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Post by oxen on Jul 29, 2023 0:13:14 GMT -5
I was sincerely hoping- even expecting- to have my place fully clean before getting my dog back from the sitter... It's clear that definitely won't happen, not with only one day left to clean, but I can certainly get it decent enough that my dog won't be inconvenienced in here. Indeed, when she's back home I can just keep cleaning things a little more each day. She won't even be able to remember the mess by say, September! So looks like I have a goal, SooS and WiT friends: pace myself but/ and continue to work on my place, with a personal "deadline" of September 1st. I feel hopeful because I know I can do it. I did not "fail" just because I need more time. I'm still doing my best on this work, which is (needless to say) tricky for us here. razy: "progress, not perfection" right?! Ta-da: 💥 *I cleared off the bird stand *I cleared off my bed (it was my staging area which can, uh... cause problems rather quickly haha) *I called the pharmacy and also made sure to eat today! *I'm getting more water in me too! To-do: 🛻 *Get more done around bed & near closet *Get garbage out *Shower *Start on kitchen counter and sink *Deep-clean bird stand and take apart *Do laundry (Monday? It gets sooo busy in the laundry room on the weekends...) Going to at least take a nice break for now! 🏵️💮🌸🪷🌷🌺🌹💐🌻🌼
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Post by mouseanne on Jul 29, 2023 7:53:38 GMT -5
oxen, that's a great plan! Fri after work, groc Cold into fridge, challenge, overstuffed Left BIG container sour cream on counter overnight Fri good breakfast & office lunch, lousy supper No makeup Sat TaDa Vertical Coffee Washed reds, just ding'd seeya in a bit
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Post by mouseanne on Jul 29, 2023 8:49:13 GMT -5
Sat TaDa Morning meds, supplements, inhaler Red to dryer, airing washer Laid out outside clothes
Laid out after shower clothes Wrote Listzilla Litter box
Dress et al, in after shower clothes, jewelry Trash out Out the door to dollar General
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Post by Ally on Jul 29, 2023 9:50:33 GMT -5
Good Morning mouseanne It looks like you're getting stuff done. I had a few nights that I didn't sleep well this week. I went to be early last night, but then woke up after a few hours, then dozed off and on for the past several hours. ta-da: Dishes. I don't know how DH produces so many dirty dishes in 36 hours. Reorganized stuff that was in DW, and then filled it up with dishes from the sink, then started it. Made some blueberry pancakes. Ate Called into CLA meeting... Listening as I type. to-do: Kitchen tidy up Put dishes away Pick an area to declutter Maybe the dice game?
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Post by Ally on Jul 29, 2023 10:54:07 GMT -5
I was sincerely hoping- even expecting- to have my place fully clean before getting my dog back from the sitter... It's clear that definitely won't happen, not with only one day left to clean, but I can certainly get it decent enough that my dog won't be inconvenienced in here. Indeed, when she's back home I can just keep cleaning things a little more each day. She won't even be able to remember the mess by say, September! So looks like I have a goal, SooS and WiT friends: pace myself but/ and continue to work on my place, with a personal "deadline" of September 1st. I feel hopeful because I know I can do it. I did not "fail" just because I need more time. I'm still doing my best on this work, which is (needless to say) tricky for us here. razy: "progress, not perfection" right?! 🏵️💮🌸🪷🌷🌺🌹💐🌻🌼 oxen, After reading your post, it got me thinking. That's awesome. Oxen can visualize the completion of her goal! My initial thought was that there is NO WAY that I can get my house decluttered by September. It's not happening. There is just TOO MUCH CLUTTER, and it is SO OVERWHEMING! Then later, I started thinking about it. There is NO REASON that (if I put my mind to it) that I could not totally declutter A ROOM in my house by September. In fact I could probably declutter a room in my house in a week or two, if I really put my mind to it. So why don't I do it? I need to work on making some real goals and STICKING to them. Thank you for sharing. ta-da: Emptied shredder, (I compost it) and shredded papers until it was full again. Got my mail. Started to think about my goal. Listening into a CLA meeting as I work. to-do: Keep working towards my goal!
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Post by Ally on Jul 29, 2023 11:48:52 GMT -5
ta-da: Listening to a CLA meeting as I work Put away most of the dishes... there are a few more that are air drying. Started working on the dining area, threw out some things, Unfortunately didn't know where to put a few things. This stresses me out! Ate some lunch to-do: Put away remaining dishes and start reloading the dishwasher continue with the dice game.
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Post by goldenthreads on Jul 29, 2023 12:01:57 GMT -5
Hello, everyone! Good morning/afternoon! I went down some rabbit holes and into rabbit warrens and entire villages the last couple of days. I am determined not to do that today. My step count plummeted, too. This morning I weighed myself for the first time in five weeks. Anyway, I'm in an optimistic mood having faced my fear and found that it's okay after all. Got plenty of sleep because I mistakenly turned off my alarm when I reset it. Last night: Washed dishes. This morning: Weighed in. Also took BP. Started dishes soaking. Work on boxes. Work on living room.
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Post by mouseanne on Jul 29, 2023 13:39:09 GMT -5
Dollar General, yea, right! $85 lotsa wants in those bags.
I WAS going to pot some plants before it got too hot, then sand a shelf. Scheduled 88° for 9:00 am. But, porch... i needed plant hooks. Yes, i got some.
I must have left 8:30. There was several minutes at the counter while the ladies tried to get my ap to work, for a $1 coupon. We gave up. I ALWAYS have trouble with the ap. So, it was 9:55. How 90 min at dollar gen? You tell me. The other place i wanted to go, 2nd hand, they'd had a med box, opens 10. Made a stop first, then 2nd hand. $122... I asked her to ban me, she laughed. Then another 2nd hand, cuz i need a sheet for a project. A sheet, yes. And 2 purses, a small tin, 4 glasses (need), baggie embroidery thread, dunno $35
Sat TaDa Errands, 1, 2, 3, 4 Brought in $ gen Turned on dryer-reds
Sitting
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Post by goldenthreads on Jul 29, 2023 15:47:23 GMT -5
Took out compostables. Had meds and made bed. Washed dishes. Work on boxes. Work on living room. Get dressed.
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Post by razy on Jul 29, 2023 17:26:38 GMT -5
Morning Witsters 👋 It's always inspiring to see so much activity overnight Coffee Start load of washing unless G gets to the machine before me Exercise challenge Do something with yesterday's washing- I have got behind and I'd like to get caught up today
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Post by mouseanne on Jul 29, 2023 17:49:52 GMT -5
You're doing great, Ally!!! goldenthreads, you know "hold my beer"? "Here, hold my wallet" Morning razy! I love watching you start your day when mine's running out of sunshine, and opposite season, too! Sat TaDa Hung folded reds Outside task, its 5:30 pm, 93°, I'm inside, sitting, overheated Gathered water, sweatband, spray water for cooling off, cords, sander, hammer, nails My accumulated 10 ish packs of sandpaper and 15 packs tack cloths just flat out gone. Blarsted thief. Quick run in iccky clothes hardware store, 2 packs sandpaper Carried box of grid shelving from porch to lower stairs landing Moves shelf unit off porch to side concrete. Much too broken up to call it anything, not a patio or such. Palm sander sanded Dragged it back on the porch Brick street i have mucho weeds growing in the street cracks Working only in the tree shade, sprayed weeds with vinegar Did lots, but the tallest weeds were in the sun. Then porch watered
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Post by goldenthreads on Jul 29, 2023 18:33:49 GMT -5
Dusted living room. PUPA in bathroom. Hand washed delicates. Work on boxes. Work on living room. Get dressed.
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Post by razy on Jul 29, 2023 18:48:08 GMT -5
goldenthreads mouseanne I am always impressed with your use of power tools. I want to keep developing my confidence in this area. I'm getting quite good with a reciprocating saw. Exercise video- it was tougher than expected Gathered load to go in machine Little bit of kitchening Folded and put away some clothes Fed chickens Start load Hang G's washing Start remaking bed
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Post by razy on Jul 29, 2023 19:19:36 GMT -5
Washing on Hung washing Little bit of cleaning in bathroom Remade bed with new sheets Go do something I've been resisting ...and there is plenty!
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Post by razy on Jul 29, 2023 19:47:45 GMT -5
Washed 3 completed cross stitch projects - I have literally been putting off this task for years! Do another task
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