Not quite a horder - decluttering

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited September 2017

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  • Kaara
    Kaara Member Posts: 3,647
    edited November 2011

    I feel so much better today after app't with BS yesterday.  We were very impressed with his knowledge and demeanor.  I am meeting with the entire team next Wednesday to go over my treatment plan and then schedule surgery.  Their program is modeled after the one at Mass General in Boston.  I feel so confident that I'm not going to get a second opinion.

    Ready to tackle Thanksgiving head on today...did my shopping yesterday, so today I'm starting my side dishes..green bean casserole and corn pudding.  If I do a little each day, it doesn't become overwhelming for me.  Will get my main table set as well.  Looking forward to it!

    patoo:  good for you!  I always feel so good when I do a major project and see the results! 

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited November 2011

    Linda: im jealous!!!i don't have any gf's interested in helping.. but i am hoping i can nag my DH Mur and 2nd Jay to help me with xmas stuff over thanksgiving, after the meal..

       Can't "do" black friday, like i used to.. the hypothyroid is kicking my butt!!but i am DETERMINED  to get de cluttered. it'll make use of the little energy i DO have, if things have a place, and everything is in its place!!!

       today, we're getting a new shredder, and a cabinet for all the oix i have to scan.. thren They'll have a place, too!!!

        i can't cook, thanks to my brain fog.. burn everything! so .  Mur does the turkey, slow cooking it overnite. its better than i EVER di.. my son can time what I put together, so thanksgiving will be a joint effort.. but, at least in theory, should work...

       I feel bad at the holidays, I can't really keep anyone elses time scheduale, and they're not willing to adjust to mine... so, it gets lonely.. thank goodness, my DH and I 've a system from when i did bc tx., and it still works...Happy Turkey day preping girls!!!!......3jays

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  • samsue
    samsue Member Posts: 757
    edited November 2011

    Patoo, woohoo... lots of work done! I actually need motivation to do the work that I've planned over the long holiday. The office is closed on Friday... yeah.... Trying to decide if I want to work inside or out. HUM. Should get the decorations down and something outside for that. And the tree, I forgot I've got a Xmas tree to decorate too.

    Think I'll make a list.... I just want to cram all the work I can into those four days and still not be exhausted by Monday.  

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  • Linda-n3
    Linda-n3 Member Posts: 2,439
    edited November 2011

    Samsue, LOL! If you can actually get that much done and NOT be exhausted after 4 days, you are one tough woman!!!!

    Patoo, you are making me feel a little guilty here.... I have not tackled a major project for a while, and I need to.  You may have been the impetus I needed to get started on the next major area (but not sure which one is first priority). 

    Hopiing you all spend Thanksgiving with loved ones.  I give special thanks for my friends here.

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
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  • samsue
    samsue Member Posts: 757
    edited November 2011

    Teka, snow! It reminds me of "over the river and thru the woods to grandmothers house we go" Lalala.... I'm sitting with the french doors open and can hear the neighbors playing some game outside. It's really a beautiful day here and I get to enjoy my house. Working 8-5 doesn't really give you time to enjoy what you have.... and it's now dark when I get home so no outside time.

    Wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving. I am truly thankful for all of you!

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
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  • samsue
    samsue Member Posts: 757
    edited November 2011

    Hope this helps Teka

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  • Teka
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2011

    Company is gone; what a mess so had to clean up that 'clutter'.  But at least lots is gone.  Need to finish the odds and ends in the den and then tackle the garage.  But the light at the end is getting brighter - YAY.

    Then samsue can bring that beauty in so I can go relax under the sails and be rocked to sleep.

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    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited November 2011
    got my small tree top up today, and two bags to Goodwill with christmas dtuff.. i'll die, or get this messs straight.. have 3 BOXES of pictures to go thru and scan.. some wikk be given as xmas gifts in nice frames.. so, im at least, enjoying that part!... beach days gone for a week or so here.. we're going to low 50's next week, which is very cold here...3jays
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  • fairweather9
    fairweather9 Member Posts: 76
    edited November 2011

    Well its taken me about a week but I finally got through this thread, and love it.  It has inspired me and my partner to start decluttering the apartment.  Its not like hoarders or anything but we live in a NYC apt with very small closets.  So if we don't keep on top of things the piles start to spring out of nowhere.

    We decided to start with the home office and have been using the 15 min method, its working very nicely.  We gave away two boxes of books, trashed two turntables that had not been used in 15 or so years and are starting on cleaning out the files and papers.

    We are just getting started but it feels wonderful to free up space and it helps get my mind off waiting on progress reports and test results.  I'm have been given a free hand at cleaning out the hall closet!!! a dream come true, I'll start that once the office is in order.

    We have 3 to 6 months before I have my surgery so our goal is to get the place in order before that so my recovery will be in a peaceful stress free environment.  

    Thank you all for the wonderful ideas and hopefully this post will keep me honest and moving forward.

    Marlene

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  • samsue
    samsue Member Posts: 757
    edited November 2011

    Welcome Fairweather. It does help when we get some of the "stuff" out of the house and it's more organized... kinda lifts the spirit somehow.

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
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  • Gingerbrew
    Gingerbrew Member Posts: 2,859
    edited November 2011

    Fairweather, welcome. Teka I am also a big fan of Big Bang Theory!  

    I didn't even know there was an American Idol thread. I will look for it this next season for sure. 

    Night 

    Ginger

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  • fairweather9
    fairweather9 Member Posts: 76
    edited November 2011

    Teka,

    I took a quick look for the American Idol thread but did not find it, have to admit I probably one of the 5 people in America that does not watch that show lol. However I am happy to report that I went into the closet, so to speak, and got rid of a bag full of old pillow cases, tiny dance of joy!!

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  • samsue
    samsue Member Posts: 757
    edited November 2011

    Remember the jumpy thing ~ I got for my GS while he was visiting.... well I finally got it taken apart and stored in the attic.... check about 7 pages back where it was on the top of my list of things to do! Yeah, it's done.... put away.... finally! (yesterday LOL)

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
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  • samsue
    samsue Member Posts: 757
    edited November 2011

    Teka, yep, whatever those things are called.... just remember it kept him in one place while I could fix dinner!

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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited November 2011

    i know, here, thyr'e called "johnny jump ups.." had them for all three jays, and both of my grands..

       so, now, i've pW

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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited November 2011

    sorry, i hit the wrong key, and poof, it was gone...

     here, they're called "johnny jump ups" i used them for my 3 jays, now my grands. i have one in the attic at my sons, he says he wants one more baby.. i think two, a boy and a girl, is perfect in this economy; but if he can take care of them, im ok with one more!!!!!!

       Ive painted myself into a corner, ladies... 15 boxes of christmas stuff is sitting in my (once for a few days) clean living room...

       this wkend we're suppossed to sort it, and take rest to sally ann... im hoping for 50% wanna bet how much Mur is willing to donate? hahaha.3jays

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  • Kaara
    Kaara Member Posts: 3,647
    edited November 2011

    I forgot to have my DS take the decorations out of the attic while he was here for Thanksgiving, so now I have to wait until this weekend for him to come back as he doesn't have time during the week.  The last thing I need is either one of us getting up on the ladder and falling!

    I finally got my app't with my PCP at Cleveland Clinic for my pre op before surgery.  That was more difficult than scheduling the surgery for my bc!  I had to turn into a real bitch and play the big "C" card to get any action because I was getting the runaround about no app'ts available.  This was precisely why I didn't go there for my diagnosis!  I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.  It isn't the first time I've had problems and this was the last straw.  I'm getting a new PCP.

    Sorry for my rant...thanks for listening.  Have a wonderful day everyone!  

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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited November 2011
    aaarrrggghhh!why did i think bringing everything out was a GOOD idea? my DH hasn't had time, but came in with 2 more boxes for the liv tm tonight... this weekend, HED BETTTER find time......some holiday cheer from here,huh?.....3jays
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  • Teka
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2011

    Kaara, rant on.  I also have no problems jumping ship when it comes to doctors.  Find a good one, great, but other than that they are disposable as they all go to med school, graduate and pass their boards.  Yes, some may be a tad better than others but, and this is JMHO, they for the most part are probably equal in ability (yes, taking into consideration experience).  You have to feel totally comfortable and stressing out is not good.

    This weekend will pull out the Christmas decorations, many of which have not been used in years, and keep a few (I don't decorate nearly as much as before) and give away/donate the rest.

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  • Gingerbrew
    Gingerbrew Member Posts: 2,859
    edited December 2011

    Because we packed to move to WA after I had my surgery the person who packed us packed ALL of the Christmas stuff. I betcha I will be able to pass on at least 75% of the ornaments and trims. Part of the boxes have been brought into the dining room. Now to get started.  

    Teka the pillow cases caught my eye, I have a new sewing book on reusing pillow cases. I think they mostly mean old embroidered ones no one ever used because they were, "saving" them.  Good for you on getting some gone from your house. 

    I need to go through my closet. I am in a climate now where summer clothing is almost never worn and my hheaviest layering pieces aren't necessary either.  I'll have to do some thinking on this one. Hugs all Ginger

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