. It is just the right amount for me to make progress but not feel overwhelmed or at a loss for what to do.
Today the usuals Fed cats Packed lunch Drove dd to school Made bed Put away clean dishes
I also returned some library books on the way to work.
Had two meetings this morning. Two more in the afternoon
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Post by SetMeFree on Sept 9, 2019 12:08:05 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!
Wishing you a safe trip and a wonderful 3 weeks in Cali! Trying and failing to not be jealous! Enjoy!!
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Post by dtesposito on Sept 9, 2019 12:11:55 GMT -5
Good morning magda! I hope the meetings aren't too awful.
Next:
Cat feeding Wash more cat food dishes Update planner
5 minutes each:
Books Plants Computer desk
Diane
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Post by SetMeFree on Sept 9, 2019 12:13:18 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 I sent him a text and said that if he really has his heart set on laundry tonight, I will point to the bags of dirty laundry and he is welcome to dig through them and re-tie them properly. You are 100% correct...he's got NO CLUE how much work it took 2 weeks ago because I was concerned with him starting day one of his new job. The timing of all of this couldn't be more messed up.
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Post by SetMeFree on Sept 9, 2019 12:16:29 GMT -5
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Post by dtesposito on Sept 9, 2019 13:08:12 GMT -5
Great idea on the kindle SetMeFree, you can relax and read at the hotel!
I'm stopping for lunch now, and maybe a reading break.
Diane
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Post by dtesposito on Sept 9, 2019 15:32:10 GMT -5
My sister called while I was eating lunch, and talked for a long time. She's still without a cell phone, she got a ride from someone to look for one but couldn't find one at the first store, they were going to go to a second store and my sister discovered that her debit card wasn't in her purse. So she got upset and went home instead of continuing to look. She looked all over and couldn't find the card, so had to call and report it lost. So she asked me to order another phone for her.
Now I'm finally off the phone and need to get something done.
Next:
PEEP top of dresser near door Collect remainder of recycling from plant room work and put all in one pile in kitchen 5 minutes on paperwork Cat feeding
Diane
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Post by dtesposito on Sept 9, 2019 17:07:10 GMT -5
Well, that took forever. I realized I was putting things I didn't know what to do with on the dresser near the door. It just takes one thing there, and it becomes a place to put all the homeless things. They all have homes now.
Next:
Take recycling outside Take compost outside to porch Mix compost downstairs and check progress Take little library books outside
Diane
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Post by dtesposito on Sept 9, 2019 18:10:53 GMT -5
Well, kicking up the compost dust has irritated my sinuses again, I swear, I'm going to have to buy one of those really good quality face masks or something, I can't do anything without getting a headache and runny nose. I did get a nice surprise though, the mail was downstairs and I got a rebate from my health insurance company for the loss ratio thing--I didn't expect that!
After opening the rebate envelope I dealt with a few other pieces of mail that have been waiting. Now I'm going to look under the work table in the plant room to see if I can get rid of anything to make room for my spare containers.
Diane
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Post by SetMeFree on Sept 9, 2019 18:36:03 GMT -5
Hey Diane, it’s me, the BAGLADY!! Sorry, think I’m losing my mind . Husb came home with more trashbags so I can finish the closets. Going to do this in small doses because of my back, but I have confidence that it’s not going to take hours to finish, even with breaks. Just did 10 mins and bagged about 12 items (and tossed a really ugly shirt I’ll never wear plus some grungy hangers). GO US!!
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Post by dtesposito on Sept 9, 2019 19:00:40 GMT -5
SetMeFree, is your husband doing laundry? Diane
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Post by magda on Sept 9, 2019 19:44:32 GMT -5
Hi SetMeFree and Diane mylittlescholar I think you are off on your trip today? ohblondie I bet you can relate to this.., we had to reschedule a meeting at last minute so boss could come, at boss request . Moved it up earlier. We were all there - and boss was running late and did not show!! Work is stressing me out. I have to leave it there. I left right on time Came home and cooked dinner for DD Went to open house at dd school. - was a good night - all her teachers were nice and positive Came home Cooked dinner for me I did not get a walk in bout I walked all over DD school so I think it will count I am tired! Next- dishes, litter, laundry and five things in basement. I better get moving because I am tired
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Post by dtesposito on Sept 9, 2019 20:37:51 GMT -5
boss was running late and did not show!! I did make room under my work table to move something, but now I have to deal with the stuff I took out to make room. I had dinner and took care of my plants. Next: Scoop litter pans Give everyone fresh water Restock water in fridge Check locks Diane
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Post by dtesposito on Sept 9, 2019 21:27:11 GMT -5
Next:
Feed parakeets Put phone away See if there's room for a cat carrier in the entryway closet Add a bill to my calendar
Diane
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Post by SetMeFree on Sept 9, 2019 21:28:55 GMT -5
SetMeFree, is your husband doing laundry? Diane Hahah no he certainly is NOT. Made him clean the litter box, take out all the trash, and bring me all the clothes from the closet in The Cave so I could bag them from sitting on the bed. I have only THREE things to bag up and that will be EVERYTHING, with the exception of the sheets and the clothes we are wearing to bed. I don’t know why I don’t force myself to get up right now and finish, but my sciatica is shooting down both legs so maybe THAT’S it . Wishing you a nice evening and I’ll check in here tomorrow from the hotel. Ahhh I can’t wait.
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