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Bella_Figura wrote: »Sadly my husband doesn't understand the word 'minimalism'.
Same here! Husband agonizes over getting rid of anything because it may be somehow needed in some mythical future. I have been known to surreptitiously remove stuff by burying it in the trash and he’s never missed a thing! Mercifully he is beginning to come around to the realization that less is good - unless it’s an overstocked pantry.1 -
That is such a wonderful thing to do for your son, Yooly. My aunt did that for my cousin - she took care of everything so that he wouldn't carry that burden. I'm not sure he fully appreciated what she had given him - but after having sorted through both of my mother's left belongings, and my mother in laws and then father in laws a decade later, I was in awe of how my aunt took care of her son, even after she had passed. I'm sure PAV thinks you are saint like for doing this too.
I've been there a bit again this past month. Started off in reverse - with what felt like an ENORMOUS amount of stuff my son/daughter in law left behind - maybe not so much as it felt - but it was all so emotional. Things that were too good to throw out, but they couldn't take it with them, and they ran out of time to deal with. I'm down to one milk crate of hardware type stuff (I thought I was done with that - but found another crate behind some furniture) - and some furniture. All really heavy - so I hope I can sell/give it away through marketplace because I can't carry any of it to the curb myself.
To add some extra fun I've been going through my house because over the past six years every room has turned into a space for The Boy. And that just hurts too much to look at every day. About half of what was in my house at the beginning of the summer is now gone. I flip back and forth between crying because I want it to be like it was (but that isn't going to happen because the Boy is 3,000 km away) and feeling such relief at all the spaciousness - I once was a bit of a minimalist - lol. And my office is now looking like an office again - neat and clean and professional - not a play room with a bed for cuddling and watching movies.
Oh how I miss that bed...lol...the work day drags when I can't stop in the middle and curl up on the bed with the pups and fall asleep to something old on youtube! (Eventually I'll add a pull out bed for visits - that will double as a napping spot for me and the pup(s).
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The heartache will get easier. Just force yourself to get out, rearrange things and get on with it.
My decluttering is kind of second nature cause I don’t have much sentimental attachment to things. Also clutter makes me anxious which results in overeating to calm myself down. Every time we moved -as a child or adult- I would gain weight from the anxiety of the disorder. Can’t relax in a messy space!
It’s crazy I know but something I’ve finally recognized as a food trigger for me.2 -
I'm a bit like that myself too. Surfaces! Must have clear surfaces. Have you ever watched the British comedy Absolutely Fabulous? There is one episode where the star is losing it because there is too much clutter and she needs surfaces!
I can't possibly make myself any busy than I have been the past month. There is so much distraction going on - and outings - and friend visits - and an extra dog - that my brain has little time to wallow. Just sometimes it is hard to make those decisions because I am one to have sentimental attachments. I'm deciding which loveseat to lose. And have to keep the more broken down one because (prepare yourself) that is where my last pup died.
Even though the legs are a bit messed up.
At least I can feel confident the loveseat in better shape will find a good home (because god only knows you can't send your old loveseat to a bad home).
I am such a suck.
At least my eating seems to be a bit more under control! Perhaps that is because my life feels a bit more under control lately.
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OMG 😲. Absolutely, I require cleared surfaces. My other half not so much. The negotiations continue even after 48 years together.
Hubby finds empty surfaces an invitation to display mail, receipts, clutter - because 1. You never know when you need it. 2. Out of sight is out of mind. So how can he remember something if it’s tucked away or filed. 3. Everything is “important”.
He has one room - office- where he can run amok. The door to that room must be closed at all times. Kind of like a teenagers bedroom. I don’t go in there! Ever!1 -
KL is full of hard hitting ladies🤣 and us sensitive and sensible hoarders like yooly's hubby and myself are outnumbered!🤣😹🤣 Off to sulk and figure out if a perfectly almost new in terms of non use 20 year old living room set I am indifferent to (but is in way better shape than the POS in my living room) is worth putting in a trailer/putting in a $200 extra larger trailer to fit and drive to the coast, vs paying to haul it to the local dump or trying to get rid of it in a week!0
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PAV - you don’t REALLY want my opinion on the living room stuff! Walk away quickly. Or call a thrift shop that picks up.
Replace your POS with something you really want.
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But but but but... good condition... brand new.... free(ish).1
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Is it comfortable??????1
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Did a well loved pet die on it? 1
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I was in pain and dealt with it by eating. I will do better tomorrow.4
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AthleteLori wrote: »I was in pain and dealt with it by eating. I will do better tomorrow.
Comfort eating - we’ve all been there. Move on and do better the next day. ❣️
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That my friends is an open window at my home. First time since May that I could turn off the AC and breathe real air. It’s only going to stay cool for a few hours but a definite sign of better days to come.
This morning was rounds of medical lab tests in preparation for annual check. All parts were tapped for fluids! Keeping my fingers crossed that things are still good.1 -
Beautiful, Yooly! Though I am far away - and it hasn't been as hot here - yesterday I opened my windows also! It was dountright chilly this morning.
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Passed ALL my medical tests! Whew. Numbers good, infection gone, weight stable (+-3lbs). Actually looking forward to my annual exam next week. 👍2
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So happy for you Yooly! Great job!1
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Thanks Lori! I used to hate doctor visits because everything was about my weight. I have a new doctor which helps.
Honestly I think the doctors actually listen better now - and it’s no longer you have XXX because you’re obese.1 -
WTG Yooly! Glad to hear that you won't be able to use the old and broken down excuse stuff while leading the way!!!
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Fantastic, Yooly! Pretty cool looking forward to an annual exam. All that work and determination is paying off
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Hey I’m not at goal, still overweight- but it’s so much better than it was.2
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But - at a much healthier weight!
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Yay, well done Yooly!1
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I binged overnight. I had fast food today, and I didn't really enjoy it. That says something. My body likes healthier food, and I've become accustomed to it. I will eat at the lower end of my calorie range for the next few days and focus on eating healthy foods I love.3
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Oh Lori- we all have those days when the bad habits come back to haunt us! I’m going through a bad spell myself.
The only thing to do is go back to what we know works. Small steps. Every day won’t be a resounding success. Let’s try for more good days ahead.2 -
You nailed it, Yooly. Hold on, Lori. Be careful about cutting back to much to "compensate" - that could (will) trigger another binge. I'm preaching what I know - not necessarily what I do. 2
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So much for our one day of “almost” fall.
Went out to lunch cause it’s too hot to care. Probably have yogurt and cereal for dinner. Even canned soup is an effort. AC is pumping away but you can still vaguely feel the 70%+ humidity even indoors.
It’s just so wrong. No crisp days, no fall leaves 🍁 - just NO!1 -
Thanks Yooly and Laurie. I'm definitely not going to overcompensate. I like food too much.
Wow Yooly! Those are some hot temperatures. I hope you get some relief soon.1 -
It’s been this hot since early May. Nothing under 95 pretty much. It is central Texas but this year has been brutal. Even after 30 years here, I’m a northerner at heart.1
