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Post by notsomessyshell on Jul 16, 2010 21:23:13 GMT -5
For the very first time in the 7 years I have known this dear friend I let her come IN MY HOUSE. She has no real idea how big this was for me. I even let her in my bedroom. She sat on my nicely made bed while I finished putting on my makeup in my clean bathroom. It was both terrifying and wonderful. Wonderful to finally have this terrific person in my home. And terrifying because, well you know. It is just great to know at any given time I can let people in. I have the occasional "lived in" mess that I suppose most normals have. No squalor. Only a little clutter and a few boxes I am in the process of unpacking/donating depending on what I find in them.  Great motivation to keep it up.  |
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Post by dtesposito on Jul 16, 2010 21:34:48 GMT -5
Congratulations NOTSOmessyshell!!! What a wonderful feeling!
Diane
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Post by bigtimetroubles on Jul 16, 2010 22:15:08 GMT -5
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Post by MiSC on Jul 16, 2010 22:26:36 GMT -5
I love that you said "normals". I may have to adopt that.
I'm sooo happy for you! It must feel so weird! And yes, I can imagine that it's still terrifying.
GO YOU!!!!
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Post by clutterfree on Jul 17, 2010 0:10:53 GMT -5
I am happy for you in that way that only someone who's been there can really be happy for you, if you know what I mean!  |
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Post by yrwelcome on Jul 17, 2010 0:11:10 GMT -5
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Post by WestsideStory on Jul 17, 2010 0:27:26 GMT -5
Woo Hoo!!!!
That is wonderful!
I hope you had a wonderful birthday ... been on and off board and I think I just missed wishing you a birthday *on* your birthday.
WestsideStory
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Post by moggyfan on Jul 17, 2010 0:32:35 GMT -5
Congratulations! That really is wonderful--I know from experience how great it feels to let that awful fear go.
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Post by hopehope on Jul 17, 2010 0:55:49 GMT -5
wow. wowie kazowie..
you are the queen!
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Post by messymimi on Jul 17, 2010 8:13:39 GMT -5
Three Cheers for Shell!
Hip, Hip, Hooray!
Hip, Hip, Hooray!
Hip, Hip, Hooray!
Your hard work has put you here!
messymimi
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Post by messimo on Jul 17, 2010 22:03:16 GMT -5
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Post by def6 on Jul 18, 2010 10:00:54 GMT -5
you go shell-that's everybodies goal
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Post by Rory on Jul 18, 2010 11:20:32 GMT -5
Well done lass
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Post by Polar Bear on Jul 18, 2010 12:10:51 GMT -5
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Post by notsomessyshell on Jul 19, 2010 22:30:21 GMT -5
Thank you!!! You guys are the best. It is surreal. Is this really my bed that is made? Is this really my clean kitchen? When will this be my "normal"?
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