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The magic of tidying

The magic of tidying

Decluttering and minimising. Taking control of house and garden, nurturing body and soul. I've read Marie Kondo and read a little on a related Swedish method and feel inspired. I've been a borderline hoarder and lived with depression for too long and want to take the initiative. Has anyone done this? Or is there anyone who'd like to try with me?

I've sorted my books and uni notes. I've decided to sell some furniture when lockdown lifts. But the other papers and STUFF in the house and the jungle outside have me beaten atm. Some mutual encouragement and support is the only thing that's going to get me through. I know I'll have to face some decisions like "will I ever use that fabric stash" or "how many books in the TBR ,pile is too many" or "where do I start in the kitchen". Boxing isn't the answer, it was a temporary reprieve.

It's going to be a contest between my commitment to getting sorted and the looming possibility of having to move and downsize for my health. Having control of my space will be a win in either the old space or a new one.

Setting goals. Celebrating achievements. Sharing life hacks. Is anyone on board?

Dimity.

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sounds like progress @Oaktree at least someone will get some use from them.

am feeding wood heater wi paper and cardboard today , yes , not PC, but still greener then sending to to china to do something with it lol with all fuel, transport, handling..

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Well done @Former-Member and @Oaktree !

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Wow that's amazing @Oaktree. I thought I may toss out clothes that just sit in my wardrobe and I don't wear. Will do that today. I have to get around to putting books away too. Gingerbread house for Xmas sounds delightful. I did clear some cobwebs with feather duster yesterday, plus kitchen floor needs washing. Its a cooler rainy day so stuff will get done today!

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@Former-Member @Dimity @NatureLover @TAB @Shaz51

Hi guys,

I tidied up a bit yesterday. I cleaned of the bench and table and cleaned them both with soap. I also threw a few things in the recycling. Feeling good. Might try and sweep and mop in the kitchen, dining room, activity and living room today. Currently at art group.

Meggle

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I'm just doing my health audios now @Oaktree and having a bit of a break. Will clean laundry this afternoon and put through some towels in the wash to put on the line for tomorrow. Had to buy a new USB cable for my ipod. The ipod is factory refurbished - bought it years ago (don't like e-waste). Luckily got a cable that matched my ipod off ebay as the other cable was worn. So will get lots of use out of my old ipod still. Its an older generation but great for downloading audios off the internet still. I'll be doing the laundry while you are mopping the floors this afternoon. But for now a cup of gynostemma tea 🙂

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Oh, @Oaktree can I please have you over to my house to do mine next please lol. Gosh I need to do all of those things you talked about!

And gingerbread, gosh I LOVE gingerbread!

I would love to see your finished house. I haven't made one for years.

x

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@TAB @NatureLover @Oaktree @Former-Member I just took a bootload of stuff to the opshop. The taxi wasn't cheap but it's for a good cause... and I guess it got me out of the house. Now for some chores.

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Maybe try an uber or ask if they can pick up? @Dimity

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Thats good @Dimity I donated clothes that didn't fit me anymore and they were collected sometime today. It will be nice for you to be free of any excess things. But yes taxis aren't cheap. I don't drive. I had to catch a taxi for a 30 minute ride recently and it was $50 each way. I spend half an hour in the laundry today and its almost in order. That will be enough housework for today. Pleased with the tidying up

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@Former-Member @TAB @Dimity @hanami @NatureLover

Ok so I ran out of time today because I had an appointment mid afternoon so sweeping and mopping didn’t happen. Have a hospital Christmas party tomorrow so I will try and get it done on Thursday. I want to get an appraisal done on our house but there is so much cleaning and tidying up to do before I can even think about that. Also might have to throw grass seed around the yard and actually apply water. The grass has pretty much died because we stopped watering it years ago because of water restrictions in our state. The 3x1 across the road just sold for 540k! We won’t get that for ours as it will be a renovators delight. Come in as is condition.

Meggle

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