I do feel as if I’ve fallen off the blogging bandwagon a bit in recent weeks. I just realized that I’ve missed two What I Ate Wednesdays in a row. Not good. I realized that yesterday and dutifully took a picture of my lunch when we went out. Of course, I’m saving it for next week!
I’ve had my head in a box, or a bag or under a rock for quite a while now. For a couple of reasons, my progress has slowed, but I am NOT giving up. I had been going full force for several weeks and I suppose I needed this break. I’ve done some smaller projects and to his credit, Ralph has gotten some things done which I appreciate.
I was proud of myself that on Monday the recycling went out with my big Yard Sale signs that I’ve had for quite a few years.
You may remember them from this summer’s yard sale. I’ve decided…No more yard sales for me. I did a lot of work for very little return and I figured if there will be no more sales, I don’t need them anymore. Even they were hard to part with because Ralph had made them for me, but what did I need them for now? I was surprised what was behind them when I moved them…a Lot of stuff I can get rid of! Love it!
I’ve decided that when the time comes that we’re ready to leave the house, I’m going to use a friend’s suggestion. An ad on Craigslist that says For Sale…Contents of House. Whatever is left that I don’t want, will be for sale. If it doesn’t go, I make a call to the thrift store where I’ve been donating everything. They even pick up! I love it.
Just to give you an idea of how things are going…this is what my poor porch looks like after all of my foraging.
I haven’t been neat about it, I just need to get them out of my way. The boxes in the back corner are all packed. In fact they are some of the boxes I went through last week to weed out books. Those are ready to Go when we go. These in the front will be re-packed with things to go with us.
Funny thing is, I was feeling I was heading for a slump but now that I talk about it, I’m feeling much better. Every day…If I just keep working at it every day…I’ll get there.
Happy Thursday!
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I’m trying to get rid of everything in my house because my dad and mom were hoarders and I was the one that had to clean out their houses. They were divorced. I won’t do that to my kids. But be careful of Craig’s list. Meet them at a public place to sell them stuff. Have a great weekend.
Thanks, Marie! The Craigslist would only be when we are ready to leave and I wouldn’t be here by myself. I’d be ready to move completely. I’m wary of it too, but thanks for worrying about me!
No slump for you! 🙂 Give yourself scheduled days off.Even the retired sometimes need a ‘weekend’
Thanks, Val. I keep plugging along. I refuse to still be in NJ another winter. So 2014 needs to be the year! Keep your fingers crossed. Then you can visit NM!!
You’re still doing great Fran and kudos to you for showing the porch picture. Remember to give yourself some down time too; it’s great for recharging the mind and the body.
Oh, Meghan, the porch was nothing compared to the rest of it. Really too embarrassed to show that, but I made a huge and I mean HUGE dent in it this weekend. I’m feeling pretty smug about the whole thing!
That’s my girl. Can’t wait to check out your Week In Review!!
Thanks, Meghan, you’re the best!