Hi Tatoulia, Karl, lex, CM, Oodles, Tillie, Roxie, Jess, Diane, bitsy, Dave, and others who may be reading!

Great to get so much work done on the refrigerator, lex!

I spent quite a bit of time the past few days doing "buddy system" work. Worked some on my bedroom and on my "vehicle project."

Looks like this post will be the 2000th post on this thread. Do I win a prize for that? (Ha.)

Happy day to all.

Congratulations! You are my hero!

Hello all! Just got done cleaning the fridge, well most of it! I tried to put a picture up above but I don't think it worked lol.
This was hard because there was A LOT of food in there that had gone bad :\ I feel bad for wasting food like that but glad that it's done :D

Good morning

WAY TO GO!!! everybody for all your accomplishments, big and small.
They all make a positive difference in your lives. :D

Yesterday was another wasted day for me getting things done around here.
Drove all the way to Reno and back again.
When I got home I was too worn out to do anything.
Kitchen is piled high with dirty dishes, laundry is piling up, place is really needing attention.
I keep falling farther and farther behind. :(
Even though I want to have a "pity party" I will just start doing things to improve the situation.
I will work at one task at a time, eventually it should get better. :)

Take care and keep posting! :D

I cleaned & dusted a shelf this morning. I think I am going to focus something in the morning. I went to work. I got home dealt with family drama and feel anxious and numb so will take another baby step tomorrow morning.

Tillie, I wish you well with your well situation. I wish we could send you some of our excess water!

Hi Everybody :)

Hi Roxie "clink!" :)

Hi CM :)
WAY TO GO!!!
For getting some stuff put away and making some visible floor! :D

Hi LR2014 :)
Yes, unfortunately you are a water leak pro. ;)
Your last apartment was ridiculously leaky.
Happy you posted and that you are safe where you live.

Yesterday I just sorta slowly puttered around here doing odd jobs here & there.
Surprisingly, I actually accomplished a lot.
Then I played. Took time out from everything.
It's Monday already!!???!! :(
Another busy week here dealing with his surgical incision that has an area that is slow to heal and all the other things in life that need attention.
Main issue here is the water well. We just have to have water to function.
Right now we have enough for inside the house but my garden, trees, hedge and bushes are all going to die.
The well is very, very old. Sediment blocks the holes that allow water to flow into the well.
This can be fixed, we have done it before about fifteen years ago, but I need to find someone to help me do this.

Happy June! :)

Just a quick check-in. (Hi, CM! Welcome!)

I was very confused a few minutes ago because I didn't see the post I'd written a day or two or three ago. I searched on my computer to see if I'd saved a copy of it. I found it; and then I discovered that the reason the post didn't show up here is that I never actually posted it! Oh, well. Here are a few excerpts, many of which are now outdated.

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"Hi to Cory, Jess, Tatoulia, Roxie, Tillie, Diane, and anyone else that might be reading posts.

Tatoulia: I, too, am sorry to hear about the passing of your friend. Hugs!

Tillie: I hope you do get the chance to get more rest. Since "water leaks" are something I'm quite familiar with, I'm glad to know that things are drying nicely at that house you're watching. I like your comments about job hunting. And unfortunately, yes . . . there has been quite a bit of severe weather in my general area recently. So far, I myself have not had anything damaged, though.that I know about, anyway.

Jess: Hope all goes well with the job search!

Roxie: I hope the consultation with the cardiac surgeon went well. Iced tea clinks!"

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Me: I'll post some "me" updates separately . . . but not tonight, because I'm getting ready to try to snooze. Hugs to all.

Hi again!

Call me CM for short, that'd probably work! ;)

I was still grumpy and tired last night at the clutter in my room - but it was because it was out in the way more temporarily, while shelves were put in. I was just tired and confused at the task of putting stuff (keepers, not junk) on the shelves. Been sleep deprived for a few days, that didn't help.

Today I got several items put away and am seeing floor. Tomorrow I'll do the rest and see more floor - that'll be a happy thing! The reason I say tomorrow is that today my roommate will be home and the stuff and commotion will get in the way, whereas tomorrow I'll be able to pull it out to sort and put back neatly. You all will hold me accountable for that, right? :D

Hi CriticalMass :)
It does help to post what you plan to do or post what you have accomplished, so we can give you a big WAY TO GO!
Putting our plans down in writing helps keep us accountable to try to follow through.
A good way to get past the procrastinating is to pick one small task.
Something easy to do that will not take more than a few minutes.
Then congratulate your self, appreciate the feeling of a job well done.
Very often motivation follows action.
You feel better having made that one improvement so that may help motivate you to do another small, quick task. :)

Hi, I'm a newbie but would like to stay active here. I posted my intro on the introductions forum - warning, it's long! I do tend to ramble.

I like the idea of saying what we did today. I'm moved into a friend's to stay and I've been dealing with some stuff I brought with me that still needs to be put away neatly. I got that "hit the wall" feeling midafternoon so I admit right now I'm procrastinating. I hope I won't feel so discouraged as I recover from the stress of the move. It really took it out of me, though I do feel much better now than a couple of weeks ago when I first arrived here.

Good Morning :)

Hi Roxie :)
(((hugs))) and prayers that this new procedure works miracles for your overall health.
How wonderful to see that fawn!!! :D
I spend lots of time watching all the different kinds of birds and cotton tail bunnies that visit my yard too.

Was finally able to finish my To-Do list yesterday.
Had so many interruptions, phone calls and him always needing me to "find" something he needed right this minute.
Thought I'd never finish. WHEW! ;)
Today and tomorrow should be slow paced with lots of free time.
Going to be hot so good time to be inside sewing and watching movies. :)

TTYL :D

HI! :)

Hello Jess :)
WAY TO GO!
And GREAT that you are submitting some resumes.
Try to look at finding and getting new employment as an adventure rather than something scary.
This is what I have been doing to over come and master my tendency to be agoraphobic.
You CAN do this! (((hugs))) ;D

Hello Tatoulia :)
Sincere condolences (((HUGS)))
Take care and rest whenever you can.
Be extra kind to yourself at this time. (((hugs)))

Going to be hot here today and all through the summer now.
Have a splitting headache that will not go away.
Anyways, today I need to go to the grocery store, pharmacy and the place where I refill my water bottles.
Tomorrow I have to drive to Reno for his doctor appointment.
Water leak at the house I am watching is under control and the areas have dried very nicely with no visible damage. :D
Hoping that by Friday I will be up to doing a bit of house cleaning because Saturday I will have visitors here. :)
Looking forward to someday maybe not having anything planned or scheduled for weeks on end. I need the rest. LOL :D

TTYL :)

I'm here--just dealing with the loss of a good friend and after funeral tomorrow am heading out West for a conference. Thinking of you all and so happy to read your posts. I was so exhausted last week but still managed to check in on everyone, even if I wasn't posting. Glad to hear from so many of you and thank you for all of your posts. Very helpful to see your progress and read your thought processes and hear you cheer us all on. We are a good group.

Hello there

LR, great job with the vehicle project stuff. Glad to see that this place has helped you. I feel the same way :)

Tillie, so glad to hear that Mr. H is up and at em and helping you with things around the house/yard. What a change for your daily life!

Today I've cleaned up after myself when I made breakfast and thrown in 2 loads of laundry. I've spent the majority of my time applying for jobs online. I haven't worked in a year and my last job was before I even knew I had OCD and before all my issues really came to a boiling point. I feel ready to take on the responsibility but of course I am a bit nervous. Glad I submitted some resumes.

Fallen off of my workout/eat right thing in the last few days. Making myself go to the gym tonight so I can get myself back on track. Kind of a blah day in the weather department. Puppy is snoring away at my feet <3

Have a good day everybody!

Good morning :)

Hi LR2014 :D
Hoping the severe weather systems are not in your area.
Stay safe (((HUGS)))

So far today I have no plans except the usual daily things.
Guess I should get dressed since it is 20 to 11:00am.
Looking forward to all the fresh, more locally grown produce that is about to be available here.
Best time of year for eating! :D

HEY!!!! Where are you all???

Oh well... :(

Glad you got to get a little rest, Tillie. Great to hear that Mr. H is doing better and has even been cleaning the carport! Wow! And thanks for the link to the Matt Paxton article.

Funny.it took me until this morning to notice that I'd signed in as LR2015 a few days ago instead of LR2014. For now, I'm sticking with LR2014, because that's the year I joined this group. Joining the group has been one of the most helpful things I've ever done, so 2014 remains for me a year to be celebrated.

Hugs from LR2014. :)

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Matt Paxton talking about the new "HOARDERS, Family Secrets".

Thanks, Tillie. I hope you got the chance to rest and relax yesterday. Jess, I have the passivity issues in more than a few areas of my life; ditto to what Tillie said.WTG!

Although rain was a bit of a barrier at times, I did in fact make some progress on my vehicle project yesterday and today. Yea! I also cleaned up some things that were on the walls at that family home and then got them boxed up. Still need to get a few of them packed more securely once I get a little more packing paper.

Happy Sunday!

Hey everyone :) I had a pretty productive day. Best part was that I took charge of something myself instead of waiting for my husband to decide what to do. I am working on not being so passive, which is most often the result of me being so afraid of doing things wrong.

We needed some more soil/compost for the garden and I found the place and called to arrange the pick up myself. Found out if our truck could handle the amount we needed. Decided to take the dog with us.

Everything worked out perfectly and the couple that ran the business just loved seeing the dog. They asked us if we wouldn't mind letting him out to romp around the farm - of course not! The little guy was living it up!

Not everything has to be a big scary deal. I am capable of handling things myself. Good outcomes can and will happen. I'll need to remember this in the future I am sure... hoping the more I push myself to try things the more confidence I will build.

Good morning everyone :)

Hi Roxie :)
"clink"
Making your bedroom more peaceful is a wonderful thing you can do for yourself and your sleep. ;)

Hi LR2015 :)
Good Luck with the vehicle plan today. :)

Yesterday was another one of those days where I was pulled in different directions all day long without any free time.
Days like that wind me up so much that even though I am exhausted I can't get to sleep.
So far, looks like today there will be few, if any, demands on my time. :)
Planning to kick back and just coast through the day.
Tomorrow I can think about maybe doing something all grown up and adult. ;P

TTYL (((hugs)))

Thanks, Tillie. Iced tea clinks, Roxie.

I'm extra tired this morning for some reason. I have a special window of opportunity today to work on my "vehicle project," though, so I'm going to plan to push through and do that work for at least an hour and a half this afternoon.

Hi and hugs to all.

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Sorry, I shouldn't post so late at night.
The 28th is when it will be on.

:)

The first episode was on life time tv channel on May 18th.
"Hoarders, Family Secrets"
Haven't been able to find it online. :(

Well, I did finally get caught up reading posts here from the past week. It's getting late here, so I'll save commments for another time.

Filming is going on for the new Hoarder episodes, right? When will those episodes be showing up on TV (or are some of them on TV already)? Anybody know?

Hi and hugs to all.

GOOD MORNING! :D

Hi Roxie :)
Make sure to schedule in more "self" time.
Also, play more. Just giggle and be silly.

Hi LR2015 :)
Hope today rolls by at a slower pace for you.
Good luck and WTG! for your to-do plans for today.

Hi Jess :)
Here's wishing you great success with your plans today! :D
I totally understand the OCD stuff. The more stressed I get the more OCD I become, making me even more stressed. (((hugs)))
WTG! for clearing the table and actually using it to eat at!!! :D

Yesterday was very hectic, with demands pulling me in every different direction. Then I was too wound up to fall asleep at bedtime.
Hoping today I can at least do a few things on my to-do list and possibly even get in some rest.

Hi! to everybody!
Would love to hear you're all alright. :)

Hello :)

Still riding this big wave of OCD symptoms but I'm here and I'm okay. I have several things I want to accomplish today for general house maintenace so I'm hoping that will make me feel good to finish and keep me distracted in the process.

Have a good day everyone!

Hellooooo, Roxie, Tillie, Tatoulia, Diane, Jess, bitsy, Karl, Dave, and others who might be reading.

The last week has been really, really busy. I'm hoping to slow down a bit today. I still haven't caught up on posts from the past week, and I hope to do that today. I also expect to be doing some laundry and doing a little bit of vehicle clear-out (just a little bit).

Drive by iced tea clink, Roxie!

Hugs to all!

Coffee clink, Roxie! Wow you got a lot done! I had a unproductive weekend and didn't get my routine maintenance done (sheets changed and washing towels and sheets). The weekend was FULL and I'm exhausted so I'm not mad at myself. Will get caught up today or the next.

I have discovered an area of my home where I just let stuff collect. I had it clear a week ago when the friend came over. I need to make that a no clutter zone. I put my grocery bags,my purse, etc in that spot on the floor, and the items seem to collect more items such as shoes. Now that I see it clearly, I am going to clear it right now, and make a promise that I will check that spot daily.

Glad to hear from LR and would love to hear from Bitsy and Diane and everybody else. Dear Tillie, write when you can.

OK, Roxie. I haven't gotten caught up on reading all the posts yet, but I saw your request for reports. Here goes...

Spent a couple of hours today working once again at that "family home" I've mentioned before. Spent some of that time cleaning, some of the time boxing up things that the family will probably keep, and some of the time tossing a number of items. I spent most of the day, however, attending some very fun family events.

There you have it...my report for the day. Iced tea clinks.

Sending you much love, Tillie.

Good morning everybody :)
HI! to everyone.
My house is a disgusting mess.
Today I plan to clean the bathroom, sweep and wash floors and vacuum the carpet.
Need to wash dishes too.
This will be just the minimum amount of cleaning needed but I will feel better about living here when it's done.
Without any interruptions it should take about three hours, house really is very tiny.

Keep up all the wonderful progress you all have been making.
And even the little things really add up and you should celebrate getting them done too, not just the big major ones. (((hugs)))

HI Everybody! :)

So much happening.
Another surgical procedure, new home therapy, techniques & equipment.
Lots more driving all the way to Reno for appointments.
Also have other kettles on the fire, like two different part time jobs.
And to top it all off I have been sick but have to keep on going anyways.
So, whenever possible, I have been taking care of myself with eating and resting.

Promise to write more consistently once things settle down a little, hopefully that will be soon.

(((hugs)))

What a wonderful, full day, Roxie! Congratulations!

Very tired after a long day at work and then walked home. Have concert tickets so will be leaving here in ten minutes. Barely enough time to catch my breath.

Hello everyone!

Roxie, great idea on the notebooks and sheet protectors! It is very heartwarming to see! Glad you are taking such good care of yourself and am pleased that your breathing is good enough to be off the oxygen a little bit.

Tillie, I am peeling the layers of the onion! Remarkable. Someone on here once likened the process to building up muscles to get rid of things -- how it gets easier and easier to de-junque (nod to Roxie) and de clutter once you've built up those mental muscles! The onion provides me with another good visual.

LR wishing you much strength, physically, emotionally and spiritually as you clean out the family home.

I am very happy with my home right now. I find that decisions re what to keep, what to buy and what to get rid of come easily to me now. There are tough moments here and there. But I think now in terms of vacuuming and dusting, because my surfaces are mainly clear. And they are clear because I have space for everything. I treasure my space. So much so that I want more space.

I think of all the different tips I've gotten from everyone here as I go through my house. And I need every one!