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Post by BetsyMarie on Oct 1, 2024 12:15:21 GMT -5
Welcome to WIT for the month of October!
(Old thread for Sept : takeonestepatatime.proboards.com/thread/34630/working-threes-wit-september-2024?page=25&scrollTo=891315 )
The guidelines for WIT are simple:- Do some little thing to make your house less squalorous. ☝️- Do one more little thing.- Do another little thing.- Once you have 3 things done, post them here!- Post the next 3 things you plan on doing.- Go forth and conquer, return and post again.- You aren't required to do the 3 things you had planned on -- just get any 3 things done and then post proudly.Remember - if you are tired or sick or injured or depressed or overwhelmed,or just need to break your tasks down into something manageable, you are in the right place!If the next 15 minutes consists of:- Looked at hopeless living room and felt like crying 😢- Decided you could take empty pop can to kitchen- Put away book 📚- Picked up fast food wrappers on coffee table and put them in trash  . . . YOU HAVE ACHIEVED THREE-DOM !!!You could post:Ta-Da's- Took pop can to kitchen- Put away phone book- Threw away McDonald's wrappersThen your To-Do's:- Bring plates and glasses to kitchen- Put dirty socks in hamper- Bring folded towels to linen closet and put away.Whether you do those 3 to-do's, or something completely different, once you've gotten 3, come back and post.Remember to take breaks and drink water. Drinking water counts as a Ta-da!If you can notice what the person before you did, it might cheer them up to hear from you.Go forth, have fun, and be generous to yourself with the Ta-das.  YOU DESERVE THEM!
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Post by BetsyMarie on Oct 1, 2024 12:23:02 GMT -5
Hi all. A fresh new month for everyone.  done: -gathered house trash and took to the street -watered side yard -'cool' water tasks for the day -divided the egg white carton, and froze todo: -general floor pick up -water in front - don't forget to set the timer -laundry |
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Post by goldenthreads on Oct 1, 2024 12:31:53 GMT -5
 Took out recycling.Put out trash.Watered a section of garden.Cut down a bunch of dead foliage and put it in green bin.Put out green bin.Watered another garden section.
Reset date and time for pedometer.
Spend 5 minutes decluttering.
Update calendar with revisions of events.
Box up the stuff to be mailed.
(Who knows when) errands: phone store for new phone or workaround, package at post office, library: return, printout of excess foods list I keep on computer
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Post by goldenthreads on Oct 1, 2024 12:32:37 GMT -5
Hi, ClimbingPyramids ! "emailum tedium"  Brought back trash bin.Started dishes soaking.Made bed and had meds.
Reset date and time for pedometer.
Spend 5 minutes decluttering.
Update calendar with revisions of events.
Box up the stuff to be mailed.
Shower. It's been forever, and I'm going out today and tonight. Must rejoin polite society politely.
(Who knows when) errands: phone store for new phone or workaround, package at post office, library: return, printout of excess foods list I keep on computer
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Post by goldenthreads on Oct 1, 2024 12:34:26 GMT -5
Thanks, BetsyMarie! I notice when it's a new month, but I just think that I need to pay some bills.  |
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Post by BetsyMarie on Oct 1, 2024 13:18:20 GMT -5
goldenthreads , I usually forget it's a new month. Not sure I remembered today. done: -water on in front, and I set the timer -scooped a couple litters -cat waters attented to -a meal prepared and eaten.. and enjoyed. todo: -turn off front water -hand laundry -hang to dry laundered cat throws 
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Post by DustyD on Oct 1, 2024 13:27:23 GMT -5
Hi, thanks for posting the new thread, BetsyMarie. Hard to believe it's October!
DH and I got a lot of errands done this morning, together and separately. Since lunch, all I've gotten done is my walk.
To Do
--Husk corn
--Wash new sheet
--Kitchen cleanup 15 min
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Post by goldenthreads on Oct 1, 2024 15:42:16 GMT -5
PUPA 5 minutes. Washed dishes. Soaked and washed flip-flops.
Reset date and time for pedometer.
Spend 5 minutes decluttering.
Update calendar with revisions of events.
Box up the stuff to be mailed.
Shower.
Errands: phone store for new phone or workaround, package at post office, library: return, printout of excess foods list I keep on computer, grocery store
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Post by BetsyMarie on Oct 1, 2024 18:02:34 GMT -5
done:
-minor pupa in sunny room
-gathered laundry
-took a nap
todo:
-more work in sunny room
-find a cover for baby plant
-check the mail
-check weather report
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Post by ClimbingPyramids on Oct 1, 2024 18:46:44 GMT -5
posted in Sept and reposting here:
Recall my MAJOR TA DA (last night):
Helped DD submit her benefits application (this was a many weeks endeavour)
Well, even the TA DAs tend to not be TA DA-ed:
Re: MAJOR TA DA:
I looked at the online application portal this morning and see that, despite receiving confirmation and a downloadable pdf of the entire application last night, the portal indicates the application has not been submitted and is asking for more uploaded documentation (of course, not specifying what documentation is required). More phone calls, more uploads, etc.
TA DA:
--pay three bills (one needs DD to make the phone call to inquire about a possible disputable medical bill).
--emailum tedium (that's a never ending TO DO).
--a whole mountain of administrative/work TA DAs that I don't have energy to list here.
--ate a healthy dinner (thank you, DH).
--washed pots and pans from dinner.
TO DO:
--transfer load of laundry to dryer (a week or so ago, DH suggested moving the washer/dryer back up to the mudroom where it was when we first moved in years ago. It is so easy to put off going to hoarder-ville in the basement).
--put in new load in the washer
--pick up DGD's Thomas and Friends train stuff from our BR.
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Post by puppybox on Oct 1, 2024 23:02:41 GMT -5
I took out a bag of garbage from cleaning out fridge and freezer, that’s 3! Good start to the month for me! I also am surprised it’s october. It was a beautiful day.
Emailum tedium ticked me a lot too. I might say it out loud to make me do it from now on. Only I might change it to be emalium so it will be more symmetrical. And then say it like a Harry Potter spell.
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Post by goldenthreads on Oct 1, 2024 23:47:50 GMT -5
Brought back green bin. Showered. Paid two bills.
Reset date and time for pedometer.
Spend 5 minutes decluttering.
Update calendar with revisions of events.
Box up the stuff to be mailed.
Errands: phone store for new phone or workaround, package at post office, library: return, printout of excess foods list I keep on computer, grocery store
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Post by Ally on Oct 2, 2024 9:34:34 GMT -5
Good morning WITers!
ta-da:
Loaded the dishwasher and then started it
Started a load of laundry and then moved it to the dryer
Prepared and ate some whole-grain blueberry pancakes.
to-do:
CLA meeting, "Meditation into Action"
See about making an appointment for oil change (check my schedule over the next few weeks)
Do some decluttering
Later: prep for CLA meeting that I will be leading this evening
Put laundry away
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Post by DustyD on Oct 2, 2024 9:36:38 GMT -5
Good morning!
Done last night
--Husked corn
--Washed new sheet and put in dryer
--Did one last errand after dinner
I was tired and ended up going to bed around 9 pm, so the kitchen cleanup didn't get done. I did it this morning.
To Do
--Do resistance band workout
--Start load of laundry
--Shower
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Post by Ally on Oct 2, 2024 12:06:46 GMT -5
Good afternoon DustyD WTG for getting stuff done! ta-da: Submitted some medical claims from July. Hopefully I did it correctly, the process has changed. Did a bit of research into health plans. I have been using one through my employer, but think going through one of the Medicare plans may save me money. (This current year was my first year eligible for Medicare, but last fall I was too confused and overwhelmed by all the info, so continued with the plan through my employer.) Got the mail, Made a list of some stuff that I need to get done over the next couple of months (making appointments, etc.). to-do: Put dishes away Prep for CLA meeting this evening Send out email Prep some cards to be mailed Prep for going away Friday-Saturday |
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