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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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I smiled at Bonnie @Chantarelle. Perhaps remind her she has a nice fur coat.

Well done on tidying, walk, gym

@TAB . Hope the niggles wear off. I hear you re meds and bmi. Same here. I'm 13% less than my heaviest but need to lose the same again. GP said to see allied health people but didn't follow through with the referrals.

I'll have to trawl through papers today to start some overdue admin stuff. Yikes.

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Thanks @Dimity did a bit more clearing, newspapers etc.

got a list for this afternoon, just not worked out order yet \

  • split wood
  • nap
  • coffee
  • check specials at supermarket for monday when in town again
  • try and find something on tv
  • follow AFL game think startslike 7pm tho
  • ok shower last

ok naptime lol

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Yes @TAB footy starts around 7. I’ll watch the start and see how I feel. Will have cuppa later. Watching footy atm. Did lots of Spanish this morning.

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Sounds good @GezzaP see how you go hey

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Content/trigger warning
See what game is like and whether I’m tired. @TAB

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what, Port ? guessing thats on @GezzaP

got washing on, split wood.

shower time.

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ok the Plan was:

got a list for this afternoon, just not worked out order yet \

  • split wood ✔️
  • nap
  • coffee
  • check specials at supermarket for monday when in town again
  • try and find something on tv
  • follow AFL game think startslike 7pm tho
  • ok shower last ✔️
  • did washing and hung it out.
  • checked containers in fridge, merged some, threw others' contents

nap time ... @Dimity @GezzaP @Chantarelle @Meowmy

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@TAB well done tabby. Enjoy nap

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..thanx @Meowmy 😀

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Yes Port tonight @TAB . I’ll watch first half at least and then depends if it’s close. Enjoy your shower. I’ll shower tomorrow morning because want to go to shop to pick up a couple of things.

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