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Post by creativechaos on Jul 26, 2020 17:17:44 GMT -5
NewLifeToday; I wish I were inspiring! I have hoarded since childhood, have THREE storage units and don't know how to see my way out of this. But I have to try to do what I can, even while feeling hopeless and overwhelmed.
maybe i should join you, NewLife, on facing my 2016 taxes before i lose my small refund... they keep threatening me that time's almost up. won't it feel great when we have these stall tasks done? i will work to complete this and mail it by the end of next week, says cc, hoping she will really just DO it. it's started... just need to finish it!
Another weird day. I ate wrong and too much last night - wheat, sugar, fat... and a lot of my very good home made pesto... and woke up so sick this morning I thought I might die. Had the cold sweats, all color drained from face, body experiencing shock symptoms. I think I poisoned myself. I'm doing a little better; went back to bed for awhile and missed watering altogether so must do it tonight now.
Then i got involved in "local politics" - just found out a bout a HUGE development on the water that includes, of all things, an underground parking lot of 6,000 square feet! within 100 feet or so of the shoreline in a very crowded little town with almost NO land mass, sitting atop a wetland watershed. I am sick in my heart about that. but i'm gonna put it down while i think about what comment to write on that permit. also due by 29th this month.
SO here i am, day almost shot...
i did put 10 quilt magazines in the donate to library pile. I ripped out some pages that had pretty quilts on them. those go in a file I have for projects I'll likely never get to
next is to do the dishes.
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Post by NewLifeToday on Jul 27, 2020 6:51:03 GMT -5
creativechaos I'm sorry you had such bad reactions to food. I hope you are feeling better. I've done that before. The older I get, the less my body tolerates too much or too little. I have to stay within tighter parameters or I get bad, sometimes, severe reactions. Best wishes for success on your paperwork. :) That's one of the tough areas for me. I still think you are inspiring. :). I'm sorry I don't live nearby, I could help you sort or something else that would make life nicer. I am very sorry about that water project. I hope there are enough people who think! who can be pro-active and get that stopped. It sounds like a recipe for disaster. I've been doing better about daily maintenance of dishes, cleaning the sink, cooking meals instead of eating canned food. Have been doing better about brushing my hair, and getting my hand laundry done. I remember reading something here or at the old site, some years back, about increasing areas of maintenance. I couldn't find a thread on it here. I'm trying to do that without pushing myself too much to trigger panic-paralysis monsters. Looked at a pile I'd been avoiding, when I couldn't sleep, nor stay in bed anymore, and collected some things to put in recycling, trash and also a bit of PUPA. Spot-cleaned some underneath where the pile of stuff had been. I really don't understand how dust bunnies multiply so quickly. Esp. since I have air filters to trap dust. Do you have photos of your quilts up here? I love looking at them. Am up way too early today: Water pitcher and tea kettle filled Yoghurt put away Some dishes done Some laundry folded (sort of) and put away De-squalored underneath a table tiny bit of PUPA
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Post by sidestep on Jul 27, 2020 8:41:00 GMT -5
NewLifeToday, I'm wondering if you are thinking of Pigpen's quote about expanding areas of oasis, most recently requoted in the 1st post here: Grr, that link may not work, I have to type on my phone. I'll try to bump the thread for you. Sorry, edited the non-working link out & bumped the thread & tagged you in it.
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Post by NewLifeToday on Jul 27, 2020 9:38:07 GMT -5
sidestep Thanks for jogging my memory. I tried that link, and get a Maintenance Mode page. I'll try later. That was kind of you to find that and post. :) ETA: I found the thread you bumped. Thanks much for doing that. And, thank you to pigpen, in deed.
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Post by NewLifeToday on Jul 27, 2020 17:55:13 GMT -5
Errands run. Chores outside done. Found a nice, stainless steel cooking pot I needed. Shopping with my rollator went alright today. :) Made sure I brought things in from the car, rather than leaving some there for another day.
I have to force myself to do things that used to come naturally. But, I want to get out of being in a "slumpy" approach to life. So, I am being persistent in inching along.
Exercises done.
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Post by NewLifeToday on Jul 28, 2020 7:04:34 GMT -5
Good Morning/Evening. :)
Wiped off blades and globes of a ceiling fan. Spot cleaned a tiny bit on floor. Filled water pitcher filter and tea kettle.
Tea time. :)
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Post by NewLifeToday on Jul 28, 2020 11:23:34 GMT -5
Made calls for family. Made call to family. Cooking food for family. Washed some dishes.
Shingles are itchy today.
Back to chores.
Whistle while you work.... :)
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Post by NewLifeToday on Jul 29, 2020 14:43:07 GMT -5
Adding some thing or two to the regular routines each day. Today's addition: Cleaned the AC filters Cleaned a couple of spots on the floor Washed more dishes at once than I usually do. Trying to increase my stamina to stand. (Sometimes this backfires.)
Did some prep for Friday's cooking, rather than waiting until tomorrow Just looking for what I can do, that isn't too much to deal with, -- keeping on going.... :) Best wishes to all for successes today.
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Post by mylittlescholar on Jul 29, 2020 15:20:51 GMT -5
oh no, creativechaos! hope you are feeling lots better. what in the world is the planning commission thinking?
yay for feeling strong enough to add to your routines, NewLifeToday!
I am at a stage in decluttering M's garage that gives me a lot of visual bang for the buck. which is good, because I am doing as little work as I feel comfortable getting away with. I think I'm probably dealing with depression symptoms, I just feel so flat, blah, don't care, just want to eat and sleep and look at the glowy thing.
So I'm grateful I have this job, because it forces me to do it anyway, and I have the luxury of taking a break when I get overwhelmed. Best of both worlds.
I think I'm gonna put on some waterproof clothing and go outside and scrub some shelves.
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Post by NewLifeToday on Jul 29, 2020 16:52:49 GMT -5
oh no, creativechaos ! hope you are feeling lots better. what in the world is the planning commission thinking? ::tisk::
yay for feeling strong enough to add to your routines, NewLifeToday !
I am at a stage in decluttering M's garage that gives me a lot of visual bang for the buck. which is good, because I am doing as little work as I feel comfortable getting away with. I think I'm probably dealing with depression symptoms, I just feel so flat, blah, don't care, just want to eat and sleep and look at the glowy thing.
So I'm grateful I have this job, because it forces me to do it anyway, and I have the luxury of taking a break when I get overwhelmed. Best of both worlds.
I think I'm gonna put on some waterproof clothing and go outside and scrub some shelves.
I'm glad you have chores you can put yourself into with a smile. I find that flat and blah feeling quite present myself, and a good friend of mine has it, too. Same reaction/response: sleep, eat, "look at the glowy thing". All the best to you in your work and taking breaks. :)
I am still inching my way along, adding more things to the daily routines. Not great progress, but going forward.
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Post by creativechaos on Jul 29, 2020 19:00:44 GMT -5
i'm so sorry you are dealing with shingles, NewLifeToday - and i like how you keep adding little bits to your routines, slowly building the good habits. and you break it down into manageable bits as you post your accomplishments - which motivates ME - i so appreciate that - and WTG!
mylittlescholar, so glad to read you have some visual satisfaction and a person who appreciates you and is cool with your working your way and at your pace. that is excellent. you too are achieving great things!
i'm experiencing depression here too...and sadness
the voles or RATS or whatever they are ate more of my beans. 3/4 dead now. i stood there in the garden this morning when i saw it and cried and cried. there is a huge hole under the plastic. i think it might be rats. i'm going to try for more tinfoil to see if it works but i have little hope now. and what will they attack next once the beans are all gone? i know now that if i plant beans again next year, i will wrap their bases a lot sooner and a lot farther up. i think the technique can work if i built a better and stronger support. live and learn i guess...
my computer is on the fritz i think. two keyboards went bonkers. one, i spilled a whole quart of water on and then got impatient and banged it on the desk. never worked right since i did that and i broke it i think. my fault totally... like some letters won't type, the space bar won't work. that is going into the trash TONIGHT. the keyboard i borrowed from a friend was no better. wonky behavior, like something in the Twilight Zone. it would start SHOUTINg in all caps or mixed caps and lower case - no control over it! this while i was trying to make public comment on that horrid development by today's 4:30 deadline! i was given another keyboard... so far it works. but i didn't have time or wherewithal to make a good comment that will even be considered. feels like another fail.
the painters are almost done here. damage is minimal but they did damage some of my plants. they also got sloppier as they went;; lack of proper prep. paint will peel immediately... oh well! i splurged and bought myself some oilcloth for front and back balconies to put down on the decking. this will serve two purposes: 1) things won't drop on downstairs neighbors' decks. but more important, it will block some of their smoke from my having to breathe it even MORe than i already am. i found a great site and some of it was on sale for 6 bucks a yard so i got all 8 yards plus shipping and tax for about 60 bucks. i never had one long enough continuous piece of oilcloth so this feels like living in luxury! plus - easy to clean - just sweep and wipe - and it looks nice.
i am slowly putting the balconies back together and deciding what will stay and what will go. i have so very many deck plants and tchotchkes ... not sure what i will do there yet. i have been chipping away here and there but the efforts have been tiny. i need to step up my game here and at storage. have not been to work in over 2 weeks; more like 10 days for the nice people and still trying to work up the nerve to quit storage owners. would have liked to have finished out season but i think i need to focus on the units now. i can't do both; i just don't have the physical or emotional stamina. still dealing with almost constant chronic pain in the arms. did find my MSM though; started taking it, hoping for results soon.
that's my report for today. thanks for keeping me company... makes things more bearable somehow.
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Post by NewLifeToday on Jul 30, 2020 6:26:38 GMT -5
creativechaos Thanks much for your kind words and thoughts. I appreciate it. Your posts help me, too. :) I am really sorry about the varmints. Are you in need of suggestions as to how to get rid of them? I like your oil cloth! That was a stroke of genius. re: keyboards. In case you need another source: I got a very nice one from eBay, and have been very happy with it. Some company was selling their wired keyboards, as they were going wireless. My good fortune. Yesterday was a day mostly in a slump, and when something jolted me awake this morning, I thought "Motivation follows action". For me, it must be the right kind of action. The slump is partly due to needing nourishing interaction, connectedness with those with similar values in enough areas. I will inch along some more today. :) Added to the morning routine, first thing: Cooking hard-boiled (HB) eggs Yesterday: Added wiping down the hall floor Cleaned some tiles Cleaned a bit more counter space Rinsed AC filters Smiles and best thoughts. :)
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Post by mylittlescholar on Jul 30, 2020 8:40:02 GMT -5
what a great deal on the oilcloth--does it have a pattern?
Thanks for the encouragement NLT!
Yesterday I got into my swimwear (which covers me up as I am pale) and actually enjoyed scrubbing things outdoors in the shade. I could cool off by sprinkling myself and it was satisfying. I use Simple Green so I don't have to worry about run-off.
I was looking forward to pulling a whole bunch out of the garage this morning so I could put the shelves back in a new location, but its going to rain on and off until 3:00. I might do some measuring and floor planning instead. I can also start to work upstairs, I think, with sorting and boxing like items.
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Post by NewLifeToday on Jul 30, 2020 16:08:15 GMT -5
Errands and outdoor chores done. Made sure to bring in from the car what I had put into the car. Food to put on the pantry shelves is sitting at the closet door, for easy PUPA.
Was out in the heat too much. Sitting time now, with cool water.
Hope you all are faring well today. :)
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Post by NewLifeToday on Aug 3, 2020 18:31:13 GMT -5
Paperwork research and chore done. Some dishes done. Avoided cooking which puts too much heat in here. :) Exercises done.
Will enjoy rest of day and prepare for a big shopping adventure tomorrow.
Best wishes to all. :)
Best
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