eureka!
 

Oranizing Becksters, Hello!

My MIL had offered me storage space in a small unheated shed next to her house. She's mentioned it a few times, but think, what can I put in there? I only have paper to store--:nono: I don't! While oggling my brand new drywall walls in the studio today I pulled forward all the stuff that needs to leave the studio and the bulk of it could be stored in an unheated shed. All my market display stuff can go there. It's all metal and sticks and some fabric and plastic. AWESOME and I hope it's still available for me to use! I'm going to call and ask tonight. The other stuff can be sandwiched between the desks and the wall. It's all coming together. Very pleased! My special purchase will be a chair with wheels for my space. A nice highback office chair. My heater didn't come today. I hope it arrives by the end of the week!

I picked up my mom's laudry from her place and since this gets me thinking about laundry, I'm going to take 15 minutes (setting the timer) to focus on the clothes pile in the bedroom. We'll see how far that gets me. Past experience tells me it'll be significant.

Bye for now.

Onebyone, is your MIL's shed dry? I live in such a wet area this is always on my mind when I think about storage.

Today I'm travelling to the other side of the country for a funeral tomorrow. Credit for going by train rather than driving. Credit for going via London and having my hair cut by an old friend.

5 - emptied and put away the suitcases and other bags
6 - cleaned sitting room window and window ledge
7 - reconciled bank account, did all the sewing
8 - sorted out little freezer
9 - cooked Seville oranges (and also bought the crystallised ginger for the marmalade)
10 - unplanned editing and translation
11 - unplanned editing and translation
12 - sliced peel, cooked pith & seeds for pectin, added lemon juice and froze Seville oranges

Safe travels, silverbirch!

Yesterday as we made smoothies, our vitamix again showed a problem with some leaking oil. Calling the company has been on my mind for months. Why not just do it? Because I imagine the hassle of mailing it off for repair....
Co# was right on the back. I called and they determined the leak comes from the container bearings not the base. They offer 1 free container replacement with the warranty so it's on it's way. Yay!
And!!! Major credit for registering it when I bought it so this fix IS covered by warranty. It's the first question they asked me...."did you register it when you purchased it?"

November "Project" Daily Log (rental #1, #2, #3)
1.change locks(#3),wash all floor vents(#2), test floor stain(#2)
2. Drive up and check heat after work (real job)
3. Same as day 2 plus email contractor and make two addl. calls regarding carpet installation
4.drive up after work then call contractor to ask why they didn't show up, contacted helper to discuss bathroom issue(#2)
5. Drive up with helper to look at bathroom(#2), remove couch and mattress and tear out carpet/pad (#3)
ETA-listed to piano which was left at(#2) with local free cycle group
6. Figured out new configuration for carpet/linoleum replacement (#3)
7. 3 helpers today! We painted 4 rooms (#1) and continued cleaning ceiling (#3). I made 2 more connections regarding piano and contacted another tenant regarding a perspective renter
8. carpet process started...we picked out carpet and got set up in the system for our measure, visited restore and picked up some electrical covers, dropped curtains off for drycleaning and had 3 helpers cleaning/painting
9. worked at restaurant but did go up after work and did initial tear out in bathroom that needs complete tear out.
10. did home chores before work. Sunday....no work at the rental projects
11. Called homedepotcredit before work to order addl. card and change mailing address. Went up after work and checked each vacant rental to make sure heat/water was ok for my leaving. Noticed heating vents hadn't been put back in after floor painting so I put them back before leaving.
12. Ended vitamixprocrastination and resolved ongoing issue.

Hello!!
 

Hi De-Clutterers, I've been absent for months. I was active here almost exactly one year ago, when I jumped in to commiserate about our challenges and projects.

Lexxiss, you now have multiple rentals to take care of?? :faint: but I see how your home infrastructure is on maintenance basis and that is fantastic :carrot:

I also remember onebyone, gardener'sjoy, geoblewis, and Hi :wave: to others :)

My living room project, which i told of last year, has been in maintenance for one year now - YAY. Small piles do start to accumulate and I ruthlessly deal with them, lol (My situation is a DH who 'does not see' clutter and is loath to get rid of ANYTHING, even an empty junk mail envelope; and a DS who is easy going but not as tidy-oriented as I'd like :D )

Another project that has stayed in maintenance is the kitchen glassware cabinets, I bravely removed many items last year, expecting to get flak about it (novelty cups and glasses) but not a word, and putting away glasses and such is so much easier when you are not fighting for space.

Now..I have 2 more major challenges. One is to make our tiny dining room, useable again. It has a large computer wall unit thing taking up one wall, and this workspace is abandoned by my DH, he does his computer work upstairs now. There are so many discs, software things, I folders, stuff that I don't know is important or not, and he is soooo very loath to tackle it. There is a shelving cabinet that only holds our collection of Waterford crystal. And a small dining table that has a small amount of stuff on it.

As onebyone mentioned, I also want a place to SIT like a normal person and eat a meal, NOT in the living room.

DH will not do this on his own. I am willing to do all the hauling to reuse, recycle, dump...but I can't make the decision on throwing out something electronic that might have sensitive info on it.

so this is always frustrating for me.

The second project is the back porch, I mentioned it last year, it is 'out of sight, out of mind' until you go out there and go out of your mind, lol. DH and sometimes DS have put stuff back there, for years, when they don't want to deal with it.

Yesterday I started on one corner..I was getting very angry at what I was finding. Empty boxes, when they bought electronics and were too lazy to break down the boxes. Multiple computer towers, multiple monitors, multiple dvd players, a tv. I counted FIVE Christmas tree base/holders (when DH can't find something he just buys more)

I took a carload to the ReUse center and filled our trash/recycle bins. There is a noticeable difference in that one tiny corner. But it's a start.

Anyway, wanted to say Hi and continue on, ladies!! :carrot:

read the following a few pages ago -

"Really an eye-opening lesson for me, going through my mother's house. I don't care to make life so hard on my sons when I'm old. I'd rather they wanted to spend time with me rather than clear out my house someday."

I am almost 53 years old but both my parents are gone. I had to deal with my dad's home and estate..thank goodness he was not a hoarder and just had 'normal' amounts of life possessions in his condo. My mom was living in a 19 room farmhouse but did not have abnormal amounts of items either. I will NOT put our 2 sons through the horrible hassle of dealing with our stuff.

:wave: Holly

Tomorrow I plan to clean three small shelves of plaster dust as well as putting away my things from this lightning trip cross-country (still on the train).

5 - emptied and put away the suitcases and other bags
6 - cleaned sitting room window and window ledge
7 - reconciled bank account, did all the sewing
8 - sorted out little freezer
9 - cooked Seville oranges (and also bought the crystallised ginger for the marmalade)
10 - unplanned editing and translation
11 - unplanned editing and translation
12 - sliced peel, cooked pith & seeds for pectin, added lemon juice and froze Seville oranges
13 - hair cut
14 - funeral

Silverbirch :wave: :)

yesterday I dragged out to my car the following; a huge TV set (why don't manufacturers put just 2 little handles or indents on big bulky things??) a Tangerine Mac, two computer towers, broken pedestal fan, a dog kennel big enough for a St. Bernard, a direct vent heater, a bag of misc. computer related cables, a bag of household re-use stuff. Cost - $3.50. Sense of accomplishment - Priceless :D

Still have only progressed about 6 feet though :eek:

Most of my routines have fallen apart in the last week but, for some reason, this one is still going. Actually, I know the reason. It's because I have a log and a daily streak going. It's embarrassing how well that works for me. Apparently, I need to start logging some of my other things.

So, anyway, I want to update my log before I lose track. And pledge to do 10 minutes of filing today even though it's going to be another strange one.

November organizing tasks log:
1. Organize writing stuff
2. Finish organizing writing stuff
3. Implement new scheme for time management
4. 10 minutes filing project
5. 18 minutes filing project
6. 10 minutes filing project
7. 10 minutes filing project
8. 10 minutes filing project
9: 20 minutes filing project
10: 50 minutes filing project
11: Winterize and bring home things from the cabin
12: Work with DH to organize travel supplies
13: Prep for cleaning crew
14: 10 minutes filing

:wave: Holly! Welcome back! I will enjoy reading your progress!

It's been several days since I've posted. Hopefully I can accurately update my list. Reminded of my ongoing list, I have made progress every day!

Tomorrow, I start my 3 day stint at the restaurant. I have been keeping up with household stuff and will complete something before I leave tomorrow.

November "Project" Daily Log (rental #1, #2, #3)
1.change locks(#3),wash all floor vents(#2), test floor stain(#2)
2. Drive up and check heat after work (real job)
3. Same as day 2 plus email contractor and make two addl. calls regarding carpet installation
4.drive up after work then call contractor to ask why they didn't show up, contacted helper to discuss bathroom issue(#2)
5. Drive up with helper to look at bathroom(#2), remove couch and mattress and tear out carpet/pad (#3)
ETA-listed to piano which was left at(#2) with local free cycle group
6. Figured out new configuration for carpet/linoleum replacement (#3)
7. 3 helpers today! We painted 4 rooms (#1) and continued cleaning ceiling (#3). I made 2 more connections regarding piano and contacted another tenant regarding a perspective renter
8. carpet process started (#2&3)...we picked out carpet and got set up in the system for our measure, visited restore and picked up some electrical covers, dropped curtains off for drycleaning(#2) and had 3 helpers cleaning/painting#1/3)
9. worked at restaurant but did go up after work and did initial tear out in bathroom that needs complete tear out. (#2)
10. did home chores before work. Sunday....no work at the rental projects
11. Called homedepotcredit before work to order addl. card and change mailing address. Went up after work and checked each vacant rental to make sure heat/water was ok for my leaving. Noticed heating vents hadn't been put back in after floor painting (#3) so I put them back before leaving.
12. Ended vitamixprocrastination and resolved ongoing issue.
13. Called and made appt. for carpet measure,(#2/3) called and ordered install for new gas meter,(my own rental) **successfully**took apart plumbing and fixed my own tub drip.
14. Worked on my bathroom tub reno at swimhouse for 1 hr and traveled over to meet carpet measurer.
15. Put together project payroll and got checks issued and distributed. Returned message from H.Depot regarding carpet, wrote check and delivered to heater guy, initiated process of ordering extra cabinet necessary for furnace ducting.

weekend plans
 

Hi

We're getting a bonus warm weather weekend so I'm going to take advantage and move my extra stuff to MIL's shed tomorrow. We're also storing our bikes there which makes me feel good.

My heater arrived today. It's twice as wide as I expected and half as heavy. Can't wait to turn it on in the studio tomorrow ans see what it can do!

Here at home I did go through the baskets of clothes but need to take amore serious look at it all soon. But first I need ti tackle the small pile that's in the middle of the kitchen floor. I'd like to clear that away this weekend. It's really an eyesore.

Lexxiss I think I would have to write detailed lists to keep all three of your projects moving forward not to mention the needs of your mom and DH and of work. That's some fancy living you're doing these days! Big Credit to you! Are you able to get your hot springs at all??

Better be off. :wave: to everyone here.

onebyone, happy moving! I did get over to the pool house this week. The first visit for me since Sept. It was nice but short. The rentals are complicated because they are all in different stages and much depends on others showing up when they say they will. My brain is pretty organized these days and the question is always what can I do TODAY. I can plan to paint ceilings on tues/thurs but if the drywall guys put me off for two weeks it doesn't happen until they finish and I just keep doing other things. I do have a long term priority which is get my easiest one 100% ready for the re-rent first...then prioritize the second....then we will work on the big one which needs a bathroom reno...complicated.

I went to bed early and woke early, too. I accomplished many chores around the house AND FINALLY broke down and organized the file for my personal rental reno. It feels good now that it's finished. credit.

November "Project" Daily Log (rental #1, #2, #3)
1.change locks(#3),wash all floor vents(#2), test floor stain(#2)
2. Drive up and check heat after work (real job)
3. Same as day 2 plus email contractor and make two addl. calls regarding carpet installation
4.drive up after work then call contractor to ask why they didn't show up, contacted helper to discuss bathroom issue(#2)
5. Drive up with helper to look at bathroom(#2), remove couch and mattress and tear out carpet/pad (#3)
ETA-listed to piano which was left at(#2) with local free cycle group
6. Figured out new configuration for carpet/linoleum replacement (#3)
7. 3 helpers today! We painted 4 rooms (#1) and continued cleaning ceiling (#3). I made 2 more connections regarding piano and contacted another tenant regarding a perspective renter
8. carpet process started (#2&3)...we picked out carpet and got set up in the system for our measure, visited restore and picked up some electrical covers, dropped curtains off for drycleaning(#2) and had 3 helpers cleaning/painting#1/3)
9. worked at restaurant but did go up after work and did initial tear out in bathroom that needs complete tear out. (#2)
10. did home chores before work. Sunday....no work at the rental projects
11. Called homedepotcredit before work to order addl. card and change mailing address. Went up after work and checked each vacant rental to make sure heat/water was ok for my leaving. Noticed heating vents hadn't been put back in after floor painting (#3) so I put them back before leaving.
12. Ended vitamixprocrastination and resolved ongoing issue.
13. Called and made appt. for carpet measure,(#2/3) called and ordered install for new gas meter,(my own rental) **successfully**took apart plumbing and fixed my own tub drip.
14. Worked on my bathroom tub reno at swimhouse for 1 hr and traveled over to meet carpet measurer.
15. Put together project payroll and got checks issued and distributed. Returned message from H.Depot regarding carpet, wrote check and delivered to heater guy, initiated process of ordering extra cabinet necessary for furnace ducting. ETA-set up appt.(next Tues) for heating guy to come check out and explain complicated furnaces(one which isn't working) (#2)
16. household chores and reorganization of personal rental file.

Still keeping up my daily streak of this and of my exercise. Daily streaks work for me. I'm going to use these two things as the foundation for getting the rest of my life back on track.

November organizing tasks log:
1. Organize writing stuff
2. Finish organizing writing stuff
3. Implement new scheme for time management
4. 10 minutes filing project
5. 18 minutes filing project
6. 10 minutes filing project
7. 10 minutes filing project
8. 10 minutes filing project
9: 20 minutes filing project
10: 50 minutes filing project
11: Winterize and bring home things from the cabin
12: Work with DH to organize travel supplies
13: Prep for cleaning crew
14: 10 minutes filing
15: 25 minutes filing
16: 10 minutes filing

studio prep
 

Hello

More studio prep today. I'm going to see if I can install the ceiling heater on my own. It needs 3' clearance all around it to safely function. I have a non-functioning set of fluorescent lights up there which were installed for me, so I'm hoping that if I can take these down I can put my heater in its place. It'd be great if this was the solution. Otherwise there is a plank of wood at the very top of the wall. Maybe I could attach to it? We'll see.

And, since there is so much room in that shed, I am going to take another look at my studio to see if I have anything else that could go there.

Today I'm going to deal with the kitchen pile. I already had to go into it to fish out the empty rubbermaid bin, so it's time to focus there as well.

silverbirch you asked if the shed was dry, well it's not waterproof. I think it's dry enough so long as the rain isn't heavy or prolonged. It's an aluminum shed with some daylight showing at the seams. I was told the ceiling once caved in due to heavy snow accumulation. The interior has been reinforced with a piece of lumber spanning its length in the ceiling, and then another propping that up from the floor beneath it. I was also warned that if the wind blows the snow at the door, the doors could buckle and/or open. So, whatever goes in there needs to be able to take this, and so, my 1930's vanity, now filling my bedroom closet, can't go there. Too bad.

Okay time to get on it.
Have a fruitful and productive day.

I had to think about it since a had a long day at the restaurant. Then I remembered.... Very early this morning I wrote a concise and polite email to the drywall guy explaining how I felt about things and why it was important that he finish this job in a timely fashion. He has not answered back. Oh well. I also drove up to the project after work and checked each unit to make sure the heat was on and the water was dripping.
I will update my log tomorrow. I am very tired and posting from my iPhone.

I thought I'd do more filing today, but we had a wind storm, so I picked up sticks in the yard instead. I'll work on files more tomorrow.

November organizing tasks log:
1. Organize writing stuff
2. Finish organizing writing stuff
3. Implement new scheme for time management
4. 10 minutes filing project
5. 18 minutes filing project
6. 10 minutes filing project
7. 10 minutes filing project
8. 10 minutes filing project
9: 20 minutes filing project
10: 50 minutes filing project
11: Winterize and bring home things from the cabin
12: Work with DH to organize travel supplies
13: Prep for cleaning crew
14: 10 minutes filing
15: 25 minutes filing
16: 10 minutes filing
17: clean up sticks from wind storm

Still didn't get back to filing, but did some research and made some phone calls -- to deal with the city about a tree that fell in the wind storm, to get a survey, and to get some bids on other tree removals.

November organizing tasks log:
1. Organize writing stuff
2. Finish organizing writing stuff
3. Implement new scheme for time management
4. 10 minutes filing project
5. 18 minutes filing project
6. 10 minutes filing project
7. 10 minutes filing project
8. 10 minutes filing project
9: 20 minutes filing project
10: 50 minutes filing project
11: Winterize and bring home things from the cabin
12: Work with DH to organize travel supplies
13: Prep for cleaning crew
14: 10 minutes filing
15: 25 minutes filing
16: 10 minutes filing
17: clean up sticks from wind storm
18: phone calls

I've updated my log...finding it really helpful to have an ongoing list of what I've accomplished.
This morning I meet with heating guy to evaluate furnace(#3). He's also going to show me how to relight pilots and change filters. I've already been to the project twice...once to look at drywall/spray job (not very professional, in my opinion) and second time to crawl to the furnace in the basement and install new light bulbs, while getting oriented before the heater guy comes.
I've also had some time this morning to catch up around the house. I'll do a bit more before the 10am appt. Credit. I'm finding the immensity of the project far easier when my own space is clean and organized.

November "Project" Daily Log (rental #1, #2, #3)
1.change locks(#3),wash all floor vents(#2), test floor stain(#2)
2. Drive up and check heat after work (real job)
3. Same as day 2 plus email contractor and make two addl. calls regarding carpet installation
4.drive up after work then call contractor to ask why they didn't show up, contacted helper to discuss bathroom issue(#2)
5. Drive up with helper to look at bathroom(#2), remove couch and mattress and tear out carpet/pad (#3)
ETA-listed to piano which was left at(#2) with local free cycle group
6. Figured out new configuration for carpet/linoleum replacement (#3)
7. 3 helpers today! We painted 4 rooms (#1) and continued cleaning ceiling (#3). I made 2 more connections regarding piano and contacted another tenant regarding a perspective renter
8. carpet process started (#2&3)...we picked out carpet and got set up in the system for our measure, visited restore and picked up some electrical covers, dropped curtains off for drycleaning(#2) and had 3 helpers cleaning/painting#1/3)
9. worked at restaurant but did go up after work and did initial tear out in bathroom that needs complete tear out. (#2)
10. did home chores before work. Sunday....no work at the rental projects
11. Called homedepotcredit before work to order addl. card and change mailing address. Went up after work and checked each vacant rental to make sure heat/water was ok for my leaving. Noticed heating vents hadn't been put back in after floor painting (#3) so I put them back before leaving.
12. Ended vitamixprocrastination and resolved ongoing issue.
13. Called and made appt. for carpet measure,(#2/3) called and ordered install for new gas meter,(my own rental) **successfully**took apart plumbing and fixed my own tub drip.
14. Worked on my bathroom tub reno at swimhouse for 1 hr and traveled over to meet carpet measurer.
15. Put together project payroll and got checks issued and distributed. Returned message from H.Depot regarding carpet, wrote check and delivered to heater guy, initiated process of ordering extra cabinet necessary for furnace ducting. ETA-set up appt.(next Tues) for heating guy to come check out and explain complicated furnaces(one which isn't working) (#2)
16. household chores and reorganization of personal rental file.
17. Wrote a very thought out email to drywall guy re:finishing #1
18. Trip to HDepot to pay for carpets, p/u linoleum and 5 gal. paint
19. Meet w/heating guy re: furnace at #3

Got back to my filing project. I intend to do more tomorrow.

November organizing tasks log:
1. Organize writing stuff
2. Finish organizing writing stuff
3. Implement new scheme for time management
4. 10 minutes filing project
5. 18 minutes filing project
6. 10 minutes filing project
7. 10 minutes filing project
8. 10 minutes filing project
9: 20 minutes filing project
10: 50 minutes filing project
11: Winterize and bring home things from the cabin
12: Work with DH to organize travel supplies
13: Prep for cleaning crew
14: 10 minutes filing
15: 25 minutes filing
16: 10 minutes filing
17: clean up sticks from wind storm
18: phone calls
19: 10 minutes filing

Good morning! I've been slogging my way back to equilibrium since I returned from my aunt's funeral. As soon as I returned the SO had to leave for a few days with his recently bereaved father. The DB has been battling with a virus for about three weeks, going to school, not going to school and he's still got it. We haven't recovered from the plastering we had done when we went to France and I've decided that we probably shan't get there until after Christmas - realism in the face of other demands. I could go on but you get the picture. I've done a lot of good things each day but things are far from straight.

Today I'm going to move my too-small clothes out of the way to a trunk upstairs. They are in a vacuum-packed envelope so they don't take up much space but it's still too much in the tiny bedroom. My aim is to see what winter clothes I do have. I also hope to find my pair of winter trousers. Yes, I only have one pair. :hug:

Onward, friends!

5 - emptied and put away the suitcases and other bags
6 - cleaned sitting room window and window ledge
7 - reconciled bank account, did all the sewing
8 - sorted out little freezer
9 - cooked Seville oranges (and also bought the crystallised ginger for the marmalade)
10 - unplanned editing and translation
11 - unplanned editing and translation
12 - sliced peel, cooked pith & seeds for pectin, added lemon juice and froze Seville oranges
13 - hair cut
14 - funeral
15-19 catching up, dealing with funeral fall-out etc

Silverbirch, very sorry about your family's loss :( :hug:

I have to admit that as I was skimmnig this thread, I incorrectly interpreted each posting's numeral listings as daily credit listings ::eek: As in, I didn't realize that on the 17th, folks were listing their accomplishments up to that date, I thought that post was what one had accomplished on that one day :devil:

But I am still encouraged by what you all have accomplished and your daily commitments!

Lexxiss I can imagine that your drive for the rental projects can only be accomplished because your home is in good shape due to your efforts :carrot:

I have today and tomorrow off and I need to keep my resolve at going into that back porch and hauling out more and dealing with it.

Have a wonderful, productive, de-cluttery day!

If I may peek in.

Nov 19 - 30 minutes of organizing files to help find receipts from previous appliance purchases.

:welcome3: Bill! Good luck with the back porch, Holly!

I've moved the clothes I don't need at present. Now my big drawer opens so much more easily. I found my winter trousers, misfiled in the exercise clothes box. And I shall be giving away a cheap pair of exercise trousers which have never flattered me and I thought once that I'd fit into and look great. This has never happened as I'm still the same shape as I was and those cut-off type trousers do nothing at all for me. So out they go.

Tomorrow I'll sort out my shoes and put away my sandals. The time has come for that.

5 - emptied and put away the suitcases and other bags
6 - cleaned sitting room window and window ledge
7 - reconciled bank account, did all the sewing
8 - sorted out little freezer
9 - cooked Seville oranges (and also bought the crystallised ginger for the marmalade)
10 - unplanned editing and translation
11 - unplanned editing and translation
12 - sliced peel, cooked pith & seeds for pectin, added lemon juice and froze Seville oranges
13 - hair cut
14 - funeral
15-19 catching up, dealing with funeral fall-out etc
20 - put too-small clothes into storage and found winter trousers

Sorry for your family's loss, Silverbirch. Good for you for taking time to deal with the fall-out and moving forward.

Welcome, BillBlueEyes!

VermontMom, hope the effort on your back porch is going well.

I got in my filing today and intend to work on it again tomorrow.

November organizing tasks log:
1. Organize writing stuff
2. Finish organizing writing stuff
3. Implement new scheme for time management
4. 10 minutes filing project
5. 18 minutes filing project
6. 10 minutes filing project
7. 10 minutes filing project
8. 10 minutes filing project
9: 20 minutes filing project
10: 50 minutes filing project
11: Winterize and bring home things from the cabin
12: Work with DH to organize travel supplies
13: Prep for cleaning crew
14: 10 minutes filing
15: 25 minutes filing
16: 10 minutes filing
17: clean up sticks from wind storm
18: phone calls
19: 10 minutes filing
20: 10 minutes filing

Yesterday we painted, and will hopefully finish today(#1). My helper and I are going to figure out and start linoleum(#3) so carpet installation can be scheduled. Heating guy called re: my own project and gas meter hasn't been installed. I need to call energy co. TODAY!

At home, things got astray as I walked out the door at 6am and didn't return until 5. I went to bed early so I could get back on track at home this morning before work. Credit.

I started some negative thinking this morning...these projects should be wrapping up sooner. I squelched the thoughts, after reviewing my daily log. I am doing the best I am able with this daunting project. credit.


November "Project" Daily Log (rental #1, #2, #3)
1.change locks(#3),wash all floor vents(#2), test floor stain(#2)
2. Drive up and check heat after work (real job)
3. Same as day 2 plus email contractor and make two addl. calls regarding carpet installation
4.drive up after work then call contractor to ask why they didn't show up, contacted helper to discuss bathroom issue(#2)
5. Drive up with helper to look at bathroom(#2), remove couch and mattress and tear out carpet/pad (#3)
ETA-listed to piano which was left at(#2) with local free cycle group
6. Figured out new configuration for carpet/linoleum replacement (#3)
7. 3 helpers today! We painted 4 rooms (#1) and continued cleaning ceiling (#3). I made 2 more connections regarding piano and contacted another tenant regarding a perspective renter
8. carpet process started (#2&3)...we picked out carpet and got set up in the system for our measure, visited restore and picked up some electrical covers, dropped curtains off for drycleaning(#2) and had 3 helpers cleaning/painting#1/3)
9. worked at restaurant but did go up after work and did initial tear out in bathroom that needs complete tear out. (#2)
10. did home chores before work. Sunday....no work at the rental projects
11. Called homedepotcredit before work to order addl. card and change mailing address. Went up after work and checked each vacant rental to make sure heat/water was ok for my leaving. Noticed heating vents hadn't been put back in after floor painting (#3) so I put them back before leaving.
12. Ended vitamixprocrastination and resolved ongoing issue.
13. Called and made appt. for carpet measure,(#2/3) called and ordered install for new gas meter,(my own rental) **successfully**took apart plumbing and fixed my own tub drip.
14. Worked on my bathroom tub reno at swimhouse for 1 hr and traveled over to meet carpet measurer.
15. Put together project payroll and got checks issued and distributed. Returned message from H.Depot regarding carpet, wrote check and delivered to heater guy, initiated process of ordering extra cabinet necessary for furnace ducting. ETA-set up appt.(next Tues) for heating guy to come check out and explain complicated furnaces(one which isn't working) (#2)
16. household chores and reorganization of personal rental file.
17. Wrote a very thought out email to drywall guy re:finishing #1
18. Trip to HDepot to pay for carpets, p/u linoleum and 5 gal. paint
19. Meet w/heating guy re: furnace at #3
20. Paint (#1), called helper to set up linoleum project for 21st (#2)

Lexxiss: You are doing great! I'm finding the log useful for that sort of thing as well. What I can do every day is what I do and there is progress being made. It all adds up. My wanting it done faster doesn't mean that was ever possible.

Today, in my filing project, I came across a napkin with notes on it! I refused to file it. DH thought it was funny so he scanned it.

Tomorrow is a busy day, but I can surely find 10 minutes to keep going on this project.

November organizing tasks log:
1. Organize writing stuff
2. Finish organizing writing stuff
3. Implement new scheme for time management
4. 10 minutes filing project
5. 18 minutes filing project
6. 10 minutes filing project
7. 10 minutes filing project
8. 10 minutes filing project
9: 20 minutes filing project
10: 50 minutes filing project
11: Winterize and bring home things from the cabin
12: Work with DH to organize travel supplies
13: Prep for cleaning crew
14: 10 minutes filing
15: 25 minutes filing
16: 10 minutes filing
17: clean up sticks from wind storm
18: phone calls
19: 10 minutes filing
20: 10 minutes filing
21: 15 minutes filing

Been busy moving forward with my mother's house renovations. The entire interior has been cleared out, it was pasteurized to kill mold and termites, and now we're in the process of tossing out trash. Still a lot of work to get done, but it's nice to finally see some progress.

One thing I'm realizing is that this work is going to take a lot longer than I expected. I get angry every day that I'm working on someone else's life and not mine. Somehow I need to turn this around for myself, or I'll be mired in emotional eating when the days are just a little too tough to handle.

Still filing!

November organizing tasks log:
1. Organize writing stuff
2. Finish organizing writing stuff
3. Implement new scheme for time management
4. 10 minutes filing project
5. 18 minutes filing project
6. 10 minutes filing project
7. 10 minutes filing project
8. 10 minutes filing project
9: 20 minutes filing project
10: 50 minutes filing project
11: Winterize and bring home things from the cabin
12: Work with DH to organize travel supplies
13: Prep for cleaning crew
14: 10 minutes filing
15: 25 minutes filing
16: 10 minutes filing
17: clean up sticks from wind storm
18: phone calls
19: 10 minutes filing
20: 10 minutes filing
21: 15 minutes filing
22: 10 minutes filing

Today I go back to my real job. I forgot a necessary email yesterday so I did that and set my sights for picking up the house before I leave. Yesterday we found two drips under the sink (#1) and determined we need a new hot water heater so I will talk to my plumber who comes to the restaurant every day.

November "Project" Daily Log (rental #1, #2, #3)
1.change locks(#3),wash all floor vents(#2), test floor stain(#2)
2. Drive up and check heat after work (real job)
3. Same as day 2 plus email contractor and make two addl. calls regarding carpet installation
4.drive up after work then call contractor to ask why they didn't show up, contacted helper to discuss bathroom issue(#2)
5. Drive up with helper to look at bathroom(#2), remove couch and mattress and tear out carpet/pad (#3)
ETA-listed to piano which was left at(#2) with local free cycle group
6. Figured out new configuration for carpet/linoleum replacement (#3)
7. 3 helpers today! We painted 4 rooms (#1) and continued cleaning ceiling (#3). I made 2 more connections regarding piano and contacted another tenant regarding a perspective renter
8. carpet process started (#2&3)...we picked out carpet and got set up in the system for our measure, visited restore and picked up some electrical covers, dropped curtains off for drycleaning(#2) and had 3 helpers cleaning/painting#1/3)
9. worked at restaurant but did go up after work and did initial tear out in bathroom that needs complete tear out. (#2)
10. did home chores before work. Sunday....no work at the rental projects
11. Called homedepotcredit before work to order addl. card and change mailing address. Went up after work and checked each vacant rental to make sure heat/water was ok for my leaving. Noticed heating vents hadn't been put back in after floor painting (#3) so I put them back before leaving.
12. Ended vitamixprocrastination and resolved ongoing issue.
13. Called and made appt. for carpet measure,(#2/3) called and ordered install for new gas meter,(my own rental) **successfully**took apart plumbing and fixed my own tub drip.
14. Worked on my bathroom tub reno at swimhouse for 1 hr and traveled over to meet carpet measurer.
15. Put together project payroll and got checks issued and distributed. Returned message from H.Depot regarding carpet, wrote check and delivered to heater guy, initiated process of ordering extra cabinet necessary for furnace ducting. ETA-set up appt.(next Tues) for heating guy to come check out and explain complicated furnaces(one which isn't working) (#2)
16. household chores and reorganization of personal rental file.
17. Wrote a very thought out email to drywall guy re:finishing #1
18. Trip to HDepot to pay for carpets, p/u linoleum and 5 gal. paint
19. Meet w/heating guy re: furnace at #3
20. Paint (#1), called helper to set up linoleum project for 21st (#2)
21. Finished current phase of painting, pulled and folded tarps and washed floors(#1). Made phone calls to inspector and energy co which resulted in meter install.
22. Took mom up for tour of progress, hauled accumulated trash (#1), met with linoleum installer and took major returns to Hdepot. Met in evening w/furnace man to test new furnace at my personal project.
23. Emailed necessary instructions to linoleum installer and did major p/u at home.

I plan to finish the shoe/sandal job today.

5 - emptied and put away the suitcases and other bags
6 - cleaned sitting room window and window ledge
7 - reconciled bank account, did all the sewing
8 - sorted out little freezer
9 - cooked Seville oranges (and also bought the crystallised ginger for the marmalade)
10 - unplanned editing and translation
11 - unplanned editing and translation
12 - sliced peel, cooked pith & seeds for pectin, added lemon juice and froze Seville oranges
13 - hair cut
14 - funeral
15-19 catching up, dealing with funeral fall-out etc
20 - put too-small clothes into storage and found winter trousers
21 - unplanned work
22 - did half of the shoe/sandal job

Still filing! Today is the 40th day in a row that I've done something. That's motivating!

November organizing tasks log:
1. Organize writing stuff
2. Finish organizing writing stuff
3. Implement new scheme for time management
4. 10 minutes filing project
5. 18 minutes filing project
6. 10 minutes filing project
7. 10 minutes filing project
8. 10 minutes filing project
9: 20 minutes filing project
10: 50 minutes filing project
11: Winterize and bring home things from the cabin
12: Work with DH to organize travel supplies
13: Prep for cleaning crew
14: 10 minutes filing
15: 25 minutes filing
16: 10 minutes filing
17: clean up sticks from wind storm
18: phone calls
19: 10 minutes filing
20: 10 minutes filing
21: 15 minutes filing
22: 10 minutes filing
23: 15 minutes filing

I can really empathize with this! I get angry at working so hard at taking care of my family's inattention. It's difficult.

I spent much of the day planning and organizing in ways that I hope will make the coming busy week run smoother.

November organizing tasks log:
1. Organize writing stuff
2. Finish organizing writing stuff
3. Implement new scheme for time management
4. 10 minutes filing project
5. 18 minutes filing project
6. 10 minutes filing project
7. 10 minutes filing project
8. 10 minutes filing project
9: 20 minutes filing project
10: 50 minutes filing project
11: Winterize and bring home things from the cabin
12: Work with DH to organize travel supplies
13: Prep for cleaning crew
14: 10 minutes filing
15: 25 minutes filing
16: 10 minutes filing
17: clean up sticks from wind storm
18: phone calls
19: 10 minutes filing
20: 10 minutes filing
21: 15 minutes filing
22: 10 minutes filing
23: 15 minutes filing
24: planning & organizing

Back to filing!

November organizing tasks log:
1. Organize writing stuff
2. Finish organizing writing stuff
3. Implement new scheme for time management
4. 10 minutes filing project
5. 18 minutes filing project
6. 10 minutes filing project
7. 10 minutes filing project
8. 10 minutes filing project
9: 20 minutes filing project
10: 50 minutes filing project
11: Winterize and bring home things from the cabin
12: Work with DH to organize travel supplies
13: Prep for cleaning crew
14: 10 minutes filing
15: 25 minutes filing
16: 10 minutes filing
17: clean up sticks from wind storm
18: phone calls
19: 10 minutes filing
20: 10 minutes filing
21: 15 minutes filing
22: 10 minutes filing
23: 15 minutes filing
24: planning & organizing
25: 10 minutes filing

Today will be challenging. There are multiple things happening and I'm the coordinator. Carpet installer is coming (#2). I'm meeting with DH and additional helper at 9 who will start repairing the damaged hardwood floor(#1). A guy is coming at 10 to remove the existing piano (#3). He intends to restore it. Yay! The plumber is going to call (hopefully) and meet me to plan the plumbing fix and installation of new hot water heater (#1). Based on what all transpires I will probably be a runner for materials.
I have chosen not to bring daughter onto projects today....too many people. Tomorrow will be better.
The piano remover might be interested in renting #2. If that is the case when he gets there today I'll make some decisions regarding what's "necessary" so he could move in by the 1st. That would be great progress to get one rented.

November "Project" Daily Log (rental #1, #2, #3)
1.change locks(#3),wash all floor vents(#2), test floor stain(#2)
2. Drive up and check heat after work (real job)
3. Same as day 2 plus email contractor and make two addl. calls regarding carpet installation
4.drive up after work then call contractor to ask why they didn't show up, contacted helper to discuss bathroom issue(#2)
5. Drive up with helper to look at bathroom(#2), remove couch and mattress and tear out carpet/pad (#3)
ETA-listed to piano which was left at(#2) with local free cycle group
6. Figured out new configuration for carpet/linoleum replacement (#3)
7. 3 helpers today! We painted 4 rooms (#1) and continued cleaning ceiling (#3). I made 2 more connections regarding piano and contacted another tenant regarding a perspective renter
8. carpet process started (#2&3)...we picked out carpet and got set up in the system for our measure, visited restore and picked up some electrical covers, dropped curtains off for drycleaning(#2) and had 3 helpers cleaning/painting#1/3)
9. worked at restaurant but did go up after work and did initial tear out in bathroom that needs complete tear out. (#2)
10. did home chores before work. Sunday....no work at the rental projects
11. Called homedepotcredit before work to order addl. card and change mailing address. Went up after work and checked each vacant rental to make sure heat/water was ok for my leaving. Noticed heating vents hadn't been put back in after floor painting (#3) so I put them back before leaving.
12. Ended vitamixprocrastination and resolved ongoing issue.
13. Called and made appt. for carpet measure,(#2/3) called and ordered install for new gas meter,(my own rental) **successfully**took apart plumbing and fixed my own tub drip.
14. Worked on my bathroom tub reno at swimhouse for 1 hr and traveled over to meet carpet measurer.
15. Put together project payroll and got checks issued and distributed. Returned message from H.Depot regarding carpet, wrote check and delivered to heater guy, initiated process of ordering extra cabinet necessary for furnace ducting. ETA-set up appt.(next Tues) for heating guy to come check out and explain complicated furnaces(one which isn't working) (#2)
16. household chores and reorganization of personal rental file.
17. Wrote a very thought out email to drywall guy re:finishing #1
18. Trip to HDepot to pay for carpets, p/u linoleum and 5 gal. paint
19. Meet w/heating guy re: furnace at #3
20. Paint (#1), called helper to set up linoleum project for 21st (#2)
21. Finished current phase of painting, pulled and folded tarps and washed floors(#1). Made phone calls to inspector and energy co which resulted in meter install.
22. Took mom up for tour of progress, hauled accumulated trash (#1), met with linoleum installer and took major returns to Hdepot. Met in evening w/furnace man to test new furnace at my personal project.
23. Emailed necessary instructions to linoleum installer and did major p/u at home.
24. Talked with plumber and scheduled appt. to look at necessary work. Called the neighboring tenant to let her know we'd need to access her home during plumbing and for electrical inspection.
25. Checked houses after work and emailed worker to plan work for following day.
26. Worked on letters to tenants who left regarding status of their security deposit. More to come....

More filing today. Tomorrow's task will be getting ready for the cleaning crew.

November organizing tasks log:
1. Organize writing stuff
2. Finish organizing writing stuff
3. Implement new scheme for time management
4. 10 minutes filing project
5. 18 minutes filing project
6. 10 minutes filing project
7. 10 minutes filing project
8. 10 minutes filing project
9: 20 minutes filing project
10: 50 minutes filing project
11: Winterize and bring home things from the cabin
12: Work with DH to organize travel supplies
13: Prep for cleaning crew
14: 10 minutes filing
15: 25 minutes filing
16: 10 minutes filing
17: clean up sticks from wind storm
18: phone calls
19: 10 minutes filing
20: 10 minutes filing
21: 15 minutes filing
22: 10 minutes filing
23: 15 minutes filing
24: planning & organizing
25: 10 minutes filing
26: 20 minutes filing

Yesterday could have really darkened my attitude, but I know that's a major trigger for unplanned/overeating. I chose to remain positive.
The carpet installer broke down and couldn't make it to the project. The plumbers suggested fix for the water issue will be far more extensive than I had hoped. The piano/perspective renter didn't show. Oh, well. We made progress forward, anyway. Credit....and I did not let this all "get to me".
Today we will make a major push for scrubbing hardwood floors because once the plumber starts we will not have water for awhile.
DH fell on the ice yesterday and went right to bed after we returned home. Instead of plunking down in front of the TV I chose to work on personal stuff in the house. Credit.

November "Project" Daily Log (rental #1, #2, #3)
1.change locks(#3),wash all floor vents(#2), test floor stain(#2)
2. Drive up and check heat after work (real job)
3. Same as day 2 plus email contractor and make two addl. calls regarding carpet installation
4.drive up after work then call contractor to ask why they didn't show up, contacted helper to discuss bathroom issue(#2)
5. Drive up with helper to look at bathroom(#2), remove couch and mattress and tear out carpet/pad (#3)
ETA-listed to piano which was left at(#2) with local free cycle group
6. Figured out new configuration for carpet/linoleum replacement (#3)
7. 3 helpers today! We painted 4 rooms (#1) and continued cleaning ceiling (#3). I made 2 more connections regarding piano and contacted another tenant regarding a perspective renter
8. carpet process started (#2&3)...we picked out carpet and got set up in the system for our measure, visited restore and picked up some electrical covers, dropped curtains off for drycleaning(#2) and had 3 helpers cleaning/painting#1/3)
9. worked at restaurant but did go up after work and did initial tear out in bathroom that needs complete tear out. (#2)
10. did home chores before work. Sunday....no work at the rental projects
11. Called homedepotcredit before work to order addl. card and change mailing address. Went up after work and checked each vacant rental to make sure heat/water was ok for my leaving. Noticed heating vents hadn't been put back in after floor painting (#3) so I put them back before leaving.
12. Ended vitamixprocrastination and resolved ongoing issue.
13. Called and made appt. for carpet measure,(#2/3) called and ordered install for new gas meter,(my own rental) **successfully**took apart plumbing and fixed my own tub drip.
14. Worked on my bathroom tub reno at swimhouse for 1 hr and traveled over to meet carpet measurer.
15. Put together project payroll and got checks issued and distributed. Returned message from H.Depot regarding carpet, wrote check and delivered to heater guy, initiated process of ordering extra cabinet necessary for furnace ducting. ETA-set up appt.(next Tues) for heating guy to come check out and explain complicated furnaces(one which isn't working) (#2)
16. household chores and reorganization of personal rental file.
17. Wrote a very thought out email to drywall guy re:finishing #1
18. Trip to HDepot to pay for carpets, p/u linoleum and 5 gal. paint
19. Meet w/heating guy re: furnace at #3
20. Paint (#1), called helper to set up linoleum project for 21st (#2)
21. Finished current phase of painting, pulled and folded tarps and washed floors(#1). Made phone calls to inspector and energy co which resulted in meter install.
22. Took mom up for tour of progress, hauled accumulated trash (#1), met with linoleum installer and took major returns to Hdepot. Met in evening w/furnace man to test new furnace at my personal project.
23. Emailed necessary instructions to linoleum installer and did major p/u at home.
24. Talked with plumber and scheduled appt. to look at necessary work. Called the neighboring tenant to let her know we'd need to access her home during plumbing and for electrical inspection.
25. Checked houses after work and emailed worker to plan work for following day.
26. Worked on letters to tenants who left regarding status of their security deposit. Met with plumber, repaired hardwood floor in LR and started scrubbing same floors in BR.
27. Move to BR for hardwood flooring repair, continue scrubbing floors in BR's. Finish tenant letters and mail.

That's a lot to deal with Lexxiss, especially when it's not going according to plan. Kudos for not letting it get to you and for keeping positive.

I plan to do 10 minutes of filing tomorrow, holiday or no, because I don't want to break my streak.

November organizing tasks log:
1. Organize writing stuff
2. Finish organizing writing stuff
3. Implement new scheme for time management
4. 10 minutes filing project
5. 18 minutes filing project
6. 10 minutes filing project
7. 10 minutes filing project
8. 10 minutes filing project
9: 20 minutes filing project
10: 50 minutes filing project
11: Winterize and bring home things from the cabin
12: Work with DH to organize travel supplies
13: Prep for cleaning crew
14: 10 minutes filing
15: 25 minutes filing
16: 10 minutes filing
17: clean up sticks from wind storm
18: phone calls
19: 10 minutes filing
20: 10 minutes filing
21: 15 minutes filing
22: 10 minutes filing
23: 15 minutes filing
24: planning & organizing
25: 10 minutes filing
26: 20 minutes filing
27: prepped for cleaning crew

Nov 19 - 30 minutes of organizing files to help find receipts from previous appliance purchases.
Nov 27 - 30 minutes attacking the stack of unsorted mail stored on the kitchen table.
Nov 28 - 30 minutes putting away summer clothes to make room for winter stuff

BBE, yesterday I went online and registered the furnace we had installed this month. Just this morning I looked at the paper and noted to myself-make a permanant (findable) file for this. It's amazing how easy it is once you go back through and get the old stuff organized.

gardenerjoy, yay for continuing your streak! Mine is automatic now, and it's made a huge difference in my life.


This morning was my first leisurely wake up for ages, that is, after I went up to the project at 4am and confirmed my Thanksgiving gift; that the leak under the kitchen sink seems to have temporarily ceased....giving me a needed break from 24/7 pan dumping duty.
Yesterday, DH and helper finished the hardwood flooring repairs and DD and I spent 7 hours each on our hands and knees deep scrubbing on those same floors. It could have been agonizing, yet I constantly find gratitude, that with my weightloss I am able to physically do these things. Credit.
Today, DH and I did spend about an hour discussing our "fix" for the kitchen cabinets. The bottom configuration is in pretty tough shape and we figured a way to accomplish a fix which will be inexpensive, far nicer than just painting the original, and will give us access to fix the area underneath which has been damaged by the water leak (over time). That's enough for today.
My home is in good shape and I enjoyed doing some tasks this morning that helps keep me caught up. Yay.

November "Project" Daily Log (rental #1, #2, #3)
1.change locks(#3),wash all floor vents(#2), test floor stain(#2)
2. Drive up and check heat after work (real job)
3. Same as day 2 plus email contractor and make two addl. calls regarding carpet installation
4.drive up after work then call contractor to ask why they didn't show up, contacted helper to discuss bathroom issue(#2)
5. Drive up with helper to look at bathroom(#2), remove couch and mattress and tear out carpet/pad (#3)
ETA-listed to piano which was left at(#2) with local free cycle group
6. Figured out new configuration for carpet/linoleum replacement (#3)
7. 3 helpers today! We painted 4 rooms (#1) and continued cleaning ceiling (#3). I made 2 more connections regarding piano and contacted another tenant regarding a perspective renter
8. carpet process started (#2&3)...we picked out carpet and got set up in the system for our measure, visited restore and picked up some electrical covers, dropped curtains off for drycleaning(#2) and had 3 helpers cleaning/painting#1/3)
9. worked at restaurant but did go up after work and did initial tear out in bathroom that needs complete tear out. (#2)
10. did home chores before work. Sunday....no work at the rental projects
11. Called homedepotcredit before work to order addl. card and change mailing address. Went up after work and checked each vacant rental to make sure heat/water was ok for my leaving. Noticed heating vents hadn't been put back in after floor painting (#3) so I put them back before leaving.
12. Ended vitamixprocrastination and resolved ongoing issue.
13. Called and made appt. for carpet measure,(#2/3) called and ordered install for new gas meter,(my own rental) **successfully**took apart plumbing and fixed my own tub drip.
14. Worked on my bathroom tub reno at swimhouse for 1 hr and traveled over to meet carpet measurer.
15. Put together project payroll and got checks issued and distributed. Returned message from H.Depot regarding carpet, wrote check and delivered to heater guy, initiated process of ordering extra cabinet necessary for furnace ducting. ETA-set up appt.(next Tues) for heating guy to come check out and explain complicated furnaces(one which isn't working) (#2)
16. household chores and reorganization of personal rental file.
17. Wrote a very thought out email to drywall guy re:finishing #1
18. Trip to HDepot to pay for carpets, p/u linoleum and 5 gal. paint
19. Meet w/heating guy re: furnace at #3
20. Paint (#1), called helper to set up linoleum project for 21st (#2)
21. Finished current phase of painting, pulled and folded tarps and washed floors(#1). Made phone calls to inspector and energy co which resulted in meter install.
22. Took mom up for tour of progress, hauled accumulated trash (#1), met with linoleum installer and took major returns to Hdepot. Met in evening w/furnace man to test new furnace at my personal project.
23. Emailed necessary instructions to linoleum installer and did major p/u at home.
24. Talked with plumber and scheduled appt. to look at necessary work. Called the neighboring tenant to let her know we'd need to access her home during plumbing and for electrical inspection.
25. Checked houses after work and emailed worker to plan work for following day.
26. Worked on letters to tenants who left regarding status of their security deposit. Met with plumber, repaired hardwood floor in LR and started scrubbing same floors in BR.
27. Move to BR for hardwood flooring repair, continue scrubbing floors in BR's. Finish tenant letters and mail.
28. discussed kitchen cabinet/countertop issue in detail...coming up with a workable plan. Yay!

I did my filing!

November organizing tasks log:
1. Organize writing stuff
2. Finish organizing writing stuff
3. Implement new scheme for time management
4. 10 minutes filing project
5. 18 minutes filing project
6. 10 minutes filing project
7. 10 minutes filing project
8. 10 minutes filing project
9: 20 minutes filing project
10: 50 minutes filing project
11: Winterize and bring home things from the cabin
12: Work with DH to organize travel supplies
13: Prep for cleaning crew
14: 10 minutes filing
15: 25 minutes filing
16: 10 minutes filing
17: clean up sticks from wind storm
18: phone calls
19: 10 minutes filing
20: 10 minutes filing
21: 15 minutes filing
22: 10 minutes filing
23: 15 minutes filing
24: planning & organizing
25: 10 minutes filing
26: 20 minutes filing
27: prepped for cleaning crew
28: 10 minutes filing

Nov 19 - 30 minutes of organizing files to help find receipts from previous appliance purchases.
Nov 27 - 30 minutes attacking the stack of unsorted mail stored on the kitchen table.
Nov 28 - 30 minutes putting away summer clothes to make room for winter stuff
Nov 29 - 60 minutes organizing 'stuff'