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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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Nah no kids for me, though I do enjoy being the favourite aunty @Shaz51 I have 4 nieces and another on the way next month!

Isn't it so lovely coming home to a warm house on a cold day @Oaktree especially with a brand new air con

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nice one @Oaktree I got my NBN fixed today took the like 5mins lol 'loose wire' how 3rd World..

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More baking from the favourite aunty @Ru-bee , your nieces love to help you ❤️

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@TAB

Oh dear, I hope that loose wire didn’t actually cost you anything.

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Not sure how it works @Oaktree but, no cost.

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That's great re air-con @Oaktree . And good re NBN @TAB .

I'm getting my gutters cleaned tomorrow, it's long overdue.

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Think was overflowing somewhere, dunno @Dimity lol oh well

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Mine backed up into the eaves, got into an outside light and I suspect got into some inside plasterboard @TAB

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were signs on gutter, forgot about it @Dimity stil not worried

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@TAB @Dimity @Shaz51 @Ru-bee @Glisten @NatureLover

Guess what?

Today I went to Officeworks and bought some cards and card holders to make my own version of a cleaning game.

You will have to give me some ideas for jobs to include. I think I have 100 cards.

 

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