a journal

I did lots of chores after I woke up this morning.


I made the bed, showered and dressed and did


the dishes, cleaned the litter box, scrubbed Blue's food area


as well as cleaned out the cat water fountain in the bedroom...


...then


set out for my parents' house. Stopped at a Starbucks


near there... We did a volunteer


event today that happens every 2nd Saturday


in Newbury Park. It's really a fun thing to do.


I came back with my parents to their house, gave my stepmom


her Mother's Day card and gift 


and helped her with some gardening stuff


and then made my way back home.


I made lunch and then washed the dishes. I put on a load of


laundry and watched a show. Laundry dried and folded, I set out to 


vacuum the whole apartment. Every room, floor and staircase.


Next up, tomorrow morning is to wash the three tiled floors,


post vacuuming, to brighten them up. Then I'll scrub the shower/tub, toilet


and the kitchen counters as well. I need to do some dusting as well.


Tomorrow after the zoom call, it seems will be the ideal time to do it.


Keep on keeping on..

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malibumark
malibumark

things are good. I'm kind of confused. Sometimes it's just time to give yourself a little rooster crow
about having had a good and productive day. I've come to think about my daily chores at home
much like I think about work on my job.. Just keep in the moment.. and keep moving forward.
It really takes the lethargy and pang out of cleaning house. It's something I really like to get done.
I like a clean, ship shape home. Anyways, so it goes. I should do some filing now. Things are good.
malibumark
malibumark

I was watching a TV show (Doc Martin) and his love interest "Louisa" was telling
him that she was concerned about not knowing the direction of her life...
She asked him how does he manage with those kinds of thoughts.
He replied that he really just "stays in the moment" - focuses on work and getting it
done and then in his free time he has his hobby.
I really liked that little nugget. I think sometimes we can feel like we are
the only ones who struggles with things like that... Questioning life and feeling
kind of alien for not always knowing and handling things well.
lilmissy7
lilmissy7

(((((Marcos))))
I can relate, feeling alien & not knowing …
You sound like you had a super productive day. I didn’t really, my house is messy because it’s a high pain day …. but I cleaned out the litter box & put garbage out so I guess progress over perfection today

Hope you’re doing well as I write this
Big hug <3
Ladybug7
Ladybug7

We all struggle with those thoughts at times. You're definitely not alone.

BTW, I'm also a huge fan of Doc Martin! : )

Good luck with the cleaning tomorrow and everything else you have planned!
malibumark
malibumark

Thanks so much you guys.! Sending xxoo!!
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228

Good for you! I wish i had that motivation!!
malibumark
malibumark

Thanks sunshine!
beckyp
beckyp

So productive. Good for you. I need to follow your advice about cleaning. I don't like it.

Have a great Sunday Mark!
malibumark
malibumark

Thanks Becky!!