When I wa in grad school, one of my professors said, TV is a thief. If you turn it on, you will watch it for at least half an hour. The Internet is now the thief in my life.

THANK YOU for helping me see that today! Greatly appreciated. Hello to all!

WAY TO GO!!! CriticalMass! 😀

I use the internet as a reward after I have done what I need to do.
Mornings, I take care of the cats then get online to see what's up with the world.
Then I turn it off and do not allow myself to get back online until I have done something.
A task/chore or work on a project/hobby or even just something fun like play a while.
When I have eaten lunch I sometimes allow a half hour online while I digest.
In the evening, after I am all done for the day, I sometimes get online and read articles instead of reading a book or watching tv.
I have spent way too many hours online before and found that I needed to restrict my online time or I would surf the web all my waking hours. 🙂

WAY TO GO!!! CriticalMass! 😀

I use the internet as a reward after I have done what I need to do.
Mornings, I take care of the cats then get online to see what's up with the world.
Then I turn it off and do not allow myself to get back online until I have done something.
A task/chore or work on a project/hobby or even just something fun like play a while.
When I have eaten lunch I sometimes allow a half hour online while I digest.
In the evening, after I am all done for the day, I sometimes get online and read articles instead of reading a book or watching tv.
I have spent way too many hours online before and found that I needed to restrict my online time or I would surf the web all my waking hours. 🙂

Sheesh, I thought I'd be doing better than this by now! I keep getting jetlagged on my sleep and then in the mornings I go on Facebook for updates about my friend who is recovering from surgery, then get all addicted to the rest of Facebook and waste too much time.

The weather is nice and I need to be doing all those things I said I was going to do when the weather was nice!

Okay, getting to it now! I'll catch up with everything else here later! I just want to post so I know I'm still committed to this and so you guys know I'm still around and wishing you all success in your endeavors! Will check in again soon.

Sheesh, I thought I'd be doing better than this by now! I keep getting jetlagged on my sleep and then in the mornings I go on Facebook for updates about my friend who is recovering from surgery, then get all addicted to the rest of Facebook and waste too much time.

The weather is nice and I need to be doing all those things I said I was going to do when the weather was nice!

Okay, getting to it now! I'll catch up with everything else here later! I just want to post so I know I'm still committed to this and so you guys know I'm still around and wishing you all success in your endeavors! Will check in again soon.

.....i think the internet maybe my biggest.procrastination distraction?!! ....yep, it is!!!

.....i think the internet maybe my biggest.procrastination distraction?!! ....yep, it is!!!

Good Morning 🙂

Hi Karl 🙂
Nice to "see" you. ;D

Today my plan is to...
sweep the floors and porches
clean the bathroom
wash the floors
pick up and corral all the cat toys
vacuum the carpet
water the grass and garden

With this all done that will leave tomorrow open for me to do whatever.
Maybe work in the yard?
Seems like there is a lot to do but my energy level is zero right now.
Still suffering from the wildfire smoke.
The baby quail are almost all grown up now and the raptors have really thinned down their numbers.
Found a pretty weed growing in my garden and looked it up. Black nightshade, all parts are terribly poisonous.
Wonder where that came from? Plan to incinerate it in the burn barrel.

TTYL 🙂

Good Morning 🙂

Hi Karl 🙂
Nice to "see" you. ;D

Today my plan is to...
sweep the floors and porches
clean the bathroom
wash the floors
pick up and corral all the cat toys
vacuum the carpet
water the grass and garden

With this all done that will leave tomorrow open for me to do whatever.
Maybe work in the yard?
Seems like there is a lot to do but my energy level is zero right now.
Still suffering from the wildfire smoke.
The baby quail are almost all grown up now and the raptors have really thinned down their numbers.
Found a pretty weed growing in my garden and looked it up. Black nightshade, all parts are terribly poisonous.
Wonder where that came from? Plan to incinerate it in the burn barrel.

TTYL 🙂

Started on a bag to donate. Going through bookshelf has only yielded two books so far. I will check bookshelves in living room closet too. I had gotten rid of so many books last year but I'm certain if I work hard I can get rid of a few more.

Thinking of returning some of the items I bought recently.

I will keep you posted on my progress. Need to get back into the right frame of mind.

Wishing you all a good day.

Started on a bag to donate. Going through bookshelf has only yielded two books so far. I will check bookshelves in living room closet too. I had gotten rid of so many books last year but I'm certain if I work hard I can get rid of a few more.

Thinking of returning some of the items I bought recently.

I will keep you posted on my progress. Need to get back into the right frame of mind.

Wishing you all a good day.

My understanding is that if it's medical bills, then the collection agency cannot destroy your credit rating.

I won't recommend that you completely ignore them, but I have to wonder whether this information could be used as leverage. "Oh yes, that debt that you bought from my doctor for pennies on the dollar. I'm not in any hurry to settle it, but just to get the phone calls to stop, maybe we can work out a deal where you sell it back to me and still leave you with a slight profit." (I'm not sure what fraction would be appropriate to offer them, but if you do strike a deal, make sure you get it in writing before you pay anything.)

My understanding is that if it's medical bills, then the collection agency cannot destroy your credit rating.

I won't recommend that you completely ignore them, but I have to wonder whether this information could be used as leverage. "Oh yes, that debt that you bought from my doctor for pennies on the dollar. I'm not in any hurry to settle it, but just to get the phone calls to stop, maybe we can work out a deal where you sell it back to me and still leave you with a slight profit." (I'm not sure what fraction would be appropriate to offer them, but if you do strike a deal, make sure you get it in writing before you pay anything.)

Tillie, grand idea! I will promise no new items for 30 days! I like the fact that you gave me a choice! I will take cold turkey! Thank you!

So needed. Many thanks. YES!

Tillie, grand idea! I will promise no new items for 30 days! I like the fact that you gave me a choice! I will take cold turkey! Thank you!

So needed. Many thanks. YES!

WAY TO GO!!! Tatoulia! 😀

WAY TO GO!!! Tatoulia! 😀

I should change my name to motivation 0. OK I will say it...I did not get promoted. I worked so hard. More college,3 yrs at this job & it would have provided more $ that would allow me to get proper help for my problem & my physical medical problems. Loss I believe is 85% of my issue here. Prior counseling tells me to follow the steps of grief and look at the half full glass I still have my job. It does not motivate me to move these accumulating piles. I was #2 out of 8 which improves from 2 out of 50 to even get employed. I did do some dishes but have been having a major self pity party for myself today. I am waiting for the anger step of grief to set in then I will turn it on an entire room. How do I go back to work tomorrow? Support and hugs to all remember we are in this together and we can do it no matter what; even if it is one small item. Anyone with helpful suggestions I would be grateful.

I should change my name to motivation 0. OK I will say it...I did not get promoted. I worked so hard. More college,3 yrs at this job & it would have provided more $ that would allow me to get proper help for my problem & my physical medical problems. Loss I believe is 85% of my issue here. Prior counseling tells me to follow the steps of grief and look at the half full glass I still have my job. It does not motivate me to move these accumulating piles. I was #2 out of 8 which improves from 2 out of 50 to even get employed. I did do some dishes but have been having a major self pity party for myself today. I am waiting for the anger step of grief to set in then I will turn it on an entire room. How do I go back to work tomorrow? Support and hugs to all remember we are in this together and we can do it no matter what; even if it is one small item. Anyone with helpful suggestions I would be grateful.

Good Morning 🙂

Hi Roxie "clink!" 🙂
With all his medical issues past and present I know too well the hell you are facing.
(((HUGS)))
Some doctors/hospitals/labs, etc... will just send ALL their bills immediately to collections rather than even attempting to work with the patients.
When we have been taken to court by a collection agency it has always worked to our advantage.
The judge will dismiss any claims they can not verify and with the ones that they can verify the court/judge will set up easy/reasonable payment schedules that we can meet and still be able to afford food, electricity, etc...

Hi Oodles 🙂
Wishing you and your daughter the best of luck finding help with all your medical bills.
(((HUGS)))

Hi Tatoulia 🙂
YEA!!! WTG!!!! for your friend getting the kitchen sparkling clean and tidy! 😀
Shopping? 🙁
Can you promise all of us here on the message board that you will not buy anything except food and TP as needed for the next month?
How about for everything new brought in you commit to releasing at least two items?
Good plan to work on maintenance and papers! 😀
I miss Diane terribly too. 🙁

This morning the smoke from the wildfires is greatly reduced here. 🙂
It has been so bad at times that the cats were having really bad times.
Taking today easy but promising that tomorrow I will clean the bathroom and floors.

TTYL 🙂

Good Morning 🙂

Hi Roxie "clink!" 🙂
With all his medical issues past and present I know too well the hell you are facing.
(((HUGS)))
Some doctors/hospitals/labs, etc... will just send ALL their bills immediately to collections rather than even attempting to work with the patients.
When we have been taken to court by a collection agency it has always worked to our advantage.
The judge will dismiss any claims they can not verify and with the ones that they can verify the court/judge will set up easy/reasonable payment schedules that we can meet and still be able to afford food, electricity, etc...

Hi Oodles 🙂
Wishing you and your daughter the best of luck finding help with all your medical bills.
(((HUGS)))

Hi Tatoulia 🙂
YEA!!! WTG!!!! for your friend getting the kitchen sparkling clean and tidy! 😀
Shopping? 🙁
Can you promise all of us here on the message board that you will not buy anything except food and TP as needed for the next month?
How about for everything new brought in you commit to releasing at least two items?
Good plan to work on maintenance and papers! 😀
I miss Diane terribly too. 🙁

This morning the smoke from the wildfires is greatly reduced here. 🙂
It has been so bad at times that the cats were having really bad times.
Taking today easy but promising that tomorrow I will clean the bathroom and floors.

TTYL 🙂

Oodles
(((HUGS)))
So sorry you did not get promoted.
When I get angry is when I do my best purging, decluttering, cleaning and organizing.
You will return to work tomorrow with your head held high and do your job with professionalism to the best of your ability.
Show them all that you are a real trooper and will persevere even in the worst of times.
Remember you were 2nd out of 8 candidates. Next time, they will remember how you performed even after losing out on this promotion.
Enjoy your pity party, make it a good one.
You deserve to have this time to heal.
(((HUGS)))

Oodles
(((HUGS)))
So sorry you did not get promoted.
When I get angry is when I do my best purging, decluttering, cleaning and organizing.
You will return to work tomorrow with your head held high and do your job with professionalism to the best of your ability.
Show them all that you are a real trooper and will persevere even in the worst of times.
Remember you were 2nd out of 8 candidates. Next time, they will remember how you performed even after losing out on this promotion.
Enjoy your pity party, make it a good one.
You deserve to have this time to heal.
(((HUGS)))

Roxie so sorry to hear about this. I too am in a medical bill quandary both for myself and my daughter. I am glad you have someone to try and help you sort things out. My understanding is that if you have multiple illnesses that cause large medical bills you cannot afford you should be able to apply for your state Medicaid program. I am going to try it myself. Unfortunately it is true your medical bills go 30 60 90 days and then to collections most billing companies will work with you if you have a payment plan in place. Often times what they offer me I cannot afford. I would check with your state attorney general's office to be sure they are following the fair practice laws.

Roxie so sorry to hear about this. I too am in a medical bill quandary both for myself and my daughter. I am glad you have someone to try and help you sort things out. My understanding is that if you have multiple illnesses that cause large medical bills you cannot afford you should be able to apply for your state Medicaid program. I am going to try it myself. Unfortunately it is true your medical bills go 30 60 90 days and then to collections most billing companies will work with you if you have a payment plan in place. Often times what they offer me I cannot afford. I would check with your state attorney general's office to be sure they are following the fair practice laws.

Coffee clinks, Roxie. Roxie I am sorry about all you are going through. Once things go to collection , those agents can be rude and condescending. I'm glad your brother is there to help you. If I could, I'd help you too!

Tillie, good to hear from you! I've been busy with my friend visiting. We didn't get to paperwork but my kitchen sparkles with cleanliness. She mentioned that it wasn't bad this year.

Still have too much stuff. I am acquiring these days, which is bad. First, I don't have the money for the things I am buying and secind, there's no room.

For now, I will work on maintenance in tea of cleanliness, with working on paperwork. I need to feel more accomplished.

Hugs to all. Missing Diane.

Coffee clinks, Roxie. Roxie I am sorry about all you are going through. Once things go to collection , those agents can be rude and condescending. I'm glad your brother is there to help you. If I could, I'd help you too!

Tillie, good to hear from you! I've been busy with my friend visiting. We didn't get to paperwork but my kitchen sparkles with cleanliness. She mentioned that it wasn't bad this year.

Still have too much stuff. I am acquiring these days, which is bad. First, I don't have the money for the things I am buying and secind, there's no room.

For now, I will work on maintenance in tea of cleanliness, with working on paperwork. I need to feel more accomplished.

Hugs to all. Missing Diane.

Since you asked for opinions, I think that your idea has good merit--if you get the large furniture items out--stuff you are willing to get rid of--you'll instantly see some improvement and you'll feel successful and a sense of accomplishment. That will give you motivation to continue.

As to the paperwork, that can be tedious and time consuming without that rush of accomplishment. It's important too and needs to get done but if there's not a lot standing in your way for getting the furniture out, then I say go for it! If all the papers will prevent access to move the furniture, then you might need to plow into that first.

These are merely my thoughts--but no matter what you do, I want you to feel successful and accomplished. You are doing a great job and we are all here to support you!

I have a bag of paperwork to go through. I going to work on it tonight.

Hello and best regards to everyone. Thinking of you all.

Since you asked for opinions, I think that your idea has good merit--if you get the large furniture items out--stuff you are willing to get rid of--you'll instantly see some improvement and you'll feel successful and a sense of accomplishment. That will give you motivation to continue.

As to the paperwork, that can be tedious and time consuming without that rush of accomplishment. It's important too and needs to get done but if there's not a lot standing in your way for getting the furniture out, then I say go for it! If all the papers will prevent access to move the furniture, then you might need to plow into that first.

These are merely my thoughts--but no matter what you do, I want you to feel successful and accomplished. You are doing a great job and we are all here to support you!

I have a bag of paperwork to go through. I going to work on it tonight.

Hello and best regards to everyone. Thinking of you all.

Good Morning Everyone 🙂
Sorry to have been away for so long.
So many things have been going on here, some fun and some annoying.

Hi Anonymoniker 🙂
Hope you have had some better luck dealing with those sneaky spiders.
Finding a better home to set up on your property would be a good solution for living in as long as you still declutter this current home and consider having it demolished or repaired.

Hi Oodles 🙂
I would get the bigger stuff moved out first since that will be the most satisfying to have done.
Then the paperwork can be done is smaller sessions with breaks to do other things.
Sitting for hours and hours concentration on paperwork would be too depressing and you might burn out on the task.

Hi Tatoulia 🙂
Hi Roxie 🙂
Hi everybody 🙂