What did you do today that made you happy? (divorces, anniversary, married)
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For me, it was paying the bills online early in the morning (got that out of the way!). Now I'm surfing City-Data, listening to some new age music. It's a great lazy Sunday morning here.
Resting!! I start school and work in a couple of weeks so I know I'm going to be crazy busy. All my days I have to just loaf around and be a bum I cherish .
Because of the "wonderful" times we live in, I've been trying not to dip into savings and shaping up my (still fairly new) house little by little. So far, I'd been focusing mainly downstairs. Why? Because that's where the potential "other people" would come! As if there's a line of them anyway!
My bedroom was in a dare need of a makeover and just making me sick! A few weeks ago I said to myself: you know what, the few things still needed downstairs can wait and YOU matter, too! I haven't done too much yet, but even the new bedding, towels, and bath accessories make me feel good and smile when I wake up. I also threw out the ratty bathrobe I've been wearing even though I bought a new one some time ago and it was sitting there waiting for better days. When? Six feet under?! There's a lot more to throw out. My goal is to make my home as clutter-free as possible and have only one of each item I need, but of better quality. Order gives me a piece of mind. It didn't always use to be this way. When I was in my teens and early 20s, I could walk over any mess and it didn't bother me one bit. It's either a sign of wising up, or aging, or both...
That's a damn cultural thing for me, too. We always try to provide and save the best for the guests. Screw the guests! I'm a human, too!
I agree, screw the guests, live a little.
Mrs Chow and I are striving to live simple and clutter free.
I'm so glad you did something nice for yourself, Sierra! And my mom is guilty of saving the parents' living room for guests, guest towels, etc. I bet my family has lived more in the kitchen than the dining room and the living room. Waiting for the guests that never came.
I know...
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Originally Posted by Chowhound
I agree, screw the guests, live a little.
Mrs Chow and I are striving to live simple and clutter free.
Clutter I've always hated. Just can't stand places full of crap all over.
Damn, just realized I'd spelled something wrong since I often give somebody "piece of (my) mind"... Obviously I meant "peace of mind."
Because of the "wonderful" times we live in, I've been trying not to dip into savings and shaping up my (still fairly new) house little by little. So far, I'd been focusing mainly downstairs. Why? Because that's where the potential "other people" would come! As if there's a line of them anyway!
My bedroom was in a dare need of a makeover and just making me sick! A few weeks ago I said to myself: you know what, the few things still needed downstairs can wait and YOU matter, too! I haven't done too much yet, but even the new bedding, towels, and bath accessories make me feel good and smile when I wake up. I also threw out the ratty bathrobe I've been wearing even though I bought a new one some time ago and it was sitting there waiting for better days. When? Six feet under?! There's a lot more to throw out. My goal is to make my home as clutter-free as possible and have only one of each item I need, but of better quality. Order gives me a peace of mind. It didn't always use to be this way. When I was in my teens and early 20s, I could walk over any mess and it didn't bother me one bit. It's either a sign of wising up, or aging, or both...
That's a damn cultural thing for me, too. We always try to provide and save the best for the guests. Screw the guests! I'm a human, too!
I could have written this post, sierra. And we bought some new sheets, and I swear, they're such a pretty color, it makes all the difference in the world. Love looking at them/lying in them. (The guys are all rolling their eyes right now. "Women." .)
I could have written this post, sierra. And we bought some new sheets, and I swear, they're such a pretty color, it makes all the difference in the world. Love looking at them/lying in them.
Good for ya! Enjoy!
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(The guys are all rolling their eyes right now. "Women." .)
That's their problem. My wanting a pretty place was one of the main reasons for my divorces and I'll be darned if I live surrounded by crap alone! I may not have the skills or the 2 incomes and it might not be as nice as I've envisioned it, but I'll do my best!
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Screw the guests!
Obviously I meant "peace of mind."