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Tillie
Posted: 17 February 2016 - 08:35 AM
 

Hi πŸ™‚

Lets continue here where we left off. πŸ™‚

 

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Tess
Posted: 19 July 2016 - 09:22 PM
 

Hi everyone!

The delivery my cats get is called meow box. They love it. I wouldn't mind getting the human version for myself!

Anony - "hoarder homies" lol! That cracked me up. I agree....from our posts, you would never guess any of us had an issue. That's the power of a good support system πŸ™‚ I wish we could post pictures here. Some of the tops I can't bring myself to toss are ridiculous. Lol! One isn't much more than a bedazzled bra. I didn't have the guts to wear it back in the day when I had the body for it. But I just can't toss it. I'm going to allow myself to hang on to a couple items like that. And force myself to donate the rest. Slowly.

Tat- yay for building a habit!!!! I'm not sure dishes will ever become second nature to me. I'll have to keep my fingers crossed on that one. But I did learn how to use hand washing dishes as a meditative practice. Maybe I'll eventually start to enjoy that?!?!?

I had plans after work tonight, but I took care of a few things when I got home:
-took half the garbage to the curb. I'll do the rest in the morning
-changed the sheets
-washed clothes
-started sorting through stuff in the basement. Tossed two boxes!

Now I'm sitting back with a face mask, a bottle of nail polish, a glass of wine and a chick flick. Ahhhhh

 
Tillie
Posted: 19 July 2016 - 07:28 PM
 

Hi Everybody πŸ™‚

So wonderful to see all your posts! πŸ˜€

Hi Tatoulia πŸ™‚
WTG! on your indoor challenge!
How wonderful that empting the clean dishwasher has become so automatic for you! (((hugs)))

Hi Joan πŸ™‚
Another good reason to eat chocolate. πŸ˜€

Hi Anonymoniker πŸ™‚
YEA! for happy decluttering!
I remember living through a thirteen year drought in Tucson, it was horrid.
Hope the rains come soon. πŸ™‚

Hi CriticalMass πŸ™‚
Wonderful to catch up with you.
Hang in there best you can with keeping that vehicle running. (((hugs)))

Hi Diane πŸ™‚
Being a surgical assistant specializing in oral maxillofacial surgery, I am worried about you. Sure hope the dentist was able to easily diagnose you today and can fix you up quickly.
You are in my prayers, take care. (((HUGS)))

Hi Tess πŸ™‚
WAY TO GO!!! for finding motivation and doing soooo much! πŸ˜€

Cats & I went outside early this morning and watered trees and bushes and I lit the burn barrel.
Since I was dirty anyways and had the hose, I decided to wash the car too.
Came inside and did the usual daily stuff then showered and washed my hair.
Then I did two loads of laundry and cleaned the kitchen.
It was a fun day. πŸ˜€

 
Anonymoniker
Posted: 19 July 2016 - 05:00 PM
 

Hey, hoarder-homies? ha ha ;D
When i read y'all's accomplishments, it honestly sounds like the list of a workaholic or a clean freak! I am completely serious!!! I dont think any of you give yourselves enough credit?!
I got 2 garbage bags of clothes tossed from my closet & of those teeny-teenagery tops! Now that ive started, it does feel good & i feel more confident that i can toss out more!
I had nightmares last night about my ex & his new girlfriend, during the bits of broken sleep i got, but somehow it hasnt shaken me up today, like that normally would. Sometimes its a relief that it was just a dream & not real!
I decided im gonna toss certain stuff that i now cant wait to get out of here! It does feel very soothing now....its the one nice 'side effect' of my broken heart!
Its really hot & muggy out! Our monsoon season has never been this delayed. Im so grateful to be able to have the A/C on this year, except i worry about the feral cats that wont use the cooling pads i bought them, and are scared off by the fans & A/Cs in their outbuildings...i think its the noise makes them not able to hear for intruders, plus intruders(raccoons & skunks & cudimundis) will chase them out if its too nice & cool in there! Ive never found a good solution to this, so i worry all summer...sigh...
I hope each of you are doing well with your goals & are also taking time out for enjoying life! Happy Full Moon! ~β˜†~

 
Tatoulia
Posted: 18 July 2016 - 09:23 PM
 

Hello everyone!!

Tess I also had a blah weekend in terms of progress. (BUT your list is so impressive!!!). Diane, take good care. Tillie, CM(2 months--missed you!), Anony--I too feel so good to log on and see you all here! Sorry for all the losses, CM, and glad you feel up to posting. For me, posting is key!

Indoor Challenge
Garbage out (includes changing cat box)
Some laundry--all put away )except for things hanging in bathroom--not dry)
Dishes done
Shredded this week's mail
Found a receipt and now can make a return to Home Depot
Worked on that bag of papers I was working on last week. Good progress--shredding or filing.

That's it. Not as strenuous as vacuuming or dusting, but my goodness so hot and humid today

Talk to you all tomorrow.

 
Tess
Posted: 18 July 2016 - 08:09 PM
 

Hi friends!
Well, I typed a nice long message....and it didn't post. I can't retype it right now. Long story short, it makes me so happy to log on after work and see what you post. Somedays I want to come home and hide under the covers, but you guys always lift my spirits. ❀️

This weekend wasn't productive for me at all! I thought I was going to have to reach out for some motivation, but I finally did some work.
-cleaned hallway
-vacuumed bedroom
-cleared off nightstand (inside and out)
-gathered 1 large bag of junk to toss
-added 6 things to donate box. I'll drop that off this weekend
-partially cleaned the car
-pruned the houseplants
-cleared the kitchen table and general picking up of everyday messes
-folded and put away clean laundry

 
Diane
Posted: 18 July 2016 - 06:05 PM
 

Thanks for saying no one expects me to accomplish anything. I have been just existing. Dentist will see me tomorrow, no openings until Aug. 1st, I said I just need diagnosis to see if it is tooth or something else, so will fit me in tomorrow. I think just knowing what is causing the pain will help. Swelling is less today, so easier to deal with. I vacuumed this morning, washed 1/2 dishes, and have been sitting since. Nice to read your posts, thank you for writing daily.

 
CriticalMass
Posted: 18 July 2016 - 05:47 PM
 

Whoa, has it really been 2-1/2 months since I posted here? I knew it had been awhile, but wow. Took a few minutes to skim through a few pages of you all's posts to try and get up to speed. I can certainly relate to the heartache of a relationship breakup as a trigger for hoarding. My own story of that happened many years ago. In more recent years deaths and moves have fueled it.

But I just want to give an update and a bit of explanation why I went missing. On May 31st, I'd thought I was closing in on being done with van repairs. Then I noticed my tire was down to the steel belt. So my mechanic put the spare on. He checked the other tires too. I can wait a while and get 2 used ones. Okay, not so bad.

Then in June there ended up being more work on the fuel pump; thought it might need replacement but it didn't. Still, ka-ching ka-ching goes the money. THEN at the beginning of July, come to find out the power steering gear box has issues. *screams and sounds of hair being ripped from scalp* Paying for the June repairs had me behind already and I've decided to nurse this power steering thing along till I figure out what money tree THAT will come from. I'm too broke to drive except to church.

July has been a strange month of sadness and just hanging in there. Our deacon at church, beloved by many, died. His funeral was July 9th. That same day, one of the seminarians from our diocese drowned in the river near where I live. And then on Sunday I learned the priest who did my dad's funeral died. I'm also grieved by the terrorism in the world and the violence in the US. The mundane everyday stuff and the big stuff just all jumbles up in my mind.

Yet I am not really what I would call depressed over it all the way I can sometimes get depressed which is pretty bleak. More just in a holding pattern. Been doing a lot of praying and holding onto hope that things will turn around both in the world and in my little corner of it. The heat and storms and more heat, plus lack of transportation, are the things that have once again put my storage unit project on the back burner. My room here where I'm staying is cluttered badly right now. I had planned to return some stuff to storage because I realized I brought too many projects over here - I tend to overestimate what I can get done. I'd been waiting for the storage unit to be less crowded, though, so that taking stuff over there wouldn't make a bigger mess of it.

I have food and a roof over my head, friends, my pets, my faith, good people like you all (and I'll try to not be a stranger so much). So despite what I'd love to have if I won the lottery (Hellooo, house of my own, or at least enough money for a crew of helpers and cool weather to whip that storage unit into shape!) - despite all of that - I. Am. Blessed. May all of you be blessed today as well.

 
Anonymoniker
Posted: 18 July 2016 - 02:38 PM
 

Hi all! I had a long post id typed out last night that wouldnt take, so im gonna try again.
Joan, consider raw chocolate, called cacao! It is a superfood & i believe is why people crave chocolate. It contains things in its raw form for depression & it makes sense why we want it as a comfort food. Also, pineapple is very effective for a cough!
...heres last night's post...hopefully...
Diane, im so glad youre feeling better! Please acknowledge your need to rest & rejuvinate. That will also make you better equiped for future work on your place! I also only have a few of each dish to avoid pile ups. I packed away all extras.
Tillie, your pantry sounds nice & all the things you bought on the shopping excursion sound healthy & wonderful! Wild horses & bald eagles! WOW?!! SPECTACULAR!!!
Tatoulia, im amazed how much you get accomplished! Youre great help to othrs AND you keep your place up, too!
Tess, monthly gifts for your kitties? How cool! I laughed at you falling asleep during your morning prayer. I cant meditate too early or i fall asleep, too!
With my nice clean dresser top, id love to have an earingtree, but my cats would destroy it...ha ha
Yesterday i met my goals...today im going to toss clothes im too old & fat for....(sigh)

 
Joan
Posted: 18 July 2016 - 01:42 PM
 

Thanks, Tillie and Tat, for responding to my post about allergies a while back. My most immediate problem has been coughing and anaphylaxis, both of which destroy my sleep at night.

As a follow-up, I have found some relief from a prescription medication. However, the issue is not resolved. I love chocolate, and often eat it - illogically I believed - at night, and when I wake up in the middle of the night. Last night I realized that my body might be trying to tell me something. I did some surfing online, and sure enough: Latest research demonstrates that the theobromine in CHOCOLATE is better for suppressing nighttime cough than codeine❗️❗️❗️ ! ! !

I see a chocolate-filled future for myself. . .

 
Tatoulia
Posted: 18 July 2016 - 10:19 AM
 

Good morning everyone!

Diane, ditto what Tillie said. You are the number one priority. You need to get out of pain and heal. Sending warm thoughts and much love your way.

Tillie, please don't overdo s d be sure to take all the breaks you need and even a few you don't! I'm sure Scooter and Marty will trap any giant spiders that date to enter your home!

Tess and Anony--keep up the good work!

I didn't do any Indoor Challenge yesterday. However, when I went to empty the clean dishwasher, I had already emptied it....which means it's become second nature to me!!!! Yay!

Working from home. Will write with my Indoor Challenge updates--I really need this.

 
Tillie
Posted: 18 July 2016 - 10:14 AM
 

Good Morning Everybody πŸ™‚

Hi Diane πŸ™‚
Sure hope you can get into a D.D.S. today.
Nobody is expecting you to do anything but take as best care of yourself as you can.
(((HUGS)))

Well today I am getting ready to do the general house cleaning.
House REALLY needs it.
Have my plan of attack all planned out in my head.
Now I just need to get dressed and do it.
Last evening I saw the biggest ugliest spider on the front porch. It was about three whole inches in total.
YUCK!!! πŸ™
Now I am worrying that things like that are lurking around inside the house.
Today I will vacuum every corner! πŸ˜€

TTYS πŸ™‚

 
Diane
Posted: 17 July 2016 - 08:14 PM
 

Triple T, Tillie, Tat, Tess and Anon, hello. Hello to others who stop by.
Had a difficult night with pain, did not take pain medicine early enough and the pain got a head of me. Today I have been writing down schedule for advil and antibiotic, and pain is tolerable, will take pain pill later. No progress in here, did move and organize some rocks, but mostly just existed today. I do need to at least wash dishes, since I have so few since clean out, have to wash my 4 bowls, cups and spoons. Thank you for your warm wishes for my mouth healing. Swelling has gone down a little today, so takes some of the pressure off my mouth. I appreciate all the work you are doing, and discussing what is going on in your life.

 
Tillie
Posted: 17 July 2016 - 10:46 AM
 

Good Morning Everybody πŸ™‚

Hi Diane πŸ™‚
Hope you are sleeping still.
(((HUGS)))

Hi Tess πŸ™‚
OH!!! My cats would love to be spoiled like that! πŸ˜€
Buying a new book that suits your needs right now is GREAT.
Letting go of at least two books that you no longer need is the way to go. πŸ™‚
YEA! for not making any new messes yesterday. LOL πŸ˜€

Hi Tatoulia πŸ™‚
The key to my being able to put groceries away quickly is that I have organized the heck out of my tiny pantry.
Everything has a designated place and certain way to be stored.
Also, there is a strict limit to the amount of food it can hold so I don't over purchase and end up wasting food.
Since my hoarder also hoards food I had to have him find some other location for all his stuff when I decluttered the house.
My tiny pantry was stuffed with all his food that he never ate and I got tired of dusting it all year after year and not having any shelf space in there for mine and the cats foods.

WAY TO GO!!! for all you do to help others. (((HUGS)))
Wish there was a magic spray to demagnetize those clutter spaces and keep them from collecting random stuff. ;D

Quiet and cool morning, will heat up again later.
Relaxing today because tomorrow I have plans to do a good general house cleaning.
Got our property tax bill in the mail yesterday.
Plan to go pay it at city hall sometime this week.
I am not complaining, it's only 401.60 for the whole year and I know most people have to pay a lot more than that.

Have a great day everybody πŸ™‚

 
Tatoulia
Posted: 17 July 2016 - 09:50 AM
 

Good morning!

Oh Diane, I am so sorry about your tooth/mouth. How awful. I hope you did get some sleep last night. I was so worried about you yesterday (read bit didn't post) and now I learn you had a trip to urgent care. Sending you much love.

Tillie, glad you got your big trip in and got the groceries put away. I've been working hard to put away groceries instead of letting them just pile up.

Tess, glad you bought something that will bring you peace. If you can, try to get rid of two things. I find making myself get rid of two for every one coming in helps me to make good decisions.

Yesterday I spent the day making sure assorted people had what they needed--took mom for haircut (cute!), then helped someone grocery shop, spent time with BF and then just did a few things around the house.

Yesterday's challenge:
Stripped bed/clean sheets
Ran dishwasher
Recyclables out
Noticed that "magnetic space" started to gather stuff again/demagnetized area

Ttyl. Please take care of yourselves today--Diane--sending you much love.

 
Tess
Posted: 16 July 2016 - 09:40 PM
 

Hi everybody -

Tillie - your shopping trip sounds kind of amazing. I rarely do a big shopping trip, but I love looking at a full pantry. Yay for organic! I'm sure the cats will appreciate it too! I bought my cats a subscription box for Christmas. They get healthy treats and toys in the mail every month. They've become quite spoiled! Lol!

Diane - hope your tooth feels better soon. I'm glad you went to urgent care! Dealing with dental pain (especially over a weekend) is horrible! At least you will get some sleep.

There isn't much going on here. I did go book shopping, but for a good reason. Every morning I try to spend time with God. That is usually done in the morning (in bed) as soon as I wake up. I start with the Lord's Prayer....and I fall asleep before I get to the end. This has been going on since new year day! I have religious books, but I need something interactive to keep me awake. How sad is that???? Anyway, I found a bible study book that requires reading through verses to find answers to questions. Let's hope this works. And because I bought myself a new book, I'm going to donate one or two of my other religious books to ease my conscious.

On a cleaning front, I didn't do anything today. But I also didn't mess up anything today. So I'm calling it a draw! lol! I'll get back to it tomorrow.

 
Tillie
Posted: 16 July 2016 - 08:30 PM
 

(((HUGS))) Diane
I am hoping those antibiotics kick in fast and give you relief.
You deserve and need to have ice cream.
Wishing you deep peaceful restful sleep.
(((HUGS)))

 
Diane
Posted: 16 July 2016 - 07:04 PM
 

Hello all. Tillie, happy to hear your trip was good and you had the energy to put everything away.
I spent the whole day at urgent care lots of waiting, xray of jaw, no obvious problem. Since jaw continues to swell and is red and hot, she gave me antibiotic and pain pill for bed time. Since hip replacement, have to take antibiotics before dental work, so good to take now, so when go to dentist next week he can fix tooth if it is a tooth problem. In the middle of my wait, 2 patients crashed and they called 9ll for them to be taken to hospital. It was not a fun day for me with all the waiting, nor for the two heart patients. I went to pick up antibiotics and bought chocolate icecream, I was so hungry after no food for so many hours, but ice cream, was not the best choice, right now I don't care, just want a treat. The weather was so beautiful today, not fun sitting in urgent care. At least I have no desire to rock hound, especially if this is due to blow from rock hammer. Hope to get second wind and get some work done in here today.

 
Tillie
Posted: 16 July 2016 - 06:08 PM
 

Hi Peoples πŸ™‚
I'm back from my adventure.
Only saw five Mustang but did see a bald eagle.
Have got all my groceries put away now.
Nice to have a better selection in the pantry.
Items that are too expensive to buy here. Stuff like fresh ginger root, nuts, dried fruits, steel cut oatmeal, real maple syrup, sharp cheddar cheese and lots of other fancy organic/healthy stuff πŸ˜€
Got some organic/healthy cat treats too.
Really wanted to buy some fancy ice cream but I didn't think it would have survived the trip home. πŸ™

 
Tillie
Posted: 15 July 2016 - 11:31 PM
 

Hi Everybody πŸ™‚
Was just informed that I will be going to Carson City tomorrow to do some grocery shopping.
Better selection and prices there but a 150 mile round trip.
We do this a couple times a year and stock up on some stuff.

Hi Tatoulia πŸ™‚
We can help others so much better when we make our own selves our number one priority.
(((hugs)))

Hi Anonymoniker πŸ™‚
WAY TO GO!!!
Guilt free swimming! YEA!!! πŸ˜€

Hi Diane πŸ™‚
Just last week I renewed my dental insurance.
62.00 a year and it saved me hundreds last year when I broke my tooth.
Hoping you get this acher taken care of early this next week. (((HUGS)))
Nice that you were able to have fun with your lapidary! πŸ˜€
WAY TO GO!!! for AMNESTY! ;D

Have no idea when I will get back home or what kind of condition I will be in when I return.
Probably tired, but I will still have to put away my groceries.
Hope I get to see some Mustang (wild horses) on my journey. πŸ™‚
Stinky is still here, digging worms out of my garden at night.
Ya'll take care and pleasant dreams.
Nite nite πŸ˜‰

 
Anonymoniker
Posted: 15 July 2016 - 10:22 PM
 

Diane, i am sooo sorry to hear about that awful tooth pain! That sounds horrible! Ive also thrown out stuff i needed later! How is it doing now? I think its great youre taking time away from your hoard to play with the rocks! And how wonderful youve got such a patient & helpful worker waiting for you!
I also want you each to know how much your support & connection means to me! That has become of huge importance to me lately! πŸ˜€ ~β™‘~

 
Diane
Posted: 15 July 2016 - 05:52 PM
 

.,Hello everybody, nice to hear from you all and what great things you are thinking and doing. I went for my first overnight in pickup, had to come home because of tooth pain. I got home and realized I had thrown all advil, Tylenol etc. away when I cleaned bedroom,all were expired, since I "never" have pain, finally found some aspirin. I woke up with incredible pain, kept thinking it would go away, then went to store and bought ibuprofen and Tylenol. All dentists I called are closed on Friday, today. Fortuneately helper called to see how long I was going to keep pushing her help away. She just went similar tooth problem and gave me the formula of what doctor told her. Last night when I went to bed it was un bearable, then remembered she said to ice mouth in bed, sounded terrible, but I did, and fell asleep, thank goodness. Have stayed on ibuprofen/Tylenol as she suggested,d way more than I wouold normally. Have laid low today, then decided to try cutting rocks with tile saw, makes lots of noise and vibration so distracts me from mouth. I have made quite a mess out side, but so much fun, and am getting much better figuring it out, rounding off edges for tumblers. The garage hoard is being kind to me, peaking out asking when I will be ready to clean it out. I washed dishes, started putting clothes in washer, want to work outside a little more, then put these clothes in washer, that are filthy, and first take a way overdue shower. Love reading your posts about managing hoard. I said helper could come next week, so really need to keep up on maintenance this week so she doesn't give me the disappointed look I got from her when she came last time, many weeks ago. My ittie bittie feelings got hurt so have kept her away. I still know, to finish the craft room I need her help. I am so grateful she has not given up on me, what a great personal coach. I did clarify, good enough for me is very different than what is good enough for her. This is silly but I had a clean cleaning cloth out yesterday, then decided to wipe my legs and feet off with it, was going to wash it to clean counters, and for the practice I called amnesty and tossed it. I want you each to know, how important you are to me, being able to say amnesty and know you understand the challenges that go with it.

 
Anonymoniker
Posted: 15 July 2016 - 04:12 PM
 

Yes, Tillie & Tatoulia, that thing about 'good enough' just hit home! When i look at my place, i cant imagine it being nice enough, but when i really do clear, clean & add color(my new motto!), i realize it will look cute...not fancy...kind of funky, but quaint...enough to make a HUGE difference in my life!!! πŸ˜€ so far today, ive completed today's list of dishes washed, jewelry & hair stuff washed, so i can go swim laps at the pool, guilt free!!! πŸ˜€

 
Tatoulia
Posted: 15 July 2016 - 02:04 PM
 

Glad your health is headed in the right direction, Tillie.

I am not a perfectionist so I think I'll be okay. I just finally realized that there's a reason they say, put the oxygen mask on yourself before assisting the other plane passengers. Unless I am happy and comfortable in my home, taking care of everyone else will suffocate me. So it is going better now, for everyone. (Especially me!).

Did dishes before leaving for office this AM. What a good feeling. Was too tired to do last night. So I emptied the dishwasher and refilled it.

Stay cool everyone!

 
Tillie
Posted: 15 July 2016 - 12:31 PM
 

Good Morning Everyone πŸ™‚

Hi Tatoulia πŸ™‚
"Clink!"
YES! πŸ˜€
Maintaining the clear & clean areas and also working on making new clear & clean areas.
Being able to see the tidy areas can be very motivating to keep up the GREAT progress. (((HUGS)))
Many people buried in a cluttered home used to always have their homes spotlessly clear & clean.
Then things like "LIFE" happen and they fall behind on housework.
Since they could no longer do it perfectly they froze and did nothing at all and things just got even worse.
Many hoarders are perfectionists, really.
That's why I say to do it "good enough" for now because "good enough" really is good enough.
Next "go through" it will get even better. πŸ™‚

Hi Anonymoniker πŸ™‚
At the top of this page it reads
"Together we CAN beat this!"
Knowing we are not alone in our struggles and being accountable to each other really makes a big difference.
WTG! for doing all you have to make you home a more pleasant space for you. (((hugs)))

Hi Tess πŸ™‚
WAY TO GO!!!
You are doing GREAT! πŸ˜€
So glad you tossed the old body products. They tend to go "off" after time and aren't any good any more anyways.
It's really not the gift that counts, it was the thought behind it. (((HUGS)))

Just putzing around here today.
Getting out yesterday really helped my mood.
Going to be 100 degrees today and there are clouds making it muggy.
As always, will do the usual daily stuff and also clean the kitchen.
Still not 100% so still taking it slow.
Maybe by Monday I will be up to doing a general house cleaning, but not today. πŸ™‚

TTYS πŸ˜‰

 
Anonymoniker
Posted: 14 July 2016 - 11:04 PM
 

Tatoulia, wow, you have a lot going on to keep up with! It sounds like your priorities are pretty good, tho?! Family & career are certainly more important than cleaning!
Tess, you got a LOT done today!!! Congratulations!!!
I had an awesome day! I took my own advice & cleaned up my bedroom dresser top, that i can see from my bed & it is clean, clear & beautiful! And i also found about 5 important things id thought were stolen or lost, jewelry, a map of my land AND a family video of my ex's that i thought he had, which gives me the perfect 'reason'to return once my place is much better, so i can tell him about it, as well as other things i want to say to him!
Its neat how these little areas make such a difference & make me see how it is absolutely possible to turn this place into a delightful home!
Its funny cuz being honest with myself, as much as i want my true love back, i almost think having a nice home would be even better! Of course, both would be absolute Heaven!!! ~β™‘~

 
Tatoulia
Posted: 14 July 2016 - 10:27 PM
 

WTG Tess!!!

Indoor challenge part two:

Vacuumed bedroom
Cleaned up cat's food area
Garbage out
Shredder and vacuum put away.

One tip: everytime I take my garbage out (pickup is twice a week), I do a quick scan of fridge to see what's in there that needs to go. Generally just a lot of half eaten, rejected cat food cans. This way, there's never anything old and gross in fridge.

Too tired to empty dishwasher and put away dinner dishes. Will do tomorrow.

 
Tess
Posted: 14 July 2016 - 09:46 PM
 

Posting and running again today.

-put away clean clothes and washed a new load. This is turning into a nightly routine.
-sorted through a box of stuff. Added 2 purses and around 5-6 books to my donate box.
-collected one bag of garbage
-cleaned the kitchen after dinner, picked up random things...just general picking up after myself after skipping a day of cleaning.

Feels like I did more. Going through purses and books was hard for me. I also tossed a bunch of old body products that were gifts. That was also hard, but it feels good to look at that space and see a bit less clutter.

Keep up the good work, guys! I hope to be able to catch up tomorrow. *hugs*

 
Tatoulia
Posted: 14 July 2016 - 08:15 PM
 

You are so sweet, Anony. Trust me, the accomplishments here are a group effort and thus a group success. I got rid of a lot of stuff two years ago. I had a hard time letting go but all of a sudden realized I have too much. I still have too much, but I'm grateful to being back in my cleaning and clearing mode. I'm not sure how I ended up with a filthy house with stuff everywhere. I can remember back when I had a weekly cleaning lady! weekly. Yup--what a treat that was. For me, taking care of elderly mother, mentally ill family member and other assorted shut-ins, while juggling a hectic career, just meant the house came last. My BF and I do not live together, despite a decade of being together, and our work schedules are crazy, so I let the house go to pot. I would get it acceptable in time for the holidays and have it decorated and good china and crystal, etc. but it would take its toll and i would have to stuff all the extra stuff into bedroom and closets. When I decided to clean out my 12 x 10 storage spot (over 350 a month), I found this site and got to work. I realized my hoarding, the forms it was taking, and my extreme need to let go of so much and the tension of wanting to keep everything--good memories, bad memories, value I assigned to the object, sentiment, guilt, melancholy, you name it.

Every success here by any of us is hard-fought and is absolutely because we have each other. You are doing a great job of balancing your health with your hoard and your heart. Keep up the good work. And thank you for all of your help and support.

 
Anonymoniker
Posted: 14 July 2016 - 04:17 PM
 

Wow, Tatoulia, i guess shredders have come a long way since the 90s?! I love the used kitty litter improvement idea! ha ha
I finally made some coffee & instantly felt better! Itd been upsetting my stomach. Im trying to take care of my body through this intense grieving process....its a mix of hating myself for being so lazy with getting my place fixed up, and trying to be easy on myself about what im going through. If i even have one improved area done a day, that seems to really help!
Its funny cuz in all honesty, when i read what each of you accomplishes each day, it really sounds more like this is a OCD-clean-freak forum! Im serious! πŸ˜€ πŸ˜€ πŸ˜€

 
Tatoulia
Posted: 14 July 2016 - 03:16 PM
 

Hope you are feeling better, Anony. I shred everything with my name on it, every piece of mail, and I have a good shredder that cross-cuts, so I think it's fairly secure. Then I add a layer of cat litter (used of course) so at that point, I've done it all. I think if I only had a few papers your idea would make sense. But I do everything with my name or adrdress, even if just a postcard from the realtor down the street and addressed to "occupant"!

Take good care of yourself and let me know your progress! Making space is wonderful!!!

 
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