Yesterday I did manage to get the lower level completely cleaned. I pulled out the large vacuum and took care of all the rugs. I used the smaller vacuum on the bare floors AND then I mopped all of them. Finally, dusted all the furniture (Nope, I no longer polish any of them...I find it interesting how things that I thought were so important have gone by the wayside!)
And after all of that...it took about six hours...I made a really nice meal of roasted veggies and chicken. I just realized that a lot of my meals contain roasted veggies. I have fallen in love with roasted carrots. I never really used that vegetable much other than raw. But let me tell you, it's actually a great money saving veggie because it's so inexpensive, lasts long in the fridge and can be used in salads, as a snack but most of all as a main veggie when roasted.
I took a bit of time in the evening to make some ephemera for my junk journals...
The item on the left is a small (2&1/2" by 3") notebook with a velcro closure and two inside cover pockets...
The item on the right side of the top picture is another notebook but this time with the pages attached at the top...
So, today I have a few items to do around the house like making the guest room bed now that the bedding is washed, clean out the fridge (Does your fridge ever get so full of tiny amounts of leftovers that it's hard to find anything? Mine does, unfortunately!) and sweep the outside porches. Not too much...
Mainly, I will be working online, answering emails, sending out notices for the guild, paying bills, etc. I'm also thinking that I may drive to Hudson to pick up some meds and while I'm out, maybe checking out a park. What about you? Any special plans for the day?
As I was cleaning yesterday, I realized that things may not have gotten so unorganized if I followed what some folks call the 'one minute rule'! I don't really like to limit it to one minute, though! I prefer to use a 'less than five minute rule'!
What is it? Well, if a chore can be done in less than five minutes (or only one minute) do it right away. If I can dry the dishes in less than five minutes, do it. If I can hang up my clothes in less that five minutes, do it. Etc., etc., etc. You know, it really does make a difference in the end. Things are more easily organized than if you wait until it all piles up and then takes a lot longer time to deal with it.
I hope you have a day full of wonder today.
Talk with you tomorrow...