Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

So glad you're able to start reclaiming the kitchen @NatureLover . Mine is still a work in progress, but these days I'm sticking to my shopping lists and (usually) keeping up with the dishes.

Today was a good drying day, and good for gardening. I dug some resprouting blackberries and Marvel of Peru.

Onwards and upwards.

Best wishes,

Dimity

Thanks, @creative_writer ❤️ Am taking it one day at time.

How are you doing?

Thanks, @Dimity ❤️ The kitchen floor and long bench are still full of junk, but my friend's coming on Friday again to help me with them.

Well done on sticking to your shopping lists, that's not always easy.

I had to google Marvel of Peru - it's pretty.

Thanks.

Awwh, thanks @NatureLover - it's lovely to see you back on the forums and I am really pleased to read you are doing a bit better. Just one step at a time my friend, sometimes just getting a bit of washing done and brushing teeth is all we are okay to do and that is perfectly fine.

Take good care of yourself - always nice to see you 🙂

Big hugs,

FloatingFeather ❤️

Thanks for your lovely message and welcome back @FloatingFeather ❤️ 🙂

Hoping you and your friend had a productive day today @NatureLover .

Do you have a campaign plan to take you through to the inspection? Targeting particular areas and passageways might help.

My helper came for 2 hours.

Aww, you're so sweet to remember, @Dimity ! Thank you ❤️

My friend cleaned my whole front verandah, brushed down the walls, pulled out and washed down all the outdoor furniture (there's lots of it that won't fit in the house), and swept. I wouldn't have had the energy for any of that. So now I just have to worry about the inside. I managed to clear all the junk on the lounge-room and kitchen floors while she worked outside.

Today I need to clear all the junk that is piled up on the long kitchen bench. It involves a lot of disinfecting due to my germophobia. Then I will sit down this afternoon and make a strategy to tackle to actual cleaning. You're right, a campaign plan is vital.

I was really encouraged by your message, thank you 🙂

Does your helper help with the long-term stored stuff? Or are they a helper for housework?

Really good to have you back again @NatureLover , and nice to see that you are making some encouraging progress with getting your place into some semblance of order. Or at least where you can live with it in some peace and safety, I hope. Its so nice that your friend is helping you. Often its the 'getting started' that's the especially hard bit. But once the ball is rolling, it gets a little easier. I hope that's the case for you, and that you will be able to carry on the good work from here on in. With or without the help from your friend. Nice to read that you are now back at work again too - good for the soul. I hope you have a nice weekend.

Emelia

Wow @NatureLover you got through a lot. Well done.

Thanks for your question. I'm drawing on savings for a bit of weekly mentoring and support. I'm focussing on decluttering, but having the helper is also an incentive to keep on top of housework. I can't afford it longterm, it was a strategic decision. Having encouragement and transport has really helped.