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Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Friday, January 14, 2005 - 5:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Have a really good trip home. May all your connections go smoothly and may they all be on time and I hope the food tastes good, too!

Catch you on this side of the Atlantic soon!

Dipo
Member

04-23-2002

Friday, January 14, 2005 - 6:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I have finally finished my Christmas card project. It consisted of a master address list (for my control journal as well) and getting all the received cards logged in and then getting rid of them. Someone at work wants them for arts/crafts projects. I had some cards for a couple of years, so they all went.

Next up, go through my desk and get rid of all documents/bills not needed for my taxes!!!!

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Friday, January 14, 2005 - 6:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
That sounds like an excellent project, Dipo. Wish that someone here was requesting my old cards...I hate to get rid of them because they really are lovely.

My grandmother saved all of her Christmas cards and we have put them in photo albums for her. It's really interesting to see the different graphics through the years. But, I do not want to do that...enough is enough. I have passed on Christmas cards to teachers and schools in the past because so many teachers used to use old Christmas cards for crafts. Sadly, that is becoming something that no longer is done with all the political correctness of the day.

I really need to go through paperwork again. I hate paperwork. Just when a gal has it all under control, she has to do it all over again!

Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Sunday, January 16, 2005 - 12:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Vee: I'll take them.

I can use them for tags and cut outs in ABs. If you'd rather donate them to someone for fund raisers, you can donate them to St. Jude's Ranch for Children. I don't particularly like them, since they have turned down so many people I know who have applied for help saying that the children were beyond their help (they weren't, but ...)

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Monday, January 17, 2005 - 8:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Okay, Lk, I'm putting that on my tickler file for November. When I dig out the boxes of stuff then, I'll remind you and we'll see what you say in the fall. LOL!

Promised that I would get back with how it went walking the FlyLady way. We, sis and I, set the timer in the kitchen (cheating?) and struck out down the street walking briskly...very...danged cold out! Seven minutes later, we were away down by the retirement home...just trust me...we turned and reset the timer. I was so cold that I was ready to start jogging. Anyway, along came a guy with his girlfriend asking for directions to the elk farm ( yes, we have an elk farm not far from town... I'll tell you about that someday, too.) This slowed us down considerably and we didn't stop the clock. To make a long story a bit shorter, we made it back to my next-door neighbor's driveway before the timer went off. This just goes to show that in the single digits with a windchill below zero, one can move pretty fast even on a return trip!

Today, I don't have to exercise, I'm going shopping at Wal*Mart.

Hope both Lk and Lum are feeling better today!

Happy flying all!


Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Monday, January 17, 2005 - 10:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Shopping at Wal-Mart can be exercise in and of itself. Do try to keep up a brisk pace as you're whipping through the aisles--you'll save money that way too!

Today I am tackling baskets in the art area, and packing up one of the CDs that sold as a BuyItNow. It won't be processed until tomorrow, but I can still have it ready to go.

Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Monday, January 17, 2005 - 9:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
In watching Starting Over, I pondered, and asked over there: is cleaning feminine?

I admit that I actually call it home-keeping. I am keeping a home--not a house--with and for the love of my family, be the member four-legged or two.

It is also, IMNSHO, a VERY feminine activity. Women are, traditionally, the keeper of home and hearth; the ones who maintain the sanctity and security of the four walls and ceiling. How can that be anything but feminine?

In truth and honesty, I feel my MOST feminine and whole when I am wearing my tiara and cleaning out of love of and for my family.

Then again...maybe I am weird.

When I folded laundry today, I folded it with love, noting what needed mending, and taking care of it then, putting out fresh towels, and just showing my DH how much I love him. (After all, as FL says: Nothing says I love you like clean underwear in a drawer.)

I feel more and more confident in my clutter clearing. I know I can do it in my mind--it is only my body that causes problems, but I have decided that I WILL get things handled by the end of the month.

BTW, In addition to this being National Get Organized Month, it is also:
International Life Balance Month
International Quality of Life Month
National Clean Up Your Computer Month
National Reaching Your Potential Month (I LOVE this one!)

The week of the 23-29 is National Creative Frugality Week and the 24-28th is National Take Back Your Time Week. Think of the gifts we could give ourselves.

On the 25th is A Room of One's Own Day. That day is a day on which I will be celebrating. There are Many more on my list and I have planning to do for the upcoming year, but I see my Notebook incorporating some VERY important holidays. (I confess tho, that I am terrified by National Answer Your Cats' Questions Day on the 22nd; I am afraid of what they will ask.)

Today I scaled Mt. Laundry: washed, dried, folded/hung, and put away 4 very full load of clothes. I scrubbed the washer itself and got all of the grunge out from under the lid. I am very happy: I have learned a lot about myself today, and, while I didn't accomplish a lot, what I did accomplish, I did very well.

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 10:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yay, winter, helping Vee to 15 energetic walking minutes!!!
Lots of good specials at Wally World today that you can count your spree as exercise, or just browsing?

Lk, cleaning may traditionally be a feminine activity, but you should see dh go at something he considers worthy of his cleaning attention. Me, I slap it upside the head with a wet cloth or the shower head, he gets it ready for surgery.
Now nest building, I agree, is more of a female tendency - decorating, making living space cozy etc.
Glad you are seeing light at the end of the tunnel clutter-wise, and that you can appreciate what you *do* accomplish. That gives us momentum to keep going, doesn't it? Just remember - 15 minutes at a time.

If it's computer clean-up month, maybe we should get cracking on the computer flings again? Vee, have you made a list yet of the stuff you needed to dump when you switched to your new toy?

Other than that I am game for the National Hot Tea Month, Rid the World of Fad Diets and Gimmicks Day (in my life anyway), and with Drah's help Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 11:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This is all I have to offer today, gals!
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Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 12:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Seamonkey found me a smiley clipart!!!! Check it out: myicon

I still have a ton of crap to clean out of my computer. Maybe I can deal with that on a project status. Of course, some of it goes into my Household Notebook, some of it in MasterCook, and some of it just gets trashed. I also need to sort, organize, and catalog my graphics. SO, the computer is a project on/of its own.

The project for now, tho, will continue to be the Art Area. I signed up for a Art Technique Swap--on the grounds that I will actually be able to LOCATE my supplies.

Anyway, this isn't getting the work done. I'll check in later.
myicon

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 6:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am resolved to getting more accomplished than I have lately and I am going to use my handy-dandy timer to do it! I am! Just watch me!!

I will get back to you about how long it takes to fly this house because it has gotten a bit out of control in the past few days. Too much computer time and too much reading time are bad combinations, albeit fun ones.

Happy flying everybody!

Puppylov3
Member

01-26-2004

Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 6:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LK told me to come here and here I am.

Oh - and I relate very well to the Katrinda/Denise stuff. Right now I'm a Denise. I used to be a Katrinda- when I was a kid. My mother once asked me whatever happened to the girl in the 7th grade with the immaculate bedroom. I think she's buried inside me amidst a ton of clutter. Y'all can help me find her - right. I kinda liked that 7th grader.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 6:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh, I can hardly wait until Lk checks in; she'll be so happy to have a new one to work with!

Yup, this is the thread for help and encouragement. I'm starting by shining my sink and that's where we all begin. Happy shining!



Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 8:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
sink sink1
Getting there!


Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 9:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi, PuppyLuv!

Most of us here follow FlyLady to get our homes in shape. Vee inadvertently gave you an image of the very first assignment: Clean Your Sink.

Not only clearing it of dishes, but polishing it and making it shine. She also believes in working in 15 minute segments. The key reason why FlyLady works, tho, is that after the first 2 weeks of doing things "her way," you can then modify it to fit you. More importantly, we are all here to support you!

How can we best help you right now?

Vee: Perfectly AWESOME job!!!!
myicon

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 9:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Puppy, we'll help you dig that 7th grader out of the clutter 15 mins at a time, don't worry.
If you don't have a plan of attack yet, you may want to pop over to Flylday's website and read a little about how to get started. We have been at it for a while, so don't be shy to come and ask questions.

ETA LOL, perfect example for a reason to refresh a page before posting. Lk took the words right off my keyboard.

Wow, Vee, what a good start to your day, well done!!!

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 9:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm on my rest break. Another one! I am getting through the day on 15 minute spurts. I am using my break to drink water and check in here.

Gee, I didn't know that I "inadvertently" did something. I thought that I was conscious the whole time! LOL!

Off to declutter the front room...kitchen, dining room, bathroom are all declutterfied. Catch you later!

Puppylov3
Member

01-26-2004

Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 10:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
keeping me motivated and moving is the biggest help right now.

I'll have to check flylady out later today.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 12:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Another break... I am now dressed, which I was loathe to confess that I wasn't awhile ago. Geeeeshhh, and no one ever had to know!

The last thing I have to do is give my bedroom a quick dusting and vacuuming so that I can bring the vacuum downstairs and do the rest of the house. I was going to wash the kitchen floor, but it's snowing and that would just be a waste. Maybe tomorrow.

Anyone working on cleaning out drawers as Kelly suggested earlier this week? I have three very cluttered ones that I may get to before the end of the day.

What are you up to, Lum? You've been quiet lately so I wonder about your back. What projects are you doing Laurie? Oh, I wanted to tell you that I really liked your essay on keeping a home. (I am worried about Candy's cleaning so much, though.)

You'll love FlyLady, Puppy. She is so down to earth and offers excellent advice that can be applied to life and not just house/homekeeping.

Off to take a Tylenol arthritis and get back to work...medicating in advance.

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 1:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You are sounding very ambitious today, Vee.
No special projects for me at the moment. Have been plugging along like you, 15 mins at a time. Flitted about the bedrooms ("refreshing" drawers and closets) a little too much yesterday and completely forgot about the fridge boggie. So I guess I'll tackle that this afternoon.
Got back from curving and then cooked dinner, now I am a little winded. When does the phase of gaining energy through exercising kick in?

Who is Candy and what is she cleaning so much?


Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 2:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Do you not watch Starting Over, Lum? Candy is the newest houseguest. She is the mother of eight children and she is a correctional control officer. She is concerned about not being feminine enough, but she seems perfectly feminine to me. She loves to clean. Some of us think that she is using cleaning as a way to avoid dealing with other more pressing issues in her life.

I still haven't finished the vacuuming, but I am giving the back a break. I decided to do the lift the furniture out from the wall stuff.

I should think that you would be seeing results from your exercising already. What does your coach say? (Speaking of exercise, I should go for a quick walk, but at zero degrees and even colder windchills, I think I'll stay put.

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 2:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Nope, can't say that I do, tried once or twice but couldn't get into it. During the daytime I mainly watch the BBC/news channels, if any TV at all.
Don't overdo it with that furniture moving business. You don't want to end up running to the chiropractor like me, trust me.
What coach? Guess I am just a slow learner, or my body is in severe shock.LOL
Yeah, I figured I'd use the weather as an excuse, too. That's why I signed up at Curves.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 4:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
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Oh, see what I don't know about Curves! I thought you got a trainer or a coach there. I didn't think that you got a personal one, just one who is available for everybody...no?

I think that you might enjoy SO.Think of all the conversations we could have about that! LOL

I am done, done, done for today...no more! All of this, every last bit, could have been avoided by my taking care of hotspots. So I will be especially on guard this evening and tomorrow.

Enjoy your afternoons, evenings, whatever is happening in your world.

Reader234
Member

08-13-2000

Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 4:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Vee, love the kitchen pictures!! Good for you!!

Thanks for sharing, and I also feel like I'm getting a lot out of Starting Over, from both Candy and Denise (and yes Denise is so getting on my nerves - dh told me I think last summer... that I was way too sarcastic, and that hurt my feelings, but I tried to keep my mouth shut. Now I listen to Denise, and pray I wasnt that bad!! lol, today dh watched SO with me, and I said something about her sarcasm, and he said she was over the top... whew, I wasnt that bad, but bad enough I made some immediate changes!)

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 4:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh, yep, there are a couple of ladies there who keep an eye out for us, and who are available for questions, but generally I don't have breath for chit-chat while working out, and it seems whenever I want to talk to them before or after, they are busy with someone else. The New Year has brought in so many new members who need to be initiated into the ins and outs of the Curves torture chamber.LOL

P.S. still haven't risen from the chair. By now I am probably stiff as a board. Hunger however just may lift me out of here.