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Post by BetsyMarie on Sept 26, 2021 10:50:27 GMT -5
Hi goldenthreads and all. this morning: -picked up and put away in the kitchen -cleaned kitchen counter that is the most vulnerable hot-spot. -walked in the yard to decide on clean-up project for today. todo: -clear pathway for using the dolly - that will involve many little steps -put away dry dishes -laundry?
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Post by BetsyMarie on Sept 26, 2021 13:38:16 GMT -5
I'm very pleased with what I did this morning, not only because of doing the task, but because it will open a big door to getting more things done in back. I cleared the path/walkway so I can get the larger dolly through all the way to the far back yard. I could always easily walk there, but the wider wheels of this dolly, and a wagon, even the main trash can, can now easily fit! That means easier trimming in back without having to carry a full trash can. Now I can use the dolly for carrying a full can which makes it sooo much easier. Not only getting that done is great, but I'm now very motivated to getting much more done in back while the weather holds. done: -cleared pathway so dolly wheels will easily fit -some weeding along the way -rolled up some misc hoses. Todo: -trim some stuff in back- yeehaw!
-totally fill large green can for Tues pickup -take wheeled trash bin to back yard... I'm extremely pleased. Yhaay, me!
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Post by goldenthreads on Sept 26, 2021 14:11:19 GMT -5
BetsyMarie Congratulations! What a worthwhile effort that was. Got dressed. Did stretches. Got stuff ready for the day. I will think on this...
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Post by joyinvirginia on Sept 27, 2021 10:15:21 GMT -5
Happy Monday! Ta da Up, dressed, took out dogs, breakfast for dogs and people, did phone conference for class To do Computer work Go to neighbors, finish digging up iris rhizomes Put 3 posters in frames I got last week Update later!
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Post by goldenthreads on Sept 27, 2021 12:35:27 GMT -5
Good morning/afternoon joyinvirginia and others! πΏβοΈ Well, housekeeping here has really slipped. (Hmm, I just used the passive voice. Oops.) Revision: I am going to start getting this place back into shape. Haven't really cleaned for about a month, and this last week I've neglected dishes and picking up. The high-priority projects have claimed my worry time and actual work time, and then the vaccine fatigue and recreation this weekend also supplanted getting things done. Here I go... Started dishes soaking. Took out compostables. Had meds and made bed. Shower and get dressed. Do stretches. Work on the one project. Work on that other project.
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Post by Ally on Sept 27, 2021 13:03:10 GMT -5
Hi all! I've been busy today... Lot of laundry being done. Took out the recyclables Some kitchen tidying.
to-do: Make a batch of butternut squash soup, or something else? More laundry Water houseplants. I usually do this on Thursday, but I missed this week.
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Post by BetsyMarie on Sept 27, 2021 23:45:38 GMT -5
Time for bed now, but earlier today:
-cleared another fridge door shelf -side yard watering -gathered more trash for tomorrow pickup
Tomorrow I should have more time for outside decluttering.
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Post by oxen on Sept 28, 2021 6:10:23 GMT -5
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Hi folks... I have been having an immensely difficult time. I'd say more but there is just no place to start, with everything...
At least my building's monthly quick inspection (yes, monthly, but no it does not take long and they are not at all picky) was rescheduled from yesterday to today. This gives me more time to try to get things back to presentable. Every unit in the building gets looked at, for the record. So no, I am not in trouble or being singled out.
π¦ΎTA-DA:π¦Ύπ¦Ύπ¦Ύπ¦Ύπ¦Ύ *I did all the dirty dishes, yet again. Does anyone know why we have to keep doing this??
*I finally started attending to the bathroom, specifically. It's slow going but I made obvious progress. Yay for me! π
*I made business phone calls and did some massively important paperwork. This is an ongoing job so I always forget to give myself credit when I tackle some of it! Especially because I hate both these tasks so very much. π€’
*I soaked a hard water-pinkened waterproof pillowcase cover thingy. Both vinegar and baking soda do not seem to be as "naturally whitening" as advertised. Ah well.
*I took out some garbage and recycling.
*I finally cleaned one of my aquariums! My fish was doing fine but the job was definitely overdue, poor guy. He seems pleased to have a sparkly watery home again.
*I folded a lot of clothes, ugh that was rough.
*I did some necessary spot vacuuming.
*I cleared off, then scrubbed, my very cluttered bathroom sink! I did PUPA with several items that did not belong there. It looks "naked" now but I promise not to view it as just a handy flat surface to refill. π
*I took a bath, I want credit for this!
*I took my meds (most...) and I want credit for this too!
*I made myself text with friends a bit, today. Depression makes one isolate so I tried to fight the beast that is depression by communicating with people even though I didn't really want to.
π€TO-DO:π€π€π€π€π€ *Keep figuring out the Tupperware situation (I am magically less intimidated by this task than I was).
*Get more business/ calls/ paperwork attended to. Consider all deadlines!!
*Keep plugging away at the bathroom tidying.
*Clear off stove and countertop area, clean other fish tank.
*Vacuum again. Freshen carpet. Replace stored items all neat 'n' stuff back under my bed.
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Post by oust on Sept 28, 2021 11:19:29 GMT -5
Oxen, well done. You did well today.
Im struggling, but back for another go. B has bills from months ago, and we get more envelopes every *** month. I spent 10 minutes on his papers its all i can do. I have rice cooking Dishes are done I cut my hair layers last night at the back, better.
Floors need vacuuming I need a shower Tonight I will drive B to work then get gas.
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Post by goldenthreads on Sept 28, 2021 11:30:15 GMT -5
Good morning! Hi, oxen . Glad for your update. Dishes are born nuisances, that's why. You're happily finishing off a meal, and then the darn things just sit there in their altered state and ask you to pay attention to them! The monthly inspection sounds as good as inspections can be. Good morning, oust . Ten minutes on papers is worth a lot, even though it's not all of it. I'm impressed that you can cut hair layers on the back of your own head! I don't dare do more than 1/8" on the sides. Greetings to Ally and BetsyMarie . I felt great yesterday but did little. I want that neuralyzer from Men in Black to erase my memory of yesterday! yesterday Washed dishes. Showered and dressed. Put away dishes. Yesterday: Stretched at nearly midnight. Today: Stretched before logging in. Made bed and had meds. Get dressed. Work on the one project. Work on that other project. Write and address sympathy cards. Errands: go to post office, pharmacy, and grocery store.
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Post by oust on Sept 28, 2021 13:46:43 GMT -5
The hair is easy when you do it 100 times. Lots of you tube videos. No need to have straggly hair!! Try it.
Shower and hair done Rice away More dishes Put things away Picked up some stuff Checked B 5 times for his breathing machine.
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Post by oxen on Sept 28, 2021 16:13:10 GMT -5
Hi again folks. Thanks for the support, everyone and goldenthreads . π TA-DA:ππππππππππ *I ~think~ I figured out the Tupperware situation... *I got more paperwork sorted/ prepped and a couple of business calls done. *I had a useful business meeting. *I did some obsessive/ unneeded spot vacuuming but hey! I got a few of the storage items back where they go, neatly under my bed. I switched out my dog's bed cover to wash (I keep a few handy to change the color and for laundry purposes). TO-DO:ππππππππππ *Keep plodding my way through tidying the bathroom. *Clear off stove and countertop area, clean other fish tank. *Lots of other tasks!
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Post by goldenthreads on Sept 28, 2021 16:25:39 GMT -5
Washed dishes. Got dressed. Put errand stuff on launch pad. Work on the one project. Work on that other project. Write and address sympathy cards. Errands: go to pharmacy and grocery store.
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Post by gunnachange on Sept 28, 2021 18:06:47 GMT -5
Should be allowed out of quarantine....waiting for official release...will not hold my breath. Effectively been on retreat! So my imagined leap out of squalour did not happen. But *Washed yesterday's dishes. * fed old cat * took meds *and even found some unplanted bulbs and stuck them in the nearest pot! *bring in the bin once it has been emptied....hopefully before the rain! *get dressed (did the above in my dressing gown) *make the family check in phonecalls....they are all asking when I "escape"....but with everywhere around me in lockdown...I may as well stay here!might make microwave mandarine jam...pigs may also fly!
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Post by goldenthreads on Sept 28, 2021 18:23:42 GMT -5
Note to self: ALWAYS READ the labels on the stove burner dials. You do NOT remember which is which. π₯ not wanted in kitchen. Hi again, oust oxen and gunnachange. Put away dishes. Went to grocery store. Put away the groceries. Work on the one project. Work on that other project. Write and address sympathy cards. Tomorrow: mail cards and go to pharmacy (closed today because of not enough staff).
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