Thanks Dianne, I have short hair. I always go to a hair salon whenever I get my hair dyed. They always do a really good job; and they always use permanent hair dye because it always looks the best.
Thanks Tillie! :)
Hi diane, I'm so sorry to hear about your leg. I hope it feels better and heals soon. WAY TO GO today! :)
Karl
Posted: 13 October 2013 - 01:08 AM
The block party was fun. More people than I'd expected. When I finally left, I let them know that I was available for bargain math tutoring if any of the kids could use help. I wish I'd found an earlier opportunity to say it.
Looks like I might have 11 guests tomorrow, not just 6. This will be a new test of my hosting capacity.
diane
Posted: 12 October 2013 - 07:15 PM
I have really missed this group. I worked this week and all went well. My knee did not go so well. Been using cane at home and keeping off it as much as possible. The pain was really bad on long work days, getting up and down, in and out of car, carrying supplies. Actually felt nauseous from pain. Only 2 more weeks of work then can really heal the rest of the way. The bone bruise is less painful now, just the soft tissue is what is causing the pain now. Enough whining. I got all dishes done. Ate healthy soup daily. Took care of the other dog all week, he left today, freedom. Too many cloudy days this week, boohoo. Did laundry, today washed all pee blankets again. Good to read how all of you are doing. My progress is just not shopping, and doing maintenance this week. In 2 weeks will start clearing out again. Today I have hope again, didn't post all week because pain made me feel hopeless, like I would never have energy again, we all know bad things pass, just when in it, I forget it will end.
Tillie
Posted: 12 October 2013 - 09:14 AM
Good morning :)
Hi Karl :) WTG! on getting some things accomplished.
Hi MayMay :) YEA! for outrageous hair color. ;)
Hi Dianne :) WAY TO GO!!!!! for that great shower!!! :D I know how it is putting up with things not working right for so long that we just forget how much easier/nicer life can be. With our septic system pooling up in the yard for so many years I got used to short quick showers only 3 times a week and only washing dishes on days I didn't shower to try to keep the water use to a bare minimum. Took me a long time to get back in the habit of showering & dish washing whenever it was needed. Plus it is so wonderful having a toilet that actually really flushes and I can flush it all day long. :) Fortunately, my washing machine has it's own grey water line so I could wash laundry at any old time.
My To-Dos for today? Depends on what I can get my hoarder to do. But first I need to feed the cats & do other things for them.
TTYL :)
Dianne
Posted: 12 October 2013 - 08:18 AM
Ooohh MayMay, sounds so pretty! I tried purple once with something I could just use my fingers to apply. Looked really stupid and didn't show up much on my dark color. Is your hair long, choppy?
Karl, that is great progress! Any forward movement is better than none. I did the same avoidance tactic with the insurance company. And didn't hear anymore. But please don't wait too long. At least check your legal options. You don't want them to lock you out with all your stuff inside.
Roxie, I just got out of my first good, strong shower in my own home in maybe 15 years? It was bugging me to think it was a simple problem that could have been resolved so much sooner. The pressure pump is making everything work better. (Except the washer but maybe this week.....).
Instead of staying in the bugged state I tried to think of other things that I have thought was just something I had to put up with. Now maybe not so much. It feels like small forward movement but these things I've changed (gotten fixed) will stay done for awhile and that's encouraging.
MayMay
Posted: 12 October 2013 - 01:31 AM
Hey Dianne, Yeah I decided to have my hair dyed bright red with black highlights. I love it! :)
Karl
Posted: 12 October 2013 - 01:05 AM
I moved some old computer equipment out of the study and into the garage -- I'm not sure if it's going to end up as trash or if it still has some use. I also made it through a pile of papers. And I fixed the flat tire on my bicycle, from Tuesday's errands, so at least I have transportation again. I still don't know what I should do about the housing situation.
Tillie
Posted: 11 October 2013 - 05:21 PM
YEA! Dianne :D WAY TO GO!!!
Dianne
Posted: 11 October 2013 - 02:56 PM
Hey MayMay,
I vote for red with black highlights. Green with red is too elfy, save that for December. :)
I'm getting my hair colored tomorrow too! Nothing so exciting though. Just dark brown with red highlights.
Today I've done a lot of maintenance work. Laura got a lot more done in her bedroom. First time we've seen the floor under the bed in like 20 years.
We got out another 12 bags of trash. It's embarrassing to think we've been living with so much pure trash under us. Yuck.
Tillie
Posted: 11 October 2013 - 08:29 AM
Good morning... I've been up for an hour & a half and the sun has still not come up yet. Wish the cats would let me sleep longer some days. :(
Have no plans except the usual daily stuff. Will probably be useless and napping all afternoon anyway.
Planning to dig through the deep freezer and make a menu plan with whatever I have in there.
T.G.I.F. ;D
MayMay
Posted: 11 October 2013 - 12:34 AM
Hi everybody. :)
Tomorrow I am getting my hair dyed. I'm still trying to decide what color I want to have it dyed though. I'm thinking about either having it dyed red with black highlights, or green with red highlights. I'm so excited. :)
Right now I'm getting ready to take a shower and go to bed. I have been listening to "BIG TIME RUSH" for the past hour. Whenever I listen to "BIG TIME RUSH", I always get really hot and sweaty because I always end up singing and dancing around to all of their songs. It's like exercise. LOL. ;)
Karl
Posted: 10 October 2013 - 07:10 PM
I didn't start another cleaning session last night since it was late -- but then I stayed up even later just doing stuff on the computer. Meh.
Oh, on Tuesday I called my sister back, and I told her about the clutter issue ("But as long as you pay your rent, why should the landlords care??"), and the notice of termination. When I mentioned that moving elsewhere was not out of the question, she told me that she knew of some recent job openings with her employer. It doesn't sound like a particularly good match for my skill set, though.
So, back to today. I slept until almost 4pm. I have a pending "how are things" question from the friend who's been following my situation; I'm not sure how to answer, yet. I've got today and tomorrow free, so I should try to get more cleaning sessions in. Saturday there's a block party; I could finally meet my neighbors. Sunday I'm hosting an event at my place (expecting 6 guests).
Dianne
Posted: 10 October 2013 - 04:17 PM
Oh Tillie, the food you make sounds so delicious!!
No Roxie, no shower yet. There always seems to be more pressing things to do. Maybe tomorrow?
Today I have spent over 6 hours dealing with electrical issues and no computer. Finally got things back up but need to get an electrician out here soon.
Tillie
Posted: 10 October 2013 - 10:13 AM
Good morning :) Today is clearer skies and warmer. The sun never came out yesterday and we had an almost constant drizzle of rain. Cats have been fed. I am brewing my chai masala and reading the interwebs. On the TV I'm watching the new episodes of Hoarding Buried Alive that have been added to Netflix. Soon I will get dressed, scoop litter boxes, freshen cat water, make my bed, brush & braid my hair and wash my face & brush my teeth. Just a little tidying up around here and then I can play. Have to sweep the front porch. It is totally buried in fallen leaves. :) Have a bunch of Granny Smith apples and am trying to decide if I will make pie, cobbler or my famous peanutbutter apple crisp. ;D
Tillie
Posted: 10 October 2013 - 10:02 AM
Hi Roxie :)
Sometimes I read pleas for help and I am at a total loss as to what to suggest.:( Wish I always knew what to say to help people. :( Then I hope that you or the other posters will respond to them with your own personal knowledge and experience. So many of them are between a rock and a hard place with impossible restrictions on time, resources and people to assist them. :(
(((hugs)))
Roxie
Posted: 10 October 2013 - 09:47 AM
Good morning, all. Karl, good to hear you've done some work. Now please do another 15 minutes! Then a reward. Hugs.
Tillie, you are a faithful poster and I count on seeing you here. Are you feeling any better? If you can, there are a couple of posters in the Cleanup Help area that might benefit from your perspective, if you are up for it.
Dianne, always glad to see your warm posts to others. Your kind heart comes through. And I am glad to hear you are going to stick to the bed delivery date this time. Did you take your shower yet? :D
Just woke up. Yesterday I went through a stack of mail and rounded up paper plates from outside (feral cat plates). I opened and checked on some shoes I ordered. Unfortunately they are loose, even though one pair is a half size smaller than I usually wear. Can feet shrink???
Trying to keep up with current events and politics is interesting, and intense learning event, and tiring. But at least I feel I am doing something. If they cut social security and medicare, I will become homeless in a few months. Egad. I don't dwell on it, just accept that that could happen. Lalala I 'll deal with it whenever.
Tillie
Posted: 10 October 2013 - 09:28 AM
WTG! Karl for doing something. Nice that the shoes were where you expected them to be ;)
Karl
Posted: 10 October 2013 - 03:27 AM
I spent another 15m taking care of some miscellaneous stuff, including the last of the papers scattered on one area of the floor.
Tillie
Posted: 09 October 2013 - 10:47 AM
Good morning :)
Rainy overcast day. No real plans. Maybe I will cook something.
Hi Dianne :)
Hi MayMay :)
Hi Karl :) Tuesday chat is for hoarders & messies only so I don't qualify and Fridays I am busy preparing for the weekend and forget to watch the clock.
Hi Roxie :) Happy you got that tooth taken care of.
A big WAY TO GO! for everybody getting even the smallest task accomplished! :D
Roxie
Posted: 09 October 2013 - 06:58 AM
Well, shoot, I thought I posted yesterday. It's early morning and I loaded up the outdoor garbage bin and wheeled it down across the street. Guess that counts for Wednesday? Ah, I hear the garbage truck now.
Yesterday I got the usual done plus went to the dentist to get a tooth filled. When there I stopped at the adjacent doctor's office and left a message that I wanted to perhaps become a new patient (I don't know why they didn't just book me). I'd been putting that off.
Hoping you are all okay today.
Karl
Posted: 09 October 2013 - 01:51 AM
How come nobody shows up for the Tuesday or Friday chats anymore?
As I noted earlier, I was busy over the weekend. Monday I didn't get any cleaning done, though I don't really have an excuse for it. Today I'm going to make sure I get at least one session done before bed; I'll start now (and have ice cream waiting for when I'm done).
MayMay
Posted: 09 October 2013 - 12:14 AM
Hey Dianne, I'm enjoying living with my boyfriend; and so is Matt, Cory, and Snuggles. They love having a backyard that they can run around and play in. The transition from living with my friends, to living with my boyfriend has been pretty easy; because even when I was still sharing an apartment with my friends, I would stay at my boyfriend's house a lot. :)
Dianne
Posted: 08 October 2013 - 10:07 AM
Tillie, glad you're feeling better today :)
MayMay, miss you posting. Tell us how it's been going moving in with your boyfriend, merging possessions, keeping things clean and organized.
Karl, if you have no health insurance, your state may offer prescription help. You can ask your pharmacist about where to get a card. A few years ago I did that thru the state of Maryland. Got my card at the local library. With the changes in Obamacare I don't know if that will work anymore.
At the least talk to your doctor about a change to a generic brand. If the meds are within the same group there should be minimal reactions making the switch.
It may not seem like it right now but you are fortunate to have a friend who is truthful with you. Many people would just say oh I can't have any roommate for such and such reasons. She told you something that may be worth thinking about. Maybe this is a turning point in your life where you need to say is she right? Should I go back home for a time to regroup, get my life going in a direction I want and what direction is that?
If somebody was putting these questions to me I would fold up and cry. But I think you're strong enough to handle them. First thing though, please try to get a med change. Saving some money there would make you feel like you took some positive action. I've been saying a special prayer for you everyday. We've never discussed our spiritual beliefs really on this board but know that you are surrounded by goodness projected at you.
{{{hugs}}}
Tillie
Posted: 08 October 2013 - 09:26 AM
Good morning :D
Feeling alive today! Cats had their breakfast and I am doing laundry. When it warms up a bit I will get out and water some things. Have some dishes to wash today too. Got the house cleaning under control yesterday. Was nice when a neighbor dropped by to sit in here and visit in a pine scented house. ;D Nice to read all your posts and know how you all are doing. This is a good place to speak your mind and let out all your feelings.
Karl
Posted: 08 October 2013 - 12:49 AM
Yes, I'm depressed. And one of the things that's fueling it is that my anti-depressant, despite being out of patent for several months, still has no generic version on the market -- so it's costing me $250/month for the damned pills.
I have family that I'm sure would take me in, but not within 1000 miles of here. A friend who does know of my situation has considered it, and decided not to offer, since she's convinced that I would avoid taking action to get my own place again.
MayMay
Posted: 08 October 2013 - 12:24 AM
Hey Tillie, Sorry I accidentally forgot to mention you in my last post. I hope you feel stronger soon. :)
MayMay
Posted: 08 October 2013 - 12:21 AM
Hi everybody! :D
Nothing to exciting has happened lately. Just working and hanging out with the guys. :)
Hi Dianne, I feel the same way about the government shutdown.
Hi Roxie, I think it's so cool that you decided to write a letter to those politicians. :)
Dianne
Posted: 07 October 2013 - 12:24 PM
Tillie, continue to take good care of yourself. Chores can always wait.
This morning I got all the pool furniture back in before severe storms are due to come in. My babysitting was cancelled due to grandkids activities cancelled because of weather.
I spoke to washer repair again. The fellow (I just wrote about his wife) is coming again tomorrow during his lunch hour although he was booked til next week. He's putting together a folder of diagnostics and repairs and is talking to the manufacturer. If it can't be fixed tomorrow he will try to get a replacement washer for me.
With hard rains I'll be checking the attic for leaks. I'm not at all confident of roof repair since it seems like nothing functions as well as it used to in *the old days*.
This afternoon will be more work in the bedrooms. And some kind of warm casserole for dinner. That will be a treat for sure.
Dianne
Posted: 07 October 2013 - 12:12 PM
Roxie, it's great that your making your voice heard with these politicians. I can't deal with anything on that scale anymore.
Since my washer guy has been here so much this summer I've gotten to know him personally. His wife was a soldier overseas fighting for our freedoms. Her plane was shot down, she watched her best friend die, all the awful things you can imagine. She has been battling several types of cancer all of which went into remission. (My bet is that nobody gets that sick unless they're exposed to very bad stuff in the military.)
Now her brain cancer is back and it's inoperable. She's having a hard time getting the care she needs from the VA. She was transferred to another hospital for chemo. It seems like these politicians have no clue that their nonsense is playing life and death games with real people. How disgusting that our soldiers cannot be treated well because of cutbacks and shutdowns.
Around DC people are paying no attention to the closings of parks and accessible monuments. They are parking on the side of the road and walking around barriers of the parking lots.
I don't think the time is too far off when these regular people are going to be marching against government stupidity. It's time for a major overhaul.
Dianne
Posted: 07 October 2013 - 11:53 AM
Karl, I totally get doing other things rather than cleaning even when you know it's crunch time. I'm avoiding my bedroom because it's worse to be under the gun for it. What I've been doing just to get some movement is throw everything in bags or boxes and shuffle them somewhere else. Can you get your stuff packed, even haphazardly, as a start? Have you spoken to the landlords? Would your family be willing to take you or some of your stuff in til you get a plan?
If these things aren't good for you that's totally fine. I don't want to add more pressure by telling you what to do. You're a smart, logical guy. Bottom line you will make the best decisions for yourself when the time is right.
Tillie
Posted: 07 October 2013 - 11:51 AM
Good Monday morning everybody. :) I just woke up. Not because I wanted to it was the cats decision that I should be up. Feeling very weak and tired today but otherwise OK. Was hoping to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and vacuum. Need to shower and wash my hair. Maybe I will feel stronger after I do that. Drinking tea right now to try to get this brain fog to lift. Hope you all have some positive experiences today. :)
Roxie
Posted: 07 October 2013 - 10:22 AM
Dianne, that all sounds great to me! Imagine. Positivity. Not caring as much what others will think. All good stuff. And I particularly like your writing down triggers and ways to avert blow-outs.
Karl, you sound depressed to me. Are you on meds or do you think the might help? I'm concerned.
So today I haven't done any chores yet, but I will. I've been too busy reading news. And so far today I've written emails to: Speaker Boehner, Senator Cruz, and President Obama. Heck, they may never read them or care, but at least I've tried to make my voice heard. That feels good right now.
Hugs all around
Karl
Posted: 07 October 2013 - 06:41 AM
I was out all day Saturday and Sunday. Had some fun, but nothing accomplished at home. My sister phoned while I was out; I haven't had a chance to call her back. So far none of my family is aware of my looming homelessness.
Dianne
Posted: 06 October 2013 - 10:00 PM
This morning I was stressing again. I was worried about what my ex would think if he saw into the messy garage when he picked up Laura. I was worried about the beds coming and how much I still have to do and what will the guys think.
After a little cry I read an email from a fellow named Henrik who lives in Sweden. He runs The Positivity Blog and this one was about when you feel like giving up. I took his advice and figured, oh well, they're going to think what they think I can't let the worry immobilize me.
So I got the garage cleaned out again (how does that mess build up?) and then I did a power wash on the deck. The weather was right for both and with minimum upkeep they'll stay good for some time.
Tomorrow I'll deal with washing machine people again, do some work in my bedroom and wash some clothes when I babysit at my daughter's house.
I did laugh about the chips later, Roxie. They dogs did a nice job of cleaning those up for me by the next day. I keep a list of What Works and What Doesn't Work. I wrote the stress triggers and how to not get anywhere near the point where it builds to explosion.
When Laura came home today she brought me a bookmark with colorful peace signs all over it and the word Imagine. She said "This is to remind us to imagine how wonderful it will be when our whole house is clean." So we hung it in the foyer as a daily reminder. :)
Roxie
Posted: 06 October 2013 - 03:01 PM
Karl, I dunno, but I myself would be tempted to ask the LL outright. But I can be cheeky. :)
Tillie, don't you go off hiding if you stay sick, you hear?
LynnS: If your mom can find work, any work to get by for at least another year, she should be okay with social security. Still better if she can wait until she's 70. Of course, if she was married over 10 years she could look into tapping into former spouse's social security, too, and maybe get more. As for you discarding things (as opposed to donating), perhaps you can put them in someone else's garbage? :)
Dianne, I can just see you jumping on the chips. That's actually a good thing to do. I also recommend boxes of cereal. I ended up laughing when I did that. Maybe you need to take up something on an ongoing basis to cut stress, like a punching bag? They used to have something called Socker Boppers, which were inflatable boxing gloves you could punch things with so you didn't hurt your hand. My ex and I did that and boxed each other to vent. LOL
Today I've spent most of the day reading online newspapers and commenting. I'm learning a lot about American foreign policies and our screw-ups, as well as politics of other nations, terrorist groups, cultures of other countries and just all kinds of history. I love learning. But the politics tires me out a lot. So complex and confusing. But I like submitting my opinions. hehe
Basics getting done today. Not sure about anything else. I keep forgetting it is Sunday. Have yet to go down the drive and retrieve mail and the Sunday paper but I will. I'll get something done. Yes, I will.
Hugs to all
Lynn S
Posted: 06 October 2013 - 12:01 PM
Karl my guess is the higher rent the clutter may be the second reason Any progress in decluttering is a huge progress no matter how little has been done. Just keep at it. :)
Karl
Posted: 06 October 2013 - 04:36 AM
I guessed wrong -- instead of berating me for leaving the conversation, she apologized for upsetting me. Which means I didn't get to use the insults that I'd saved up. Which is probably a good thing.
Any thoughts on whether the landlords seem more interested in my place getting decluttered, or in getting a higher rent? I don't trust my friend's opinion; she's been wrong about them before.
Lynn S
Posted: 05 October 2013 - 10:17 PM
Thanks Roxie and Diane, According to mother, her position was supposidly being taken over by more technology, which they haven't got yet. She's cleaning out, somewhat cleaning out a room so that I can finally get access to the scanner we have since it was completely buried with stuff. Visable but buried and couldn't get to nor use. She said that she needs a little bit more work but will do it. I don't think she's throwing out anything yet but don't know where she's putting things either. She said she's expecting 10 boxes from work that were at her desk but she said that she's going to throw most of it away when she gets it. The boxes are being shipped. I think she realized that she has a lot of stuff but still doesn't understand to not get stuff that you'll never use at the moment or ever use. She is also an impulse buyer. I tell her I don't get things I don't need. What ever I buy I need to use almost immediately. Other than the one in one out rule of MY Stuff only. I only fear of throwing things out she may see in my garbage can before I throw out that she may bring it back in the house as she has before such as re-usable bottles I haven't used in years or other stuff I haven't used in many years.
So far I am ok sneaking out clothes and books to donate and extra reusable bags that I don't need but she has an over abundance of. I only get rid of the extra resuable bags that I don't need that I bought. I only need about two or three tops. I have the cloth bags, not the cheap reusable ones. A correction, for her retirement, she was only 1 month away in November from retireing, not a year. She just needed about 1 or 2 more years to pay off the bills then retire. She will be 66 in November.
Dianne
Posted: 05 October 2013 - 10:22 AM
Tillie, if you haven't seen it there are 2 new people who posted yesterday and today on Cleanup Help. Can you give them some good advice?
Diane, you got SO much done in one day! Real stuff, not just little things. Loved hearing how you smashed up that toilet!! I did a little smashing of my own last night.......nothing productive though.
Lynn, great to see you back! You sound happy. Sorry about your mom's job loss. I really hope it doesn't send her into further hoarding.
Roxie, I think the stress of repairs finally snapped me last night. The washer guy was here on Thursday. Yesterday (Friday) I got 3 loads done and the washer broke again. I called the company for the 6th repair since May. I can't even get into all the mind blowing effed up details about trying to reach the company and service department and dealing with them.
In spite of the fact that I had gotten a lot of work done related to the kitchen and animals those phone calls and no washer again put me into a rage. The lid was on tight. I got some chips to watch the end of a playoff game with Laura and tripped in the familyroom. My toes got tangled in the handles of yet another plastic bag and it felt like I broke a toe.
The end. The tightly closed lid blew off. I went totally ballistic. I mean screaming, raging, out of control destructive. That loss of temper may come up once every 5 years or so. I stomped the chips into the floor with my good foot, I threw shit all over the place, whatever I could grab aimed at whatever I could knock over. I cussed like a drunken sailor (not so unusual for me) and screamed how I hated this house, I hated the mess, I hated that crap that breaks down, I hated the incompetent, so-called repair people, I hate I hate I hate.
Animals scattered everywhere. I didn't even see them run they must have been so fast. I didn't see a cat in sight for hours. The dogs were too shocked to bark. Laura just said, "Are you ok Mom?" I screamed, "NO I'M NOT OK!! DON'T TALK TO ME!!" Of course there was much cussing in those words.
My sweet girl just said how about we watch a movie and we'll take care of all this tomorrow.
So here I am today with a swollen, purple toe. Already talked to another manager, wrote a letter to the company and will give them one week to repair or give me another new washer.
There's a guy who is supposed to come and help me with yard work today. The bed people are supposed to deliver this week. The electrician is supposed to come this month.
Other than the beds I think I need to pull back a bit. Too much change, too many people, faster than I am used to. My progress needs to be a little slower to be comfortable. And no, Roxie, I haven't even tried that hot shower yet.
In spite of all that nonsense I am in a good mood today. I can laugh about it now. :)
Tillie
Posted: 05 October 2013 - 10:00 AM
Good morning everybody! :D GREAT to hear from you all. Still nursing this head cold. The cats have been taking good care of me. Last night three of them were snuggled up in bed so close to me I couldn't move. ;) lol Should be better in a few more days. Take care and keep posting. :D
Roxie
Posted: 05 October 2013 - 03:17 AM
Lynn S, good to hear from you! Does you mom have any suspicion that she was let go due to age? If so, she should look into that. Meanwhile, from everything I study, folks need to wait until at least 67 now to retire, 70 being better, at least in terms of Social Security. The longer you wait the bigger the check, by far. And I hope for you also to get a full-time job that you like.
Diane, wow, you got a whole lot done. What did you use to cut the branches? Please tell me you weren't tree climbing with a chainsaw??? And I'm smiling over the toilet smashing... doing things like that IS therapeutic. I once rehabbed a bathroom and knocking down walls was so fun! I had to hire someone to build it back together but that was okay. I tried hauling the wallboard from the garage to the house and could not do it.
Tillie, if you need to, is there a walk-in clinic type place you can go to about being ill? We finally have one near here and it is so much easier and faster than a regular doctor visit if I need to go.
Dianne, I liked reading your list because now I know it is in your head and available to you as options. I truly believe in options (they are always there). How are you doing since the Invasion of the Repairmen? :D
I got the usual two done yesterday and finished putting away the groceries. Got one more garbage bag out the door. I think today I'm going to fiddle with getting pictures from my camera to my computer and see how that goes.
Did you hear that Hoarders has been cancelled? :(
Hugs
Lynn S
Posted: 04 October 2013 - 09:41 PM
Hello everyone, I have good and bad news. I was able to get a job with a job agency but it doesn't lock in a job for long term guarnteed. spelled wrong I know but don't know how to spell that word, the bad news is that mother (hoarder) got laid off from her work after +20yrs. She was only one year away from retiring yet.
She does have a professional paid by the company she worked for to help her find another job.
I work sometimes Monday through Thursday from 6am to 6pm. The trouble is sometimes now I get called in to work instead of asking if I can show up the next day.
If I'm able to work at least 2 or 3 days it's fine. The company I work for is one of the two that doesn't have direct deposit which sucks but am greatful to be working and do hope to get my union card. I need to be working 30 working days to get it. At this rate it will be in early November until that happens if at all. I'm still applying for cleaning jobs but am happy woking in a factory.
Don't know when the Online support times are now other than maybe Sundays.
Hope all is doing well and will try to keep reading when I can. Still hoping for a secure job that I won't lose in a couple months.
diane
Posted: 04 October 2013 - 08:06 PM
Good day working yesterday. No work today and it is SUNNY and not much wind so had a great day. It was cold this morning so read medicare information and supplement information, feel good to better understand what I need to do to get good coverage. Finished cutting tops of trees that were blocking my view. I remembered that as a kid, one of my favorite things was climbing trees. So got off the ladder and cimbed the tree to finish cutting branches off. I sat up there and just enjoyed the tree and the view, now I realize there is lots of pitch on my backside, sticking to couch!! Organized stuff in the garage for a few hours. Worked in big bedroom for over an hour. Finally got the old green toilet in small pieces and in the garbage can. Used a crow bar to pry the tank off, nuts were rusted, then screw broke, so just broke it off. I covered it with a huge sheet of paper and beat it to death, was fun, great stress release. Tried to pick up all little slivers to make sure didn't get injured on broken pieces. It was disgusting, glad it is gone to garbage cart home. Tomorrow I am going to the Bend Fall Festival, usually have great arts and crafts. Was fun working here all day, knowing tomorrow is a fun outing. Still not sleeping well.
Dianne
Posted: 04 October 2013 - 02:00 PM
I hope everyone gets the physical and emotional rest they need.
Food is my drug of choice for settling down. Then maybe a free movie on cable, some reading and bed. The next day is always a fresh start.
I've put together some phrases for myself that I repeat over and over as I do mindless chores. I take frequent breaks for a computer game and pretty soon things are getting done. Not major stuff but the little things. It adds up and I feel better.
{{{hugs}}} to all
Tillie
Posted: 04 October 2013 - 12:54 PM
Good morning Still have a stupid headache. My ear hurts now & I have a tummy ache too. Think I have caught a bug. Laying low again today. Have chicken noodle soup, crackers & ginger ale. My eyes are sore. LOL
Stay well & TTYL ;)
Roxie
Posted: 04 October 2013 - 12:14 PM
Kind of sounds like everyone is a little depressed, myself included. What can we do to raise our spirits and make progress? I just took my meds.
It's two weeks before I go to my reunion and I have a lot to accomplish. Probably won't get much done today, but I might rally. We'll see.
I did put some but not all the groceries away and did put clean dishes away. I ran a sink of hot soapy water filled with dirty dishes, but then just let it sit while I napped. Never did do them. So that's on my agenda. I know I need to round up several full bags of garbage in the house and get them out to the bin. I'd rather be online learning things and reading foreign newspapers or watching youtube.
Hugs
Karl
Posted: 04 October 2013 - 12:33 AM
I spent 15m unloading the dishwasher and refilling a couple of water bottles. That doesn't seem like it should have taken that long. I also read another chapter of "Stuff". I don't seem to be making much progress on either general decluttering or in preventing the eviction.
MayMay
Posted: 03 October 2013 - 11:56 PM
Today was pretty much a down day for me. Today I just stayed at home and played with Cory, Matt, and Snuggles all day. They love having a backyard to play in now. :)
Karl
Posted: 03 October 2013 - 03:07 PM
I had a late-night chat with a friend last night. She's convinced that the landlords really do want me out, so that they can re-rent at a higher rate; and that they don't really care about the clutter, and that they're just using it as a convenient excuse; and that I could force them to back down by fighting the eviction.
She also says that I'm not actually a hoarder, but "just a slob". (It's been at least a couple of years since she's seen my home.) It was a pretty frustrating conversation, and I ended up signing off to avoid any more grief and get some sleep. (She'll use that against me when I sign in again.)
I'm going to be in our own chat area today; join me there if you like.
Dianne
Posted: 03 October 2013 - 01:47 PM
Sounds good, Tillie. Me too.
The washer repairman just left ~ again. He didn't seem too sure how long it would work this time He just changed more computerized pieces. He gave me his direct work cell so he could get here faster but of course he didn't get my last message. So basically I call the company, wait a week for an appt, wait over 2 weeks for a part, wait another week for an appt.
The washer is only 3 years old and still under warranty. I hate stuff that is supposed to be *better* but has more pieces or complications to break down.
Another rant while I'm at it. Toilets that conserve water when they flush. But of course it takes 2 or 3 flushes which uses more water. And the water level is much lower so when you poop it hits the dry part of the bowl and there's not enough water to completely clean it so you need a brush to clean the damn toilet every time you flush.
