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Post by Rory on Dec 28, 2009 17:47:38 GMT -5
November 2010 is the twentieth annaversary of my start of clearing my mess.
This might be a bit early for the new year but I've just been working on what I've done messywise since I was last posting the August before last as Rexroth and what I still want to do.
Done:
Got rid of:
over eight boxes of legal files mostly thrown out and a few bits with the solicitor
a very wobbly folding table which wanted to fold when it wanted not when I wanted
an old futon and bought a new one
a rusting filing cabinet
a new spare radio - given to friend
hot air clothes dryer which occupied a lot of space
and kept reasonable supplies of food and household cleaning stuff
Todo in new year
Get rid of:
remaining legal/business files as cases finish leaving only records for tax purposes
new flies, A4 and ring binders and assorted stationery - give to church or charity
sell small amount of silver left to me by mother - no sentimental value and proceeds of sale to be shared with family members
old African stool - poorly repaired and of no value
old laptop and VDU when I have the new one working properly - give the laptop to charity reconditioning them for disabled people
Continue going through camping stuff and repair bits or throw out. I have a stove which I bought in 1987 which has never worked.
Also buy some stuff like new bedding, a blind for the kitchen, and some lights.
That's it folks thanks for being here.
Love and Peace
Rory
Modified to correct irritation typo Rory
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Post by messymimi on Dec 28, 2009 20:27:17 GMT -5
Dear Rory,
Your success and continued work gives me hope.
Thank you.
messymimi
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Post by yearning4order on Dec 28, 2009 20:28:27 GMT -5
Wow amazing work Rory!
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Post by bigtimetroubles on Dec 29, 2009 7:02:24 GMT -5
I am glad that people stick with cleaning from squalor for twenty years....go guy gives me hope that I might still want this place clean in 10=15=20yrs.....hugs btt
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Post by AnnieOkie on Dec 29, 2009 10:51:44 GMT -5
Congrats on your success this year! I believe taking inventory is important to all of us. Best of luck in 2010!
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Post by crazycatlady on Dec 29, 2009 16:15:25 GMT -5
Very excellent, Rexroth/Rory. It is so nice to know that your home is becoming more pleasant. I like the plans to upgrade the bedding and lights, too. 
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Post by Rory on Dec 30, 2009 16:42:17 GMT -5
Thanks for support folks. If this site had been here earlier it might not have taken me 20 years to get this far. I'm also glad I didn't know how long it would take and it isn't finished yet.
Today the computer repair person came and fixed my new laptop so after he left I threw out my old VDU and put the old laptop in the cupboard for the charity. Also I threw out the old cable which had a distorted plug.
So that is good and I am glad and grateful.
Regards Rory
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Post by CourageouslyLion SeeksSerenity on Dec 30, 2009 17:04:45 GMT -5
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Rory,
You continue to inspire me!
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Post by 60isolderthanithot on Dec 30, 2009 21:10:33 GMT -5
Congratulations, Rory - well done you! Many cheerful, warm regards!
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Post by lizzie on Dec 30, 2009 22:27:43 GMT -5
Hi Rory,
I am glad you came back to let us know what you were up to.
Your story is an inspiration in the 'Never Give Up' category, AND it made me think about some stuff I have (like your stove from 1987) that has never worked/been used...
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Post by Raspberry Jam on Dec 31, 2009 1:46:27 GMT -5
Good on you Rory. You give me hope. I have been "seriously" clearing out junk for quite a few years now. My house is looking a bit better but only to me I think - I don't know if anyone else can see improvement but at least its not worse I guess.
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Post by Rory on Dec 31, 2009 17:24:05 GMT -5
Raspberry - if you house looks better to you then that matters much more than how you imagine it might look to anyone else. I've spent too much of my life trying to look good for others. It did not work and only when I started to make things the way I wanted them to be did I really make progress.
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Post by yearning4order on Dec 31, 2009 17:43:07 GMT -5
Raspberry - if you house looks better to you then that matters much more than how you imagine it might look to anyone else. I've spent too much of my life trying to look good for others. It did not work and only when I started to make things the way I wanted them to be did I really make progress. Thank you for this. Goodness, very inspiring. Elsewhere I've posted some of my angst about a holiday evening with my mother in an immaculately furnished and kept home. I was relieved to get back to my home, which, while much cleaner than it used to be, honestly I have some shabby furnishings mixed in with some nice enough 2nd hand stuff. Be that as it may, my daughter can feel free to live in this house and skatter and pick up and skatter again, and she knows I love her more than the furniture or the cleanliness. She also knows that I'm thrilled with her progress in her bedroom, and that I don't expect perfection. I can't say that I ever felt that way in my home growing up. |
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