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Post by lennon on May 12, 2024 22:07:25 GMT -5
Have a productive weekday!
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Post by lennon on May 12, 2024 22:33:10 GMT -5
Things I will do this weekday
1. Take out trash 2. Get things done at the library 3. Exercise and strength training 4. Wash dishes daily 5. Put clothes away 6. Clear tables near my computer 7. Sweep floor to a pile 8. Pick up stuff off the floor 9. Clear kitchen counter 10. Clean toilet 11. Mop part of the floor 12. Go through DVR 13. Go through e-mail
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Post by desposito on May 13, 2024 7:31:14 GMT -5
Good morning!
Thanks for starting the thread, lennon!
I slept well last night! It feels so funny to say that, after the last four years of mostly bad sleep.
It will be hot today, at least, until the rain in the late afternoon. I went outside already to water most of the plants so they would be okay until the rain comes. I'm going to try to go outside in 10 minute periods today so I don't get too warm.
Inside, I will try to tackle my voluminous to-do lists.
Diane
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Post by desposito on May 13, 2024 8:58:31 GMT -5
TO DO:
Call decluttering client Wash some dishes Restock water in fridge Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by desposito on May 13, 2024 11:04:27 GMT -5
I went out in the yard 2 more times, once for 15 minutes to water the plants that didn't get watered yet, and to check everyone out. I just came back in from another 15 minutes, during which I weeded a patch and dug 3 holes to plant 3 salvia plants later in the day. It is TOO HOT to be out there now, I will have to wait until there is an area of shade where I can work. The birds are taking advantage of the baths and water bowl, there were many out there. I checked on two clover plants that the handyman dug out of areas where I didn't want them--I dug holes for them way in the back of the yard but they were shallow holes because of the rocky ground and I wasn't sure if they would live. Well, they lived, and today they have their first flowers--and to my surprise, they are not the white sweet clover or yellow sweet clover that were growing in the yard last year, but red clover! Pollinators love all kinds of clover, so that's fine, I'm just surprised. You never know what will pop up in a freely growing garden!
Next:
10 minutes on paper
Reorganize food containers Print some copies
Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by desposito on May 13, 2024 12:11:54 GMT -5
One more list before lunch.
Next:
10 minutes on plants Place Walmart order Order thank you stickers Delete 50 emails
Diane
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Post by bree on May 13, 2024 13:46:38 GMT -5
lennon thanks for starting us off! Diane you are working so hard and diligently. I admire it because you make your own schedule and stick to it. I need a schedule to get things done and often driven by outside event. You have what the work world calls self-directed style! my weekend was not as productive as I hoped but it was good. Belated Mother's Day to all who are moms to any one and any species!! I was not with DD as she is in College Town but I made plans with a sister whose kids are also out of town and we went to church, then the cemetery to see my mom's grave. She is buried in a huge cemetery that has been around since the 1870s (old-ish for US). Many of my older relatives are buried there. we also went to see my great great great grandparents graves there; they emigrated to US in the 1840s. After that we went out to the waterfront and had big fat ice creams for our lunch! After that, I took puppy for a nice long walk in the park and she went in a horrible murky swamp puddle, so I had her rinse off in this creek, then I took her to the town graveyard and there is a fountain there and a hose so I cleaned her off. Many dogs jump in this fountain! After that I did a major grocery shop at posh store. Aldi's had just closed! so I spent more money but I wanted to get it done. It was costly!! I was trying to buy healthier and lower carb choices. Despite the ice cream for lunch yesterday, I had mostly eggs, veggies, some nuts and a little cheese yesterday. Today I took puppy to the vet for her rash; they are not sure what it is but think maybe just from her collar or allergies. I have some medicines and a big fat bill. On the way home from vet, it was lunch time, so I took puppy to "our" park for a short walk. It was so lovely. Hardly anyone was there, and the weather was right. puppy was happy, I thought it would be good to help her work off her anxiety from the vet. I am working at home today. productivity is so so. I had hoped to use my lunch for chores but I walked pupy instead. next - attend meeting that is unpredictable as it is filled with all sorts of characters then make out a project list and work on one project then day will be over work wise, and I plan to: pay bills (I did pay some over the weekend but a few more!) do dishes vac DD room** walk puppy make a healthier meal redo laundry!! I totally forgot about a load ugh **I need to do something in DD room every day until I pick her up so it is nice I should pick up a prescription that I forgot about too.. my lawn guy never showed up today, he usually cuts on Monday. not raining, no idea why he is not here. maybe he comes later? I am normally not home on Mondays. I was hoping he'd come while I was at the vet so I could just avoid any encounter!
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Post by desposito on May 13, 2024 13:57:00 GMT -5
Good afternoon bree!
You have what the work world calls self-directed style!
Ha ha--well, if alternating between directing myself to work for a bit and then directing myself to rest for a bit is self-directed style, then, ok!
I was going to go out and water again since I can see the new garden plot from my upstairs window and it looks totally dried out like a desert, but the radar picture shows the rain getting here pretty soon--they are saying some storms might be severe, at least I know my roof is repaired for this one. I will wait until later and see how much rain actually falls, and how much is still to come overnight--I want to at least plant the 3 salvias that I dug holes for.
I'm almost done with lunch, when I finish I have to go close the lid to the yard waste bin, I've been leaving it open when possible because otherwise the grass smells really bad after being closed in the hot bin all day. I also have to clean out the seed pool before the rain starts.
Diane
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Post by mylittlescholar on May 13, 2024 14:31:59 GMT -5
hey everypony!
am still recovering from bacterial infection. still waiting on lab results.
DONE: made tea updated log updated bill pay checked email cancelled subscriptions about to come due checked online balances
checked calendar back to bed set up for DVD to go through photo boxes--got to see some pics of him when he was younger printed out scanning lab pdf got dressed
NEXT UP: take meds eat something pack for errands go to library for scanning lab appt go to local cleaning supply store to deal with smelly washing machine
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Post by desposito on May 13, 2024 14:41:11 GMT -5
Wow, it is pouring here! I just barely finished cleaning the seed pool, planting the 3 plants, closing the lid of the bin, and running across the street with the handyman's number for the neighbor when it started raining. Now I'm worried for the tiny seedlings again, this is very hard rain although I don't think it will last too long.
Now I'm going to get a cable news update and maybe cook some veggies so they'll be ready for dinner.
Diane
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Post by desposito on May 13, 2024 14:41:50 GMT -5
Good afternoon scholar! Ugh, you've been sick for a while, I hope you get better soon.
Diane
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Post by goldenthreads on May 13, 2024 15:15:59 GMT -5
cancelled subscriptions about to come due I'm impressed! What a good feeling to catch those before the next billing cycle.
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Post by mylittlescholar on May 13, 2024 17:02:01 GMT -5
Thanks Diane! It's reminded me not to take my health for granted. Thanks, goldenthreads , I was pretty chuffed myself! I used to have a dysfunctional relationship with subscriptions. This time I was able to say I'm not taking the supplements and I don't have a guitar!
It was fun getting out as I was feeling better. The library got a grant for the scanning technology and they are quite excited when people come to use them. Now that we are trained, we can come at additional times cause we won't need supervision. And it was cool to see the slices of DVD's life.
forgot to go to the cleaning supplies store, so need to do that on our way to meet a friend for dinner. We also need to go grocery shopping. Cupboards are bare.
DONE: picked out art books and a consumer guide on new cars
I have so many open loops! Need to attend to the ones taking up space: - sort, store and label three boxes of DVD's photos and slides
- take pictures of baby clothes and post to marketplace
- install curtain rods and hang curtains
- set up spot for blender
- process papers
- set up for art and sewing
And the usual suspects: - wash dishes
- clear/clean fridge and freezer
- match socks and put away
- sort laundry and boot the laundry train
- start setting up pantry inventory on Super Cook app
- toss stuff I don't want to keep
- make simple grocery list
- send DVD to shop
Also: - look up destinations for road trip
- see if DMIL can come
- make plans with our driver M
- check in w/ LR
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Post by mylittlescholar on May 13, 2024 18:17:07 GMT -5
DONE: wiped counter made lunch reviewed magazine
I have so many open loops! Need to attend to the ones taking up space: - sort, store and label three boxes of DVD's photos and slides
- take pictures of baby clothes and post to marketplace
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install curtain rods and hang curtains--got DVD started
- set up spot for blender
- process papers
- set up for art and sewing
And the usual suspects: -
wash dishes
- clear/clean fridge and freezer
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match socks and put away
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sort laundry and boot the laundry train - start setting up pantry inventory on Super Cook app
- toss stuff I don't want to keep
- make simple grocery list
- send DVD to shop
Also: - look up destinations for road trip
- see if DMIL can come
- make plans with our driver M
- check in w/ LR
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Post by desposito on May 13, 2024 18:46:22 GMT -5
Hello golden!
I have so many open loops!
This is a good description of how I feel too.
I've been sluggish since the rain, I expected the rain to cool things off because tomorrow's high is supposed to be 58--but it didn't, it just made it humid and gross, both inside and outside. I guess it won't get cool until overnight.
I did do some seedling and plant care, and went downstairs to check the basement for flooding--there was just a very small amount of water that came in at the very front of the house, which is good considering how fast the rain came down.
I'm ready to go to bed early and read, I haven't done much reading except at bedtime so I feel I'm behind. I also resumed reading the book that I took out of my book box months ago and then stopped when I got so busy with the seedlings, so it would be nice to make progress on that one.
Good night everyone, see you tomorrow!
Diane
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