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Post by desposito on May 26, 2024 14:41:53 GMT -5
I would love to work outside this afternoon but it's going to be too muddy--last time I tried to plant after a big rain it was too messy to work, everything got muddy. Even when I tried to do weeding, when I pulled something out of the ground mud flew up in my face. So, I'll keep going on inside work until my shopping friend calls again.
Next:
10 minutes on food closet (I am almost done!) Check movie schedule and set DVR Put dry laundry away Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by bree on May 26, 2024 16:00:06 GMT -5
no rain here but weather that suddenly looks threatening then the sun comes back out - its in the mid 70s but seems hotter
DD has been gone most of the afternoon but she is just now back but in the driveway in a friend's car and that could be for an hour or so!
I am off the hook for dinner. I was going to make her a "proper" dinner of chicken, corn on the cob, veggie sides but she wants to make a particular dish she has a craving for and she likes to make. So I was thrilled!! I ate enough for the day already so I had what I will call a late lunch or early dinner, guess there is not a word for that.
So I worked on my finances. Had one big stack of recyclables and one big stack that I shredded. but somehow it looks like more of a mess; I need to organize what is left. paid one bill. I think I am set on bill paying as most are auto but I want to go ahead and check pay period cash flow.
I have some financial work and decision making to do...I have a life insurance policy portable from my last job and now I am heading to a milestone birthday and the rates will go up quite a bit!! So I need to decide what to do. I think I'll keep it but decrease the coverage amount for a lower payment. I also need to look at house and auto rates and maybe find new providers. I am paying for a teenage driver which is brutal. and the rates don't go down until age 25...also thinking about pet insurance. And to increase my cash flow I think I should cancel my landline (one of the few remaining Americans!) and cable and so much more!! I did not do the FAFSA yet as it was been a hot mess but I think I'll start it tonight. it is kind of like doing taxes - really dread it but once you start, you kind of break through the barrier of I Don't Want To Do It!! so lots of financial things hanging around as loose ends
I did some reading out back, good company for puppy who just loves to be with humans. every now and then she'd bring me a ball so I'd toss it a bit.
also cleaned the bathroom - the whole shabang - toilet in and out. mopped floor. cleaned mirror. cleaned sink and tub. wiped baseboards.
I have two small rug in the washer. I hope they survive the trip!
DD is home! I thought it would be later. I am more alone today than I'd like. my extended family is not very close for the most part though I am close to some but one of those is out of town ...I am from a large family and I am towards the end but I think some of the older ones never really were that thrilled with us new arrivals!! not sure but seems like resentments linger after all these years that we had it easier. some are definitely not interested in having much to do with us but do want us to show up as an audience for their kids/grandkids exploits but not necessarily Easter dinner!!
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Post by desposito on May 26, 2024 16:48:14 GMT -5
a late lunch or early dinner, guess there is not a word for that.
I think that is "afternoon tea"! But that usually just has snacks. And of course, we're in the wrong country!
I had another long talk with my shopping friend. She sounds in better spirits today than yesterday.
I'm going to do some PEEPing before dinner, I keep making a mess with my food/plant closet cleaning. I'm really doing a good job on it this time though, I'm going through everything in there instead of just organizing the easily accessible parts.
Diane
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Post by reve on May 26, 2024 18:48:13 GMT -5
Stayed up later than planned to hit my 20 target!
Done: Threw out expired food from fridge Clean downstairs toilet Achieve coffee table zero Achieve dining table zero Achieve floor clothes zero Wipe down coffee table Wipe down dining table Wipe down kitchen worktops Cleaned hob Set out clothes for tomorrow Cleaned kitchen sink Vacuumed bedroom Emptied dishwasher Folded and bagged clean laundry Put another Christmas present in the donate pile
To do: Spray down shower surrounds
Aspirational targets for this week: Clean oven Organise oven element replacement after I get paid Aim to start a clothes purge, starting with underwear and socks Achieve laundry zero Blanket wash Change bed linen
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Post by desposito on May 26, 2024 19:11:29 GMT -5
Almost time to start getting ready for bed, the yard is still soggy so I didn't go out after dinner. It looks like the second storm forecast for tonight will pass us by.
Good night everyone, see you tomorrow in the weekday thread!
Diane
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Post by mylittlescholar on May 26, 2024 19:28:58 GMT -5
Good work, everypony!
DONE: DVD left brekkie talk to AT re: starting earlier took shower packed AT picked me up did consultation at her house DVD picked me up (dropped off some paint bottles) made lunch tieded kitchen tidied office stripped sheets booted laundry folded clean towels and put away rescued missing towel from behind the dryer did a round of mold removal on washer collar set up for art class updated log checked bills checked email checked online balances checked calendar updated calendar replied to email re: family reunion made bed w/ DVD
NEXT UP: break maybe a nap do drawing class
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Post by ohblondie on May 26, 2024 21:01:33 GMT -5
WHat a day
I washed and dried my bedding on high heat I vac'd the mattress and made the bed My pillows are in the dryer on high heat right now
Old mattress is alongside the road for bulk pickup in the am at a charge of $50!!
A friend of ours had a soft opening for his new bar today. We stopped in really quick; we arrived just as DS was leaving
I did get a bag of trash from the bedroom out I also gathered up some things to wash and deal with
My neighbor gifted me a sewing machine which I gladly accepted. Mine needs a tune up and is buried in the corner of the kitchen. I might go to my BFF's house to use her kitchen table to sew the walker bag
I have some things from the driveway in the car to get to storage
I sat outside in the fresh air and read part of my book I also started to hang a beautiful glass hanging wind chime thing when I realized I never watered the plant that DS gave me for mothers day. UGH
The only thing I did not do was wash labels off the bottles.
OK - time for a movie and bed
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Post by bree on May 26, 2024 21:11:43 GMT -5
Took puppy for a long walk
Did some reading
Gave girlcat her meds
Before bed I want to move the wash to the dryer and organize the paper pile on my dining room table. I did shredding and recycling and even though a lot is gone it looks worse!
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