Dianne, you are so insightful and warm hearted, yes sounds like Steven is opening his heart a little, so wonderful. Tillie, so happy for you.
I went to a friends house out in the country yesterday, we had fun, she is the one that I asked for help and she said no, and I was upset, then she gave me the cold shoulder for over a month, and yesterday was like the good old days. We talked about doing some craft projects this winter. We both have felted wool that we are ready to start on.
Feels so goood to clear the air on that friendship.
Well, looking around I see some clothes on the back of the recliner an a pile of papers on end table, now that clinics are over, will be good to get back to keeping things neater, and get rid of more stuff.
And Dianne you are right, I had not noticed the peace I feel when I look at that photo, but that is exactly what I feel and a sense of wonder that nature is so breathtaking. Dianne and Tillie, hope you are enjoying the day. I am in slow motion, and am about to get moving.

Diane, you're so right about having things around you that give you pleasure. I can just imagine how beautiful the rock formation picture looks and the sense of peace it gives you when you look at it.

You've waited a long time for this and are well deserving! I am so happy that he is being so much nicer to you!!

Diane, have a wonderful fun time today!
You earned it. (((hugs)))

We also have those old 1960s single pane windows.
I use the clear plastic window kits every winter.

Just learned about a new trick that I want to try on some windows.
Bubble wrap.
Get the 1 to 2 inch bubble type, not the tiny bubbles.
Moisten the window and stick the bubble wrap to it.
Gives you a lot more insulation R factors and you can remove it and stick it back up again and it lets the light in.
Planning to try this on HIS bedroom windows and the bathroom window just as soon as I get the bubble wrap.

I think my hoarder has made some sort of break through with his hoarding thinking.
Went to the thrift shop Thursday.
He saw 2 turn tables. He has a massive collection of vinyl LP albums.
He said they were really very good turn tables and in perfect working condition and a very good price tag.
I asked "do you need them?"
He said "no, I counted and already have 12 at home. "
I asked him "are the ones you have just a good as these?"
He said "yes, I don't need to buy these. Somebody else will be very happy to get them."
Normally he would have grabbed them both up in a second.
His attitude is also so much better since the tree was cut down.
Peer pressure from having the tree guy here and the neighbors and other people coming by.
Normally he is very nasty & negative about things like this but he has been extremely pleasant and actually getting out there to start cleaning up the mess the tree made.
All these years I had been telling him the tree was diseased and damaged and dangerous and he was telling me how wrong and mean I was.
With the tree cut up you can see exactly all the diseased and rotting away at the core of the branches and half way through the trunk it really was.
So wonderful having other people come here and agree with me. Validation.

Having that tree down allows so much more light into the house. And now all the dust, pollen, leaves, seed pods, bugs, wasp nests, allergens and old bird nests are gone and no longer bugging my allergies and making me always have to sweep the front porch & walkway.

In the winter months the sunlight will warm the house and I have insulated drapes to block it out in the summertime. 😀

Great plan Dianne. So easy to focus on whats wrong, which seems to be more familiar, good you are going to focus on positive and bring yourself more joy. I am going to join you on that journey today!!!! Started the day thinking I need to fix some plumbing problems, then read what you wrote. Last night finished my last clinic, got home at 7pm and today I am going to just have fun outside, last warm day and it is sunny and beautiful. I forget it is ok to just have fun, and today is the day for fun.
Yesterday I washed some windows inside and out and will go to habitat restore today and see if I can find old storm windows for them, I measured them this morning, old ones broke years ago. I have window plastic I can use if can't find glass that fits. Windows in here are from 1967, so very thin single pain, one is cracked, really would like to replace the whole thing, just not now. Just insulate for the winter is good enough. I hung a beautiful photo of rock formation on a wall that is so wonderful, it was in big bedroom on floor, looks so much better than what I had on the wall, can see it from where I use computer, makes me feel good to have things I enjoy and am proud of.
I love this site and how it has changed my life. Thanks to all that have passed through here, even those that have had huge relapses, helps me to see the severity of this problem and that it will take time to really change behaviors, and to catch myself as soon as I relapse and get back on track, we deserve a better life.

Good morning! 😀

Hi Dianne 🙂
Thank you! 😀
I am so very sorry that you are having all these problems with the washer. 🙁
Keeping my fingers crossed that it all gets fixed and stays fixed for you.
Isn't the early morning a special magical time to experience. Especially in the wintertime. 😉
Wonderful that you are turning your focus to the things you can change!
I always try to maximize the positive to minimize the negative.

Hi Diane 🙂
YIPPEE!!! that you had fun!!! 😀
Next time you get asked out you shouldn't be so nervous, got your feet wet, so to say.
Wonderful isn't it, not having a totally cluttered home always hanging over your head.
Decluttering, cleaning and getting home repairs tended to really does give us so much freedom to get out there and enjoy life to the fullest. (((hugs))).

Had our second frost last night. I've been able to get into a better sleeping pattern so I wake up early enough to see how pretty it is.

Today will be maintaining all cleaned areas. I'm going to keep my focus on what I can make changes with instead of the things that are frustrating.

Thanks Dianne and Tillie Hung over from joy, that is great. You turned heads, good for you. Dinner went well, fun, I was a bit too talkative, but all went well. No connection for several reasons. I am ok with the whole thing.
Work was really fun today, last clinic of the season. We all felt it was a bitter sweet day we will miss working together, and are happy we will be free to do whatever we like.
Tomorrow will be another sunny day, was tough working indoors when so nice outside, an will be so much cooler next week when not working---darn it. I am just happy this year was so much more fun than previous years.
I am looking forward to focusing on finishing areas of clutter after this weekend. Hopefully I will get out an go to a river or lake and forget cleaning tomorrow.
Great hearing what is going on in your lives.

No washer for at least 3 more weeks. The repair guy says valves are gunked up with lime from the well. He was very nice but he said the company is not going to keep sending him different parts covered under warranty for that kind of problem.

This has been going on for 6 months already. I'm so discouraged.

Tillie, you sound so joyous, what wonderful things have been happening for you!! Getting the tree down was a huge burden lifted, getting your fridge cleaned out, wash done, guys flirting with you in front of the husband, haha, he should be jealous and grateful he has you! I am SOO happy for you, you deserve all this goodness!!

Have a great day everybody!

Good morning 🙂

Feeling a bit hung over from just being happy, relaxing and enjoying everything. ;D

Hi Karl 🙂
Very happy you are getting a check for the work you did. 😀

Hi Diane 🙂
"HAPPY DANCE " 😀
How did it go????
Did you remember to just have fun!???
WAY TO GO! for getting things accomplished and keeping up with the daily maintenance! 😀

Hi Roxie 🙂
What wonderful memories you have now! 😉
Happy you slept so long and are now back to getting on schedule.
WTG! 😀

Hi Ali 😀

Not much on my mental list of To-Dos for today.
Mainly just going to continue resting and playing. 😀
Been watching some videos on the interwebs this morning and generally surfing.
Another beautiful day here. Must make sure to spend lots of time soaking up the fresh air outside.
Soon it will be too cold to spend much time outside.

Yesterday did some shopping and visiting with lots of people.
Two different men, strangers to me, flirted with me. Complimented my attire.
Boosted my ego & made Mr. Hoarder jealous. HaHa

Friday, everybody try to find some fun in it. 😉

Welcome Home Roxie. So glad you had a good visit.

Hi, honey, I'm home! The trip was grueling but well worth it. Got to hang around with friends from decades ago a lot at the reunion. I felt very sad to say goodbye because with health issues and age who knows if I'll see them again?

Hugs to all

to clarify on last post:
last week to fill the huge garbage can, switched out tomorrow
go out and paint some boards or a ceiling, not paint the town

Tillie, so happy to hear how good you are feeling, you have really put in the work to feel so good!!!
This morning I did dishes, vacuumed, straightened up, spoke to boss on phone, changed back to smaller garbage can, called to get city bill in paper form, too hard to download statement and newsletter. A beautiful day here too, and I get to stay home until 5:45 today, so happy to have all day to fill the last week.
Tillie, remember I asked you for support with a personal issue, phone call. Well took a month but tonight I am going to dinner with person I spoke to you about. Yes, I am a nervous wreck, first dinner outing in a few years I think. Think I will go out and paint something, my stress relief.

I had yet another all-nighter for no particularly good reason, took out trash, crashed early, up early. Hoping to (finally) talk to someone today about landlord-tenant issues, though I'm not very hopeful about my options.

Employer acknowledged my invoice and is sending a check, and says we can talk about more work, but they'll expect me to be more responsive in the future. That's better than the "Go away, loser" response I was half-expecting.

Good morning everybody 🙂

Another beautiful Autumn day here in northern Nevada. Will be in the 70s again today.
But change is in the forecast for next week.

I have a great feeling of accomplishment for all I got done this week. 😀

My plans are to kick back and enjoy the rest of this week.

Mr Hoarder has today through Sunday off from work.
Today is his furlough day, tomorrow is the official state holiday for Nevada.
October 31st. is the anniversary of when Nevada became a state.
So, he has plenty of free time to do stuff around here. lol

Of course I will take care of the cat's needs, tidy up as needed here and not neglect any messes.

Have a GREAT day whatever you need to accomplish.

(((hugs)))

Thanks Ali 😀

Ding Dong Tillie's Tree is Gone.
Hip, Hip, Hooray!

I felt good vibrations this afternoon. Must have been Tillie's Happy Dance with foot stomping & hands high in the air.

Thanks Karl 🙂

Hi Diane 🙂
Sorry to hear about that. 🙁

I have a big mess of firewood in my yard. 😀
"HE" is out there now starting the clean up.
Scooter loved sitting on the window sill watching the tree guys cut down the tree.
Soon as they left, all the cats were out there checking things out.

Cory's other chat test site for us

On the log in it asks for a name and also a password.
Ignore the password and just type in your name and enter.

Got the fridge all clean & shiney and did 5 loads of laundry.
I am tired and need a shower. It was a GREAT day! 😀

Tillie I am so excited about your tree and your happiness today.
Right when I was celebrating how well work is going, I lost the money bag. Yesterday spent hours looking through house, garage and car, did not find. I really think I left car unlocked and it was lifted. I feel responsible and will replace the money, have made peace with it, at first I was ticked at losing it, felt guilty I am not more organized. It is done and need to move on. Good thing, made me organize some areas of house and car that became messy, just be happy about that.
Another beautiful day here, too bad have to work, good I will work and make up for money I lost!!! This morning will do dishes, did laundry yesterday, bring firewood in this morning.

Nice article. I need to internalize more of that -- I'm still clinging to several of those myths.

Good morning everybody! 😀

Wednesday.
Today's the big day!
I was wide awake at 4:00am so I decided to just get up.
Going to be another lovely day here in northern Nevada. Temps in the 70s.

I am sooooo looking forward to watching the men cut down that tree! 😀

Also planning to do some laundry.
Will be taking everything out of the fridge and washing the whole thing, including the freezer compartment.

Wishing everybody a HAPPY DANCE kind of day. 😀

article about 8 myths about decluttering

Good morning 🙂

Karl, good luck saving all your emails. 🙂

Another lovely day here. Going to be in the 70s again. 😀
My To-Dos for today...
Yesterday I sprayed the oven with oven cleaner so today I will wipe that all out.
Have the stove rings soaking.
Will lift up the stove top and wipe under there too.
Also planning to clean the range hood.
Took the oven racks and broiler pan outside yesterday and sprayed them with oven cleaner & will get those all shiney today too.

I don't cook a lot of meat and very rarely fry anything so this isn't a very dirty job but it does need to be done at least every year to keep it from becoming a hard dirty job.

Also need to water some stuff out in the yard.
I don't water after it gets cold and stays cold every day but with this nice warm Autumn weather I will keep watering once a week.

Tomorrow the tree is scheduled to come down! 😀

I am so excited!

Hope all your plans go smoothly today. 😉

I've sent the invoice to my employer, and asked whether they still want me to work. I hope the answer is yes, but it wouldn't surprise me if they've decided I'm not reliable.

I just learned that my email provider is shutting down at the end of this month. I hope they provide a way to do a bulk download of the messages I was saving.

Plan for Tuesday: cash in some bottles/cans at the recycling center; also, contact Sentinel and see if they have any useful info for me.

Hi Dianne 🙂

WAY TO GO! on getting things done! 😀

It takes a while to get used to the changes and the newly opened up spaces.
Your usual routines get all changed, items are not where they used to always be.

On important things that I need to remember I write notes to myself and line them up on the counter or coffee table where they will be seen all the time.
After I have taken care of whatever needed doing I love tearing up the note and tossing it. 😀

(((hugs))) Diane. 🙂

Doing a HAPPY DANCE here too. 😀

Tillie, you do sound cheery today! 🙂

Laura and I are working on getting the halls and staircases really clean today. I'm getting used to the open spaces now. It's not so disturbing (not sure why it was disturbing anyway) and it's nice to be able to pee at night without negotiating a maze of junk to get to the bathroom.

good morning all, I already did the dishes that I didn't finish last night
Morning Tillie, good reading your post, sounds like you are feeling good today, so am I
Woke up too early but so excited about the sunshine, feel good
Thanks Tillie for the chat last night, especially the extra help with Molly and my denial. You are so comforting
I am going out and spend some time outside before going to work, happy I don't have any early morning work days this week
It is still 31 out, so a bit chilly, the sun on the colored leaves is so beautiful this morning
Just remembered I am supposed to have fun today, ok, saying goodbye now and will get up and do a
"happy dance"in honor of tillie, good no one can see me in here
!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a great day everyone