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Post by TML on Sept 12, 2021 9:31:26 GMT -5
Hi Diane I deleted my post as I should not complain about Auntie. She used to bring white gloves over so after she was done she would show Mom and I how not a bit of dirt on white gloves after she cleaned our house. The house cleaner we hired was just aghast about the whole thing and thought we had been making it up when we had her over helping us clean for Aunties visit.
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Post by bree on Sept 12, 2021 9:59:17 GMT -5
hi everyone. have not posted for a bit. the transition back to full time office life and just the extreme business of this season of life w school and sports activities has me in a state of something, not sure what to call it! I have been keeping up with the "survival" stuff- we are all fed and watered! dishes are done. puppy is walked, litter is cleaned, trash is out, tiny pick ups....yesterday I did a biggish grocery run (and really expensive due to dog food and treats). House definitely needs some TLC I actually had a social engagement yesterday. I am slowly and shyly trying to rebuild a social life for this old single mom . I met a friend at an outdoor art show for several hours. She initiated, she is an artsy extrovert with a cool personal style and such total self confidence that she can be a little intimidating! she is great at organizing events and I was just feeling so glad to have her doing that and looking forward to growing that relationship and she told me they are moving in about six months several states away! I will try to learn from her social skills in the remaining months! I am trying to set up a get together with another "new old" friend (someone I met years ago and then we reconnected through a church program after about 25 years!) very nice and it would be fun to keep in touch with her yesterday I also watched some 9/11 memorials. Very moving. never forget... This morning is just rushing by! I took DD to her job at 8 am and then came home and now here it is 11. I have so much to do and I don't want to move. I have to fight the desire to freeze and huddle in a corner in my closet!! animals are all tended, just played with puppy out back. it is supposed to rain today which means I won't mop floors today, as a wet messy muddy puppy and her paws are likely in my short term future. Must dos: wash at least one load of laundry so I don't have to go au natural to the office tomorrow update check book and pay bills work on a very important but tedious project for my personal life dust living room clean bathroom need to pick up DD in three hours. We need to do a sports team thing this afternoon. OK I should start laundry and then pay bills, ok get up and move. no deer in headlights allowed. have a great Sunday
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Post by desposito on Sept 12, 2021 10:48:46 GMT -5
Good morning bree! I hope work gets easier as time goes by, I find it weird though, that they insist on being back in the office when Covid numbers are rising again.
TML, of course you can complain about your auntie! You can complain about someone even though you love them. Even I can love someone that I have complaints about--I would still love them but I would not allow them to come in and clean my house!
I got a long call from my decluttering client.
Next:
Take dog out and feed her Clean birdbath and bowl Find pliers and screwdriver and tighten downstairs toilet seat Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by bree on Sept 12, 2021 11:40:12 GMT -5
Hi Diane- I agree w you. As I think I have mentioned, the same day that chaos said she was removing all zoom links for meetings, work issued a mask mandate. Not much wisdom there!!
I am taking a break from cleaning for a moment. I just finished: Started laundry load Cleaned bathroom tub Cleaned bathroom sink Cleaned bathroom mirror Mopped bathroom floor Cleaned toilet inside and out Cleaned bathroom ceiling!! Cleaned bathroom walls!!
Also cleaned hallway mirror Mopped entryway Dusted living room furniture
I said I was not going to mop today but I meant kitchen- which bears the brunt of muddy dog and cat paws
Next Move laundry along Work on bills and project
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Post by notanotherdecade on Sept 12, 2021 11:47:43 GMT -5
..P.J. day today, mainly so that I wasn't tempted to escape to the shops... Made myself stick to PEEP and basic chores, , and hurrah I can now walk from the bedroom to bathroom without stubbing my toes!🦶🦶. I finally had to accept that I need another bookcase, I'm ashamed to say that there are still boxes of books on the stairs/landing from when I reorganized furniture a year ago 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️..I can't wait to get them off the floor now.. Three hours to fit in some more PEEP, listening to The Clutter Fairy to keep me in the zone.
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Post by bree on Sept 12, 2021 12:42:12 GMT -5
Moved laundry to dryer Folded and put away load from dryer Played fetch w puppy Snuggled w girlcat
Next Pick up DD
Forgot I did some gardening yesterday in terms of weeding and trimming. Bagged it up. Ate quick lunch
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Post by desposito on Sept 12, 2021 13:06:49 GMT -5
Hello decade!
I finally had to accept that I need another bookcase
Ha--I decided the same thing recently! I'm storing some less important books in the basement but there's just enough overflow of books I want to be on the first floor to require another bookcase--I'm going to buy one of the inexpensive IKEA kind that I already have. Books are my number one weakness.
I ate lunch and did some reading, now I'm going to go downstairs and wait for my grocery order to come.
Next:
10 minutes on 1st floor 10 minutes on paper Put away groceries when they arrive
Diane
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Post by desposito on Sept 12, 2021 14:31:16 GMT -5
I just spent several minutes trying to get my photos off my phone again.
I recently talked to someone who also has a very old phone, and she is having a similar problem, and she even has a computer tech support guy who tried to help her--but could not, he said the phone is too old!
As it happens, I got a message last week from my phone provider saying I had to get a new phone by October 1st because they will no longer have the network that supports my ancient phone, so I guess I have no choice but to buy a new one. That's not a bad thing, there are a couple of glitches with the old phone and I would rather get a new one now instead of having the old one stop working and only then have to start the process of getting a new one.
So, next is the dreaded task:
Look at phone provider site, and other sites if necessary, for new phone
Diane
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Post by mylittlescholar on Sept 12, 2021 14:45:22 GMT -5
Good afternoon everypony!
I just had to cancel my fun activity this afternoon. I am bummed. I went to bed so early (8:30 pm) so that I would get up on time, but I didn't get up until 1:30 pm today! I guess I needed the sleep. But I disappointed D. Was hoping to see her before I left for IA.
I have a bunch of DXH's books to figure out what to do with. More furniture doesn't make sense, does it? No.
DONE: last night sent email to hatmaker sent bday card to DC ordered prescription looked for DXH's cell service log in info
today loaded dw
checked online balance x2 checked email unsubbed from three stores replied to hatmaker and S and DC
let D know I wouldn't be coming checked notifications and replied took antibiotic and set timer
ON DECK: run dw
wash up get dressed p/u prescription exchange plumbing part fix leak
pay tdoc research and book ride to airport research and book catsitter email Maya post to cult recovery group call w/ S
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Post by desposito on Sept 12, 2021 15:45:57 GMT -5
More furniture doesn't make sense, does it? No.
Scholar, do you mean bookcases? Are you planning to keep these books? If they have sentimental value, maybe you can keep only a few representative ones.
Well, that phone shopping wasn't nearly as annoying as other tech-type shopping I've done. I found another Samsung phone to replace mine, it's not cheap but it's not nearly as much as I see other phones selling for--and it's not an old model. The first smart phone I bought (the one I have now) was an old model when I bought it. This one should be useful for a long time. The hard part will be to activate it--I bought it from the phone company after going on their chat and making sure that they would help me through the process. That's a relief to have that done.
Next:
Take dog out and feed her Clean birdbath and bowl 10 minutes on plants Restock toilet paper and paper towels, both floors
I'm not looking forward to going outside, it's hot.
Diane
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Post by mylittlescholar on Sept 12, 2021 15:51:17 GMT -5
Diane! I'm glad it went smoothly. I'm still planning on selling the house, so am trying to go in the other direction!
DONE: got dressed--prompt was "four legged animal print" so I'm wearing a Pony t-shirt
washed up and put on makeup, even turn dw on took selfie
NEXT: pack items to return, receipt beverages and go!
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Post by desposito on Sept 12, 2021 16:29:22 GMT -5
I'm still planning on selling the house, so am trying to go in the other direction!
That's what I figured scholar. What happened with the RV possibility?
The sun was behind clouds when I went into the yard so it wasn't as bad as I expected. I checked out the asters, there are now about 20 blooms opened up and the bees are there!
The birds didn't even wait until I was back in the house before visiting the fresh water in the bird bath.
Now I will finish the rest of my list.
Diane
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Post by desposito on Sept 12, 2021 16:44:26 GMT -5
Next:
10 minutes on plants Wash last of dishes, clean out dishpan and sink Make copies of deed and mortgage release statement for file so originals can go in safe Delete 30 emails
Diane
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Post by TwinkleToes on Sept 12, 2021 16:50:44 GMT -5
Hi, Everyone. I have had a rough couple of weeks. Hanging in there. Hoping that making a list helps me this evening. Hoping for even one ring around the house,
Done: Took meds Ate breakfast Went to Sunday school and church Replied to text that required a lot of anxiety overcoming Carried in everything from the passenger seat floorboard of my car (my vehicle is in crisis level hoarding mode) Sent a text to reschedule with a friend re: something on the 23rd - I think she is miffed. Ugh. I can’t help it. Spent afternoon suffering through time with my evil SIL (FIL birthday dinner) - survived it and didn’t punch her in the face or throat Made and ate dinner Laundry load 1 in wash Laundry load 1 in dryer (hung up delicates) Added several important dates to my calendar Logged in here and made a list
TO DO: PUPA master bath Deal with any ten items out of place in master BR closet Make bed PUPA half bath Laundry load 2 in wash Make three pitchers of tea Put away booth bag stuff in laundry room Deal with any ten items in foyer (I have made a huge mess there) Deal with any ten items in sitting room (it is in crisis mode, too) PUPA living room Dust hallways pictures and baseboards PUPA guest bath PUPA guest room Write out birthday card to friend Janet layout outfit for work tomorrow pack lunch for tomorrow
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Post by desposito on Sept 12, 2021 18:45:49 GMT -5
Hello TT, congrats on making it through visit with evil SIL!
I had dinner, and I took a shower, and I watched another half of a Christmas movie, so soon I have to get ready for bed.
At least I accomplished a few things today, better than nothing.
See you all tomorrow in the weekday thread!
Diane
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