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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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Both groups are Tuesdays @AuntGlow , they happen to fall in alternating weeks.It works out well for me. I think I'm the only person who goes to both. They might give me confidence to try more challenging activities, or social rather than activity-based groups.

This week it was an exercise group.

Today was a big day for me, I had a visitor.

I guess I'm slowly trying to extend myself.

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@TAB nice to see you. Pity the support button isn't working.

Hmm my place has scattered stuff but mostly in stacks. So less bombsite, more junkyard.

You've probably had a lot on your plate healthwise.

7 years? It still leaves a gap. Dunno what my late mother would say, she tended to exude disapproval rather than articulating criticism or anything else that could pass as guidance or encouragement.

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the usual roster of tests, scans etc ,yet outcomes not changed @Dimity

must have been father I mentioned re 7years gone. w.e never really got along. prettysure eh thought my Life was Failure.

He was completely absent parent. As may have said , others seemed to cope, it was just me ,the exception to the Rule . Apparently.

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Commiserations @TAB from another failure. We've survived.

Sorry to hear of your tests and scans. Fingers crossed the results are manageable. I'm booked in overnight in January for another one.

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@Dimity my support button is not working so well done on joining the 2 support groups. That IS a big thing 🙂

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Proud of you @ENKELI !

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..another one , what ? @Dimity I am edging my way into december

Tomorrow's selection is:

  • ECHO test plus ECG( needs 400k round trip)
  • monday have to go back again , into actual CBD for some pre-op scans
  • then procedure on Friday next week (yes ,400ks ..again..)
  • then at least 1-2 more 400k trips before end of year

not been told whats happening after procedure re me being only the ONE person for anaesthetic rules and release fm hosp

they did not ring today (when they said they would)

just a big eff around , and its all on me , good or bad , ok all bad inthis case ba ha ha lol

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Oh @TAB that's a lot. Such a lot for you and yes as a single there's that expectation re overnight monitoring. That's why I'm relieved I persuaded them to admit me overnight after routine endoscopy. I had a bad trot 4 years ago and worse earlier this year and didn't want to impose on extended family.

Can a neighbour feed your cat? Or is there a local cattery?

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..day or 2 doesnt matter re cat @Dimity it can get inside house , plus will leave food out

yeah at regional hosp was way less fuss. they just found a room and that was it

its city ok outskirts this time, staff generally no people skills and sh!t workplace etc based on past visits

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Best of luck for tomorrow @TAB hope it all goes well including drive to & fro. If I don't catch up with you again next week I do hope the procedure goes well.

I hate living in the city in many ways but proximity to medical stuff is a boon. I hope the regional hospital can meet most of your needs.

Take care.

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