CerebralStew's Day Off

My company was closed today in honor of Easter (or Resurrection Day if you prefer). Much like Ferris Bueller, I rounded up a buddy (well, an indentured servant) and got to the business of my day off. Instead of Ferris' fun filled trips to baseball games and fancy restaurants, I decided I'd sleep until at least 10 then make some progress on my house. I accomplished sleeping late, then it was time to get moving. In 6 hours, we folded, washed & dried, gave away, and disposed of (4) 30 gallon bags, 5 large laundry baskets, and 3 big bins of clothes. We still have 6 or 7 more to go, but not bad for an assembly line of 2 people. Maybe someone will throw us a parade when we're finished, too.

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4/02/2011

It's April, which means it's officially spring cleaning season. That's good news to some folks, but for a Clean House candidate like me, it's a cause for stress. Yesterday I looked at the piles of stuff amassed in various corners and became instantly depressed. I went to bed sad and had nightmares about the crap multiplying no matter how much I threw away. I was still feeling bummed when I checked today's emails and saw my daily joyride. This one was catered to me, as if Joan Baez was staring in my eyes when she said it. "Action is the anecdote for despair." I took her advice and spent this morning cleaning out my closet. I've got miles to go, but I feel good with my progress. I'll conquer this mess one action at a time.

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Clean 'em up, move 'em out

I'm so tired I'm falling asleep as I write this. I got my Bob Vila on again today by laying some carpet tile while I did some much needed spring cleaning. Eight hours, two 30 gallon bags of trash, and a whole trunk load of stuff for Goodwill later, and I'm not quite finished. I'm close, so I guess close enough will have to be good enough for today. Until tomorrow...

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