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Post by ohblondie on Jul 13, 2009 9:26:03 GMT -5
Well.....I took a week off to volunteer ata local camp. This is something I have been doing for years and it bringsme great joy and recharges my soul.
Because the economy is in the tank- enrollment at camp is down so I opted not to go. (It is a large camp- at it's peak had almost 200 campers a week. This week they had 70. )
I am going to spend the week at home working on my house......I know this will not recharge my soul like being at camp does- but if all goes according to plan- there will be peace in the house and I will recharge my soul in a different way.
So today is the kitchen. I took before pics- just need to figure out how to post them. I am going to dive right in and by the afternoon I hope to have some afters for you!
Now I hope I don;t get distracted by the tv!!!!
I'm going in.........
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Post by chakraverte on Jul 13, 2009 9:37:06 GMT -5
WOOOOOT! Congratulations on making this week Cleaning Camp! Can't wait to see what you get done!
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Post by 7sweetbabiesgranny on Jul 13, 2009 9:41:29 GMT -5
Sending cleaning vibes your way!!!! go blondie go!!!
babies grannie
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Post by ohblondie on Jul 13, 2009 11:00:46 GMT -5
got the top of teh fridge cleaned off and sorted. Got two counters cleaned off and sorted as well as the shelf over the sink. Got the ironing done and the board and iron put away.
Started a donate/garage sale box
debating on cleaning the fridge or the other end of the counter..... then on to the hot mess on the table and in the middle of the floor!!!!
will have to take a break shortly and run one quick errand (food for my daughter the YMCA camp counsleor lunches and food for dinner and laundry soap) i AM GOING TO STAY DRESSED IN MY CLEANING CLOTHES TO MOTIVATE ME TO KEEP IT A QUICK TRIP!
Oooops sorry about the caps there- hit the wrong button.
I might actually get a good mop and broom while I am there too!
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Post by ohblondie on Jul 13, 2009 11:26:35 GMT -5
cleaning involves the oving of piles....andthe decion- where to put the piles while you clean.........my piles ended up in ront of the sink and a simple 5 minute wiping of the flooor under the table tured into an arduous process of stepping over stuff to get to the sink then back over the stuff to get under the table........
I am suprised I have not twisted an ankle or fallen!
Duh- why don't I just shift that pile to the front of the fridge? Make it a little easier on myself.........
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Post by messymimi on Jul 13, 2009 13:09:52 GMT -5
Blondie!
You can do this.
One way to not get distracted by tv is to put on some good, motivational music.
messymimi
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Post by ohblondie on Jul 13, 2009 14:38:07 GMT -5
ok....counters are cleared and organized. things are put away. There are some plastic containers to go to the basement or pantry or back to people that they came from. GOt some groceries(very few as my son is away haha) and they are put away.
Got a new bathing suit- after all this is camp and I do have to swim sometime this week!
Got a good part of the kitchen table cleared off. I keep tossing things in the donate/ garage sale box. Still have some (ok - LOTS of boxes to sort thru. Much of it is paper that either needs to be filed or shredded.
I like what I see done so far- but I know there is more to do!
Hi ho and away we go!
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Post by ohblondie on Jul 13, 2009 14:39:48 GMT -5
Messymimi- I did end up putting on teh Dixie Chicks and had it cranked! I amused the dog and bird when I danced and sang along to Earl must Die.............
I have to clear out piles tomake it easier to get to the cd player.........the living room is later this week
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