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Post by lilith on Dec 16, 2008 20:22:43 GMT -5
I'm in hell. House slipping away from me more and more. Had kitchen, living room and one bathroom cleaned up last week when my uncle came to visit. The crisis cleaning exhausted me so I let it get dirty again. Tomorrow I need to gift shop, mail, grocery shop etc. Son has been home sick the last two days. He's going back to school so that will help. I am unemployed which is good for time but I am low on money. It has also been very cold and rainy. Gloomy. Wah wah wah. Somebody call the wa- bulance.  It is 6:15 in Arizona in the USA. I need to clean tonight to not have tomorrow be hellish. I'm hoping someone in the world is awake to give me an atta girl. If not, I'll assume the lurkers are cheering me on!! Goals for tonight; Review grocery ads to maximize grocery budget. Do a detailed list for tomorrow so I don't waste gas or time. Laundry. Dishes. Clean out car. Pack car for stuff I need to do tomorrow I'll check back in at 6:45. Join me! Especially you lurkers. I lurked for a LONG time. |
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Post by timetochange on Dec 16, 2008 20:36:59 GMT -5
{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGE HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
You are stronger than you think! You can do this!!!!!!
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Post by drivermom on Dec 16, 2008 20:47:33 GMT -5
I agree with Timetochange, you are stronger that you think, you CAN do this. Have your son help you a bit. I'm low on money too so you are not alone in this area. I also need to make a grocery list but I think I will wait till later in the week to go shopping. Anyways,  and support to you. |
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Post by lilith on Dec 16, 2008 20:52:28 GMT -5
6:50 and I'm a whirlwind-ok maybe a gentle breeze-but I'm movin! Going to watch Charlie Brown Christmas with family at 7. Promise to clean on all commercials. I'll check back in at 8.
Hope someone will challenge clean with me.
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Post by messymimi on Dec 16, 2008 20:53:48 GMT -5
I was about to whine about not wanting to have to be the one to empty the dishwasher. I'm sick, my back hurts, it hurts to breathe, it's late, I'm tired -- my inner child mimi has become a screaming mimi again! 
So I will go empty the dishwasher in your honor, then I will check the ad circulars to find the best grocery prices, and I will not complain. I will think of you.
I hope everything you get done tonight makes your tomorrow that much easier.
messymimi
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Post by notsomessyshell on Dec 16, 2008 20:55:04 GMT -5
Lilith, we are almost on the same time. It is 5:55 now I will be here til 7:30 my time so that will be 8:30 your time. Then I will be back by 8:00.
So consider this the first of your "Atta girl"s You can do this.
I am short on money too. I need to make a detailed grocery list. Coupons, scissors and ads in hand I shall join you.
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Post by lilith on Dec 16, 2008 22:18:50 GMT -5
While making a snack for family during Charlie Brown, I was using the top of the oven as a counter as rest of counter is crammed full, and I melted a plastic top onto to one of my gas burners. Why do I do crap like this time after time? I still have residual plastic from another disaster inside the oven. I had put dirty dishes in there and a plastic cup fell off the rack. Of course I didn't know it until pre-heating the oven and smoking began. Am hating myself so much that I just want to go to bed but if I do that tomorrow will be a repeat of tonight so I must keep going. I'm going to wait for the plastic to cool and hope it peels off. I just have to tell myself it is just a margarine lid and I'm sure normal people do things like that sometimes.
Thanks and keep going!!
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Post by CourageouslyLion SeeksSerenity on Dec 16, 2008 22:33:30 GMT -5
- Am hating myself so much that I just want to go to bed but if I do that tomorrow will be a repeat of tonight so I must keep going. Am hating myself so much that I just want to go to bed but if I do that tomorrow will be a repeat of tonight so I must keep going.Let's rephrase that: I, Lilith, appreciate, love, and value myself -- because I am a child of God and I am worthwhile. I hereby CHOOSE to keep going. After I get a good chunk of work done this evening, I will get some healthy sleep. And tomorrow will be a repeat of tonight's valor and productivity.
While making a snack for family during Charlie Brown, I was using the top of the oven as a counter as rest of counter is crammed full, and I melted a plastic top onto to one of my gas burners. Why do I do crap like this time after time?
I still have residual plastic from another disaster inside the oven. I had put dirty dishes in there and a plastic cup fell off the rack. Of course I didn't know it until pre-heating the oven and smoking began.
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I'm going to wait for the plastic to cool and hope it peels off. I just have to tell myself it is just a margarine lid and I'm sure normal people do things like that sometimes. You're not the only one to do this! Here is a thread about getting melted plastic off of stovetop: takeonestepatatime.proboards80.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=1184I'm sure normal people do things like that sometimes. Yes, I bet they do! - |
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Post by DJ on Dec 16, 2008 22:48:50 GMT -5
lilith, just wanted to say i am cheering you on
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Post by lilith on Dec 17, 2008 1:13:50 GMT -5
Listening to Lion about getting sleep. I commonly overdo which is counter-productive.
Did all my dishes-about 7 sinks fulls.
Did one load of laundry.
Didn't clean out or pack car. Decided it was too cold and rainy. Patting myself on the back for keeping cars cleaned out and washed weekly. Feels SO GOOD. ONE THING IN MAINTENANCE!!
Will do in the am.
Didn't do grocery list.
Did to do list.
Picked up living room.
Picked up bathroom.
Gave my son a mini-facial.
Did my dad's bandage change and got him to bed.
Fed dog and gave attention.
Scraped 90% of melted lid off burner-will do rest tomorrow.
Clothes ready for everyone in the am.
My biggest enemy isn't my laundry -it is me. I would no sooner talk to any of you like I talk to myself than I would hit you. I am so glad I reached out tonight. I was spiraling into negativity.
I, Lilith, appreciate, love, and value myself -- because I am a child of God and I am worthwhile. Thanks Lion.
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Post by notsomessyshell on Dec 17, 2008 1:23:32 GMT -5
 You are doing fabulously! I really like the way you turned that phrase around Lioness. Going to have to remember that. Lets spiral upward into productivity and positivity!!!
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Post by dayeanu on Dec 17, 2008 17:29:37 GMT -5
OMG! I am in awe, lilith!
Thank you Lioness for a very positive affirmation.
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