Starting Off the Day
Dec. 9th, 2025 09:39 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
coffee_and_cookiesI'm going to try to make today a good day. I've been tired a lot, but usually feel better after I get something accomplished. Dishes, laundry, all that good stuff. I've discovered that folding laundry isn't so bad if I have a video going to focus on, and a hot drink on the table beside me. Just because I have to do it doesn't mean I can't pamper myself a bit at the same time, right? I should probably get a start on wrapping Christmas gifts, too.
I'm planning on doing a declutter challenge in January. I did the mins game this summer and ended up getting rid of nearly 500 items. I'm not sure if I'll do that again or the "one a day" technique - declutter one drawer, get one bag ready for donation, etc. I've never been one to enjoy cleaning, but it felt good to get all of that out of my house, and it wasn't too difficult to keep up on. At the risk of sounding morbid, eventually I won't be here, and I don't want my kids having to deal with my crap after I'm gone. Plus it's nice to have the extra space.
Right now my pet mouse Pongo is hanging out on the couch with me having some playtime. Love that little guy, even if he can be a bit of a stinker when he wants to be. I need to take my dog for a walk in a bit, too. Poor girl is getting older (she's 14), and she doesn't have a lot of energy to play anymore. She still loves her walks, though.
Like I said in my last post, it's been a long time since I blogged. Back in the 2000's, I was on Blogger and BraveJournal for awhile, but haven't looked at my Blogger account in years. I'm not sure if BraveJournal is even still around. I guess I'm just missing that era. When the internet was about fun and connection, not somebody trying to sell me something all the time. I miss Yahoo Answers, talking with family on MSN Messenger, being able to search for a recipe and not having to scroll past link after link with "15 ways to make this" or "22 ways to make that." I miss actual human connection. I suppose change is a necessary exchange for having made it this far in life.
I need to get back to doing things just because I enjoy them. I'm working on an afghan for my son for Christmas, and that's been enjoyable. When I'm done with that, maybe I'll pull my coloring books out again.
I'm planning on doing a declutter challenge in January. I did the mins game this summer and ended up getting rid of nearly 500 items. I'm not sure if I'll do that again or the "one a day" technique - declutter one drawer, get one bag ready for donation, etc. I've never been one to enjoy cleaning, but it felt good to get all of that out of my house, and it wasn't too difficult to keep up on. At the risk of sounding morbid, eventually I won't be here, and I don't want my kids having to deal with my crap after I'm gone. Plus it's nice to have the extra space.
Right now my pet mouse Pongo is hanging out on the couch with me having some playtime. Love that little guy, even if he can be a bit of a stinker when he wants to be. I need to take my dog for a walk in a bit, too. Poor girl is getting older (she's 14), and she doesn't have a lot of energy to play anymore. She still loves her walks, though.
Like I said in my last post, it's been a long time since I blogged. Back in the 2000's, I was on Blogger and BraveJournal for awhile, but haven't looked at my Blogger account in years. I'm not sure if BraveJournal is even still around. I guess I'm just missing that era. When the internet was about fun and connection, not somebody trying to sell me something all the time. I miss Yahoo Answers, talking with family on MSN Messenger, being able to search for a recipe and not having to scroll past link after link with "15 ways to make this" or "22 ways to make that." I miss actual human connection. I suppose change is a necessary exchange for having made it this far in life.
I need to get back to doing things just because I enjoy them. I'm working on an afghan for my son for Christmas, and that's been enjoyable. When I'm done with that, maybe I'll pull my coloring books out again.
Thoughts
Date: 2025-12-09 06:52 pm (UTC)That is a lot. One of my relatives set a resolution of removing one thing from the house every day. Even that seemed ambitious to me, but I admired it.
>>At the risk of sounding morbid, eventually I won't be here, and I don't want my kids having to deal with my crap after I'm gone. Plus it's nice to have the extra space.<<
Good motivations.
>>I guess I'm just missing that era.<<
Many people are, so if you watch for them, you should find other blogs with that kind of mood and content.
>>being able to search for a recipe and not having to scroll past link after link with "15 ways to make this" or "22 ways to make that."<<
Huh, I like those because they make it easier to search for a version I like. But I can see how they might be overwhelming, or annoying because you have to click through to get actual recipes.
>>I miss actual human connection. <<
Another very common experience.
>>I need to get back to doing things just because I enjoy them. I'm working on an afghan for my son for Christmas, and that's been enjoyable. When I'm done with that, maybe I'll pull my coloring books out again.<<
Excellent plans. I think afghans are beautiful.
Re: Thoughts
Date: 2025-12-09 07:49 pm (UTC)That's completely fair about the recipe lists. People must enjoy them or they wouldn't be so popular. I think part of it for me is I don't particularly enjoy cooking, so I'm just like "Please just tell me how to make it," lol.
I scrolled through your blog and noticed you're from Illinois. I lived there during my college years, and visited my grandparents there every summer during my childhood. It's a beautiful state, and I miss it. Tell the cardinals and lightning bugs hello for me.