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Post by cando on Apr 19, 2020 11:28:46 GMT -5
Good morning! Going to utilize this thread for a bit today to see if I can create some movement on areas of my house and other projects that I'm not getting to. I did a few small tidy sessions last evening, so the main rooms of my house are "tidy enough", except for the kitchen which is quite messy. I'm going to spend 10 minutes on: 1 - office 2 - back room 3 - make banana bread 4 - taxes 5 - work project O 6 - kitchen Ugh - the first "roll" was a 3 - I don't wanna make banana bread! Ok, the first step is to check the bananas - if they are moldy, then I can scrap that project. I just looked up the recipe that I want to try and so I will go downstairs, set my timer for 10 minutes, check the bananas and then take some first turtle steps to get started! ************ Ok, I spent 10 minutes on the banana bread project - found 2 bread pans and washed them (haven't used them in probably 15 years!) - not sure which one I will use. Got out most of the ingredients and mashed the bananas. It's a start! Bonus - I put away all the dry dishes in the dish drainer to make room for drying the washed bread pans. Next roll is....5, so I will spend 10 minutes on my work project to move that along a bit. ********** Worked for 10 minutes on work project O and moved it a teeny bit along. Next time need to find notebook with notes in order to do more - should be on my work table. Next roll is...1 - office. Argh - this is one of my rooms of doom and I'm not even sure where to start. But, I will go in there and at least assess the situation and see what I can do. ************ Well, that was awful, but I found something to do and found a few things to throw away. 10 minutes of effort is better than none! Next roll...another 5, so 10 minutes on work project. I found the notebook I need on my desk on the way from my office to laptop, so I can dive right in... ************** Ok, 10 more minutes of work project is finished. I'd like to get this one section done today. Next roll...oh no, it's a 1 - don't make me go back into the office. ******** Ugh - once again, working in the office was awful!! But I found a few things to recycle and getting a better idea of what is in there. I feel so hopeless! Next roll...5 again, ok - work project it is! ******** Moving along on the work project - tedious, but getting it done. Next roll...5 again, guess I'll just stay here and keep going! *************** Another 10+ minutes on work project...so tedious, but getting there. Going to take a break to make and eat some lunch and then decide what my afternoon will look like. You did great! Sorry I wasn't able to work with you, yesterday. It was a bit of a mental health day, I guess. I just couldn't bring myself to do anything. Was completely exhausted but think that may have been due to stress and anxiety. re: banana bread Did you ever get to make it? I have pans like that which haven't been used in forever, too. And, I like that you pushed thru to baby step in the direction of getting it accomplished. That is what I love about making it into a game like we're doing. Cause even though I may not wanna... I'm playing a game & thems the rules... . I wouldn't cheat when playing a game, sooo...gots to follow the rules. (However I wouldn't judge anyone of even myself, if I change my mind. After all... we are trying to get things done & if something doesn't feel right to do it when we roll it... okay, no problem. ) Re: office I have that same feeling so often. Room of Doom or area of Doom. My feeling is that even a baby step or getting one little thing done is progress. You did great! CD
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Post by cando on Apr 19, 2020 11:32:25 GMT -5
Good list, phoenixcat How'd it go? I may be back with a list... this thread or Weekend Workalong Thread? That is the question of the moment. I can't do Dice Game, really, cause I have things that I must do, again, today. Yes, I'll be on the Weekend Workalong thread, today, y'all. CD
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Post by phoenixcat on Apr 19, 2020 12:18:46 GMT -5
Hi cando ! I lost steam - I'm like you - I have the stuff that NEEDS to be done and I can't rely on random dice pulls to finish . I may hang out in WIT and see what I can finish today. Hopefully can get back to the dice game again soon when I can concentrate on hot spots and/or everything has equal importance. PC
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Post by seahorse on May 2, 2020 11:01:43 GMT -5
Hello! I'm going to utilize this thread for a bit today to start some projects that I wouldn't normally do. 1 - clean 1 part of a window (each window has 4 parts - up and down, inside and out). First step will be to gather supplies needed 2 - clean porch 3 - vacuum kitchen 4 - clear out front garden 5 - Text L 6 - Sort laundry I will devote 10 minutes to any project whose number is generated. Ugh - 4 is first number, but really my very first step is to start gathering tools and outdoor clothes and shoes, so I won't actually be doing anything outside yet!
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Post by seahorse on May 2, 2020 12:29:45 GMT -5
Oops - got totally sidetracked! My mom wanted to catch up, so we just videochatted for a while and then another friend's daughter called to see if I want to join them for a walk. Still deciding! I did, however, grab my glass cleaner and some paper towels and washed 1 of my 2 bedroom windows inside and out (the kind of windows were you can pop them down and clean both sides from inside). I have two side-by-side very skinny windows in my bedroom and now one of them is very clean - it looks great! I'm tempted to wait to do the other one so that I can really see the difference when the morning sun hits the windows tomorrow. Woohoo - I can say that have started my window cleaning project, even if that's the only one that I ever finish this year. Ok, now I have to decide about walking. I think I will go - hopefully a little later and can't go very far with my funky knee. Going to pick another number to see what I get - I may lost steam by now!! Oh - 6 - ok, I can sort laundry for 10 minutes! ++++++++++++++ Sorted laundry for 10 minutes and got that started. I will be doing laundry at a friend's house sometime this week - yay! I think I will roll again...2....clean porch - ugh - I don't wanna do that! But, I will do it for 10 minutes, well, maybe 5...
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Post by seahorse on May 2, 2020 13:10:18 GMT -5
Ok, I worked on the porch for 10 minutes and got the glass-topped coffee table windexed and started to wipe down a small cafe table and chairs that are very grimy. Good progress!
Number 1 - oy - can I start cleaning another window? Survey says...no! So, rolled again - a 5 and am going to text my friend L who lives in CA. I hope it doesn't generate a phone call...
Yay - ok, that is done. She had called me a few weeks ago and I finally texted back. Then she texted me a week ago to let me know that her mother-in-law had died of Covid. I know her husband, too, they are both college friends from long ago! They live in LA and his mother lived in NJ and nobody could be with her when she died. Very sad. Glad I finally sent that message and I will get back in touch to set up a phone call or video chat in the near future.
Might as well roll again - 6...back to laundry sorting! I think I'll do 5 minutes this time... +++++++ Ok - I did a little more sorting and now have an idea of how many loads I have. So, I will attempt to get to my friend's house this week while she is at work and do 2 - 3 loads. I have about 6, so I will need to choose which items I want to have washed first. Ugh - I really wish she was still working at home! I will just be very careful when I go to her home and take my wipes and hand sanitizer.
I'm going to quickly at least start number 3, which is vacuum the kitchen. Then have a snack and get ready to go walk with a friend and her daughter. And then pizza later in another friend's yard. Time for me to stop working and get out of the house for a while!
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Post by cando on May 4, 2020 13:18:40 GMT -5
seahorse Enjoyed reading your posts! Good work! CD
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Post by babz25 on May 9, 2020 10:44:11 GMT -5
Was using the old threat, until PheonixCat pointed out this one, glad to see you all! Hi Cando!! my list: my bathroommy tubmy roommy deskkids bathroomkids tubmake ds bedstraighten living roomkitchen surfacesrefrigeratormake my bedstraighten playroomvacuum playroom and living roomsmall cubbie holder by front doorbird cagedog areasweep/mop floorsprep dinner - grate cheese, cut peppers and onionstake out steaks for tomorrow nights dinnerset fred free (Fred is my Roomba, I just love Fred)OMG!!!! I ACTUALLY COMPLETED THE LIST!!!!! IT TOOK MORE THAN SIX HOURS, BUT IT IS DONE!!!! WHOOT WHOOT!! SO PROUD OF MYSELF!!!!
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Post by babz25 on May 11, 2020 5:52:43 GMT -5
So....just wanted to post a daily and a long term list to keep myself on track every day.
Straighten: living room playroom kitchen ds room my room dd room
bathrooms swish and swipe laundry make beds dishes exercise childrens school work check all three email accounts prep dinner make dinner after dinner kitchen clean up
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Post by babz25 on May 11, 2020 7:36:24 GMT -5
5/11/20 work from home 11-8get work tasks done Straighten: living room playroom kitchen ds room my roomdd room bathrooms swish and swipe laundry make beds dishesexercise childrens school work check all three email accounts prep dinner make dinner after dinner kitchen clean up
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Post by cando on May 11, 2020 13:36:07 GMT -5
Awesome! babz25 So nice to see you, again. Wish I could play Dice Game, too, but working (from home) & my Dad's in the hospital... Keep up the great work! CD
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Post by babz25 on May 12, 2020 6:05:11 GMT -5
cando - so nice to see you as well - certainly hope your dad is ok! Dailies: Straighten: living room playroom kitchends roommy roomdd room bathrooms swish and swipe laundrymake beds dishesexercise childrens school work check all three email accounts prep dinner make dinner after dinner kitchen clean upget work paperwork done so I can enjoy my next 5 days off! change work email and voicemail to let everyone know that I will be "out of the virtual office" for the next few days RENEW DH REGISTRATION (it expires today, and if i dont take care of it, I think I will be in divorce court)check bank account (having some issues that I am really not looking forward to facing )work from home 9am-7pmget some exercise, somehow
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Post by babz25 on May 14, 2020 18:24:06 GMT -5
Okay, Im making this list for tonight, if I get anything done tonight, through tomorrow, dinner. my room my bathroom kids bathroomkitchen surfaceskitchensweep and mop all floors vacuum living room and playroomdd room dishesmicrowavebird cage linen closet living room playroomwindowsill in living roomprep shrimp apply for supervisor jobcut cheese cook pasta prep broccoli make ceasar saladpeel potatoesmake traditional salad make appt. for dh with dr. pay bills finish work paperwork work phone calls ds room make my bedmake ds bedmake dd bed make saucedefrost meat for next few dinnerstake a walk after dinner clean upafter dinner clean uptake a walk file taxestake a walk
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Post by babz25 on May 15, 2020 21:49:31 GMT -5
So, its 11:00pm and although for some reason I have a lot of energy and feel wide awake, I have a feeling that anything productive for the day is over. I am proud of what I got done today though, and I am especially happy with the fact that i got out twice for a walk - really trying to get back into some semblance of shape and I think its the reason i have so much energy two hours past when I normally go to bed. Feeling very good about that. Getting a head start on tomorrows list, yay!
living room playroom bird cage kitchen knife drawer linen closet
clean up backyard prep chicken for francais cook chicken francais prep burgers for dinner prep fixins tray for dinner my bathroom dd room ds room my room
make my bed
make ds bed make dd bed
prep dinner after dinner clean up
walk walk
walk kids schoolwork work paperwork work phone calls sweep and mop all floors find information for real estate agent call real estate agent make dr appt for dh check both email accounts check out library website for something to do with dd
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Post by babz25 on May 16, 2020 9:00:26 GMT -5
LONG TERM LIST:
"C" hours
hsa account worked out under my bed bedroom closet toy closet linen closet coat closet laundry room behind stairs in playroom medicine cabinet my bathroom
under the sink kitchen under the sink kids bathroom under the sink my bathroom backyard front yard front porch deal with sprint behind the couch
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