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Post by mellowyellow on Sept 6, 2008 15:02:44 GMT -5
I hate that part where things look worse before they look better. I don't have anything profound to add, and yes, I know, "it's always darkest before the dawn"... But boy... it's hard sometimes to clear a pile, and to live through the horrible, messy, jumble until it is finally organized into "clean". Fortunately, in this case.. not gross or dirty... or rotten.. but FILLED with ENDLESS STUFF!  Sometimes, when things are in a pile, the pile looks surprisingly innocent. It's only when you start moving and lifting and rooting around that you realize how MUCH STUFF you managed to stuff into a relatively small space. I forgot that part about me. I am good at squishing clutter into tiny spaces. BLech! My bedroom decluttering continues. The end is nigh... I can see it, but boy.. the process is ugly.  |
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Post by mellowyellow on Sept 6, 2008 16:39:29 GMT -5
It's 5:35.
For the first time in two years, I have cleared The Pile.
For the first time in two years, the floor is empty.
For the first time in two years, I am able to open the door to my second closet.
Now, granted, there is still the loveseat to empty, and the top of a dresser.
There are still the contents of my desk and the contents of one closet to sort/declutter.
But I am FINALLY seeing some real success in this chaotic bedroom.
I think that soon, this will really be a haven like you see in those decorating books. Peaceful and calm. Practical and pretty.
The work continues...
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Post by bluefrog on Sept 6, 2008 16:57:52 GMT -5
Woo Hoo! Yay, mellowyellow! Go, you!  |
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Post by artsygal on Sept 6, 2008 18:22:26 GMT -5
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Post by glorianna on Sept 6, 2008 18:50:11 GMT -5
WTG!!! I love reading about your success in decluttering. Yay You!!!  |
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Post by pegasus48 on Sept 6, 2008 20:13:15 GMT -5
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Post by hopehope on Sept 7, 2008 0:10:23 GMT -5
wowie kazowie, mellow. WTG!
ps -- I've been wanting to ask -- how is school? how old are the kids?
hopehope
excellent achievement.
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Post by mellowyellow on Sept 7, 2008 9:56:47 GMT -5
Thanks everyone!!! It means a lot to me. This has been an ongoing struggle.
And thanks for asking about work, Hope... School is going well... Honeymoon stage. The kids are around 10 years old... but I also start two classes with the Kindergartens next week (3 and 4 years old).
So far, my group is incredibly small... I am used to teaching close to 30...
so it is a miracle to have closer to 20.
But that probably won't be permanent, as I keep getting new kids registered.
There are some very, needy little ones in the bunch, much more than usual... It will keep me busy.
I am excited to see what the year brings!
I realize again, that I am at my best when I am in the classroom with my little brood. I am happier, calmer, funnier, more patient.. and just generally a better human being when I am with my little ones.
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Post by louiserae on Sept 7, 2008 13:16:29 GMT -5
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Post by AnnieOkie on Sept 7, 2008 13:51:57 GMT -5
mellowyellow-Good for you on the work you have accomplished!! I know my bedroom is at the bottom of my list for decluttering, but I WILL get there. In the meantime, having clean sheets on the bed and making it every morning is enough to keep me from feeling too bad about it!
Keep up the awesome work!
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Post by metamorpha on Sept 7, 2008 14:35:43 GMT -5
You're making some amazing accomplishments, mellow. You're an inspiration, to be sure. |
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Post by eatingbonbons on Sept 7, 2008 22:38:36 GMT -5
MellowYellow, you are doing so great! I love reading what you have accomplished. And I'm so glad that we have people like you working with our kids.
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Post by anonymoose on Sept 8, 2008 8:58:59 GMT -5
You're doing great!
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