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Feb 15, 2009 17:43:53 GMT -5
Post by maximumlight on Feb 15, 2009 17:43:53 GMT -5
Hi everyone -- so nice to see a group of people facing the same problems/opportunities that I am! Right now, my place is a wreck! I currently am living with my parents while I finish school, but the whole family dynamic for years has been one of "holding onto things" and clutter. I am going to try to serve as a good example by keeping my own living space clean -- and to train myself for when I eventually move out [within the year].
However, when I lived alone previously, I was always very untidy -- however, the messiness really effects me and I don't know why I have this block to cleaning. However, I am going to try to clean regardless, working on the "issues" as they arise!
I do feel like I'm already making some progress. Today, I just got rid of a bunch of things [donated them to thrift store] after checking their going-prices on Amazon and deciding that they weren't worth the space they were taking up.
Anyway, I really look forward to working with you all! To our new, spacious, relaxing, gorgeous, elegant, comfy, clean, shiny, sparkling living spaces!!
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Newbie!
Feb 15, 2009 18:22:20 GMT -5
Post by crazycatlady on Feb 15, 2009 18:22:20 GMT -5
Welcome, MaximumLight. I think that it can be very hard to learn to clean, declutter, and keep a neat space when you were never taught that growing up. But it is possible, and this forum is a great place to learn.
Great job on donating a bunch of stuff to the thrift store-w00t w00t! Keep up the good work!
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Feb 15, 2009 19:41:32 GMT -5
Post by DJ on Feb 15, 2009 19:41:32 GMT -5
great to meet you and congrats on donation!
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Newbie!
Feb 15, 2009 21:21:36 GMT -5
Post by skatters on Feb 15, 2009 21:21:36 GMT -5
Welcome light! Sounds like you are in the right place!
We sort of missed each other in chat today - I hope to run into you another time!
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Newbie!
Feb 15, 2009 22:29:08 GMT -5
Post by messymimi on Feb 15, 2009 22:29:08 GMT -5
Welcome, MaximumLight ! Breaking the family dynamic is a challenge that you are meeting head on -- congratulations! It's good to have you here. messymimi
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Newbie!
Feb 15, 2009 22:47:57 GMT -5
Post by valor on Feb 15, 2009 22:47:57 GMT -5
Hi MaximumLight Welcome to you
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Newbie!
Feb 15, 2009 23:09:56 GMT -5
Post by annieblue on Feb 15, 2009 23:09:56 GMT -5
Hey Max! Great to meet you & work with you in chat today! Just keep coming back. Read some, post some, chat some. That's how to get the job done. I think what you are doing is fantastic: working to get yourself into MUCH tidier habits before getting back out on your own again. Hopefully you will be a fine influence on the rest of the family! Best to you, Blue
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Newbie!
Feb 16, 2009 13:59:40 GMT -5
Post by risenshine09 on Feb 16, 2009 13:59:40 GMT -5
Hi and welcome. Congrats on the progress you've already made! You'll do fine, Sharon.
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Newbie!
Feb 16, 2009 16:14:23 GMT -5
Post by eatingbonbons on Feb 16, 2009 16:14:23 GMT -5
Welcome, Maximumlight! You have made a great decision to lead by doing.
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Newbie!
Feb 17, 2009 2:07:05 GMT -5
Post by Ican on Feb 17, 2009 2:07:05 GMT -5
Hello & Welcome!
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Newbie!
Feb 17, 2009 20:48:37 GMT -5
Post by maximumlight on Feb 17, 2009 20:48:37 GMT -5
Thanks so much for your kind messages -- made my heart all fuzzy!
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Newbie!
Feb 23, 2009 0:14:31 GMT -5
Post by dayeanu on Feb 23, 2009 0:14:31 GMT -5
Anyway, I really look forward to working with you all! To our new, spacious, relaxing, gorgeous, elegant, comfy, clean, shiny, sparkling living spaces!! Yes, here's to us and our new sparkling living spaces!
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