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Post by mylittlescholar on Jul 25, 2024 16:10:32 GMT -5
hi everypony!
the other issue I learned about living in rural GA was that there often isn't another option! It can be an oasis in the desert in some areas.
Yikes I have an hour before I need to leave! I still have some prep to do for the class. 
DONE:
slept in very groggy still started to make the bed ? made smoothie made coffee filled med minder took meds updated log glanced at the $ spreadsheet checked online balances caught up on email created a couple new folders and moved images checked and updated calendar put dry dishes away
washed flatware and blender
NEXT UP: what to wear wash up and get dressed do hair and makeup lay out lesson plan supplies practice teaching the lesson pack up and go to art class dinner out is afterwards
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Post by desposito on Jul 25, 2024 17:13:21 GMT -5
Hello scholar!
My shopping friend called, today we spent around 2 hours on the phone, half of that looking online at things she wanted to buy. We finally got one order together and finalized.
Okay...now I guess it's almost time for dinner. Tonight I'm going to eat up all the odds and ends in the fridge so tomorrow I'll have to make brown rice and veggies to replenish the fridge food selection.
Diane
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Post by desposito on Jul 25, 2024 19:10:52 GMT -5
It can be an oasis in the desert
That's true scholar!
I did some decluttering but I can't say I'm at baseline today because I have shopping things all over the place and I'm too tired to put anything else away. So, tomorrow.
Good night all, see you in the morning!
Diane
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Post by 123jake on Jul 25, 2024 20:41:26 GMT -5
Well I fell asleep for a few hours. Sigh. Oh well.
I have since cleaned the microwave, done three more loads of dishes. Almost caught up with them. Also put dinner on to cook.
Edit: Did more dishes. Just one last burnt pan soaking with a dishwasher tablet. I’ll probably do that tomorrow. I might even get to the floors tonight! Definitely have to do the fridge tomorrow. It’s gross.
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Post by desposito on Jul 26, 2024 6:59:49 GMT -5
Good morning!
Deb, you got a lot done last night!
I slept well and got out to the yard early, it was so nice and cool! I cut up some grass to dry so that I have material to change the mosquito dunk buckets, I should do that later today or tomorrow. I also have lots to do inside, just one day of leaving things around makes a big mess.
Happy Friday everyone!
Diane
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Post by desposito on Jul 26, 2024 9:27:04 GMT -5
TO DO:
Call decluttering client Start load of laundry
Restock water in fridge
Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by bree on Jul 26, 2024 9:59:21 GMT -5
Friday!!!!!
Diane I was thinking about my friend w/the spotless home. basically she does half the work that we do! we do every single thing to keep our lives and houses running, she has another adult who helps. so phew!
I am hoping to take the afternoon off to clean my garage. I clean it once a year. I take everything out, hose out the garage, and put it back in. I am hoping to purge some stuff too. I really need to do this work on a puppy free day!
I took puppy to daycare this morning. It was cute, we were out back and I was throwing a ball and then I said the magic words, "Daycare" - and she looked at me and ran to the door to go in so we could leave.
I have this big horrible project, kind of like a term paper, for work and I MUST work on it this morning. I have done tiny bits but I need to do it, is painful and a total BS project too.
but that is my goal for the rest of the morning.
I am kind of blah these days. eating too much. having the plumber and the landscaper the same pay period was not ideal! I told DD we are in eat down mode at home!
I was a snacker and up to late last night, no doubt why I feel blah. I did not even do the dishes before I went to bed. this morning I was heating something up in the microwave and I did them during that, took me three minutes! that was it.
yesterday I did a tiny bit of weeding along the back fence. the neighbor has that ugly cheap black canvas on it on his side. I can't imagine it is a good look for him either. most of it is hidden for me by my trees and bushes but there is a stretch wide open. If I had the funds I'd get a landscaper in to do some serious something to block it.
my lawn mowing guy is in the same state as the leader of the free world. he is too old for the job. I feel bad I keep hoping he will retire but what is sad is that he needs the money. I keep him on - I could cancel - but I feel bad and he is the relative of someone I know. my advice is hire strangers, if you are a people pleaser like me. he did not show up for nearly three weeks to mow, I actually checked for an obit, did not see one phew. So I called him and it turns out he has been in the hospital for several weeks and said don't worry, we'll get to it. but lawns do grow! I had the landscape guy do some mowing in the back, as it was getting jungle-y. I think I'll have to hire someone to do the front. ugh. this guy also does not do a great job, he has run over two dog stakes and just left the dangerous sharp remains in my yard, did not say a peep, and I noticed all these lawn mower tracks in my driveway and then noticed my door siding was dented so I think he ran into it, again not a peep! I know I could easily solve this by getting a new provider but I feel bad, he is nice and he is in pretty bad shape, and he needs money.
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Post by desposito on Jul 26, 2024 10:17:57 GMT -5
Next:
10 minutes on plants Put away upstairs groceries Refill pill container Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by desposito on Jul 26, 2024 10:23:27 GMT -5
Good morning bree! I still think your friend secretly hires a house cleaner and won't admit it!  I had no idea how many people use cleaners until I started dog walking.
This is so funny, I just got off the phone with my decluttering client and she was complaining about her lawn care people too! She likes the guy who owns the company but he sends employees who don't listen to instructions, they have weed whacked plants that were purposely planted, including vegetables, and they weed whack next to her trees which damages the bark and she really gets angry about that. I guess good lawn care people are hard to find, just like other maintenance people.
Diane
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Post by desposito on Jul 26, 2024 11:45:43 GMT -5
Next:
10 minutes PEEPing 10 minutes on plants Move laundry to dryer Delete 50 emails
Diane
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Post by desposito on Jul 26, 2024 12:49:15 GMT -5
Time for lunch and a reading break.
Diane
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Post by 123jake on Jul 26, 2024 13:07:32 GMT -5
Morning Diane, I wish I could afford a cleaner! I had a friend once who said, “ I’m so stressed. The house is a mess and we’re redoing the stairs.” I was staying with her for a couple of days and all she had to do was leave the key on the counter for the cleaner and meet briefly with the workman who came in and did the job while she was at work. *rolling eyes*
Bree, your puppy sounds adorable! As to your gardening guy…he needs to be reported or fired. I don’t have a garden or a gardener so I have no experience in that area but that doesn’t sound right.
Hi Scholar! You are rocking!
I’ve been watching the opening ceremonies but I did manage to put the clean dishes away, put some dirty dishes in to soak, and have some tea and toast.
Vacuumed the hard floors.
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Post by bree on Jul 26, 2024 13:35:29 GMT -5
hi 123jake puppy is an adorable handful!! my lawn guy prob should be fired but he is an old man in poor health who needs the money - so I am sticking it out for now. no one to report him to, it is his business. I hope he recovers well, but I hope he retires! there is a personal connection which makes it awkward for me. I don't think she does have a cleaning lady cuz she was kind of making fun of another person who does have cleaning lady, lawn guy, and one kid who cooks and one who shops. as in what does she do? does not have a full time job but I think she might have some health stuff so I am overwhelmed by my garage. I started taking stuff out, found a bottle of house cleaner (for siding) so I got the hose and cleaned the siding on the back of the house. I will next set up the rug and chairs on the deck (still in garage) and then empty everything else out, toss if anything is tossable, spray with water, sweep, put it all back..this will be hours of work! but must take advantage of puppy free time!! |
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Post by 123jake on Jul 26, 2024 13:52:15 GMT -5
Wow Bree! That’s a huge job! I feel guilty so I’m going to vacuum the living room and wash the kitchen floor .
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Post by 123jake on Jul 26, 2024 14:16:24 GMT -5
I’m trying to do the edges of my dining room and kitchen floors but they’re so gross and it’s slow going. I will have to take lots of breaks cause it hurts my back.
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