Well, we did get snow, quite a bit and the blowing was fairly bad. We still have the warning, but I think we're just about done with the snow now, thank goodness! We didn't lose power, though some people did. It was really cold today so I'm glad we didn't.
I had an at-home day though I wasn't as productive as I hoped. I always feel...off if I don't go out first thing. Sounds strange but once I'm past the time I get home usually, I'm ok. I got distracted first thing as I heard crows in the garden, so I opened the door to take a look and scared off a hawk sitting on the back porch. He flew into a nearby tree. I managed to get a few photos of him. As he sat there, seven deer came into the garden and up to the feeder table. They were obviously looking for food as it is harder for them to find it in the winter. The hawk sat there in the tree for ages so there weren't any other birds around. It finally left and they came back.
I did get all of the things done on the list I had written down. I'm glad I wrote them down or I would have daydreamed the whole day away. It was a busy housework day (which I had sort of forgotten) and I did manage to get all the house-y stuff done too.
The book series I pulled off the shelf consisted of (including a couple extras) SEVENTEEN books! Woah!
I struggled with the craft room bit. I had to force myself to get rid of a few items from there. I actually managed TEN items, but it was tough. It's not like I've used them, or plan on using them. I just struggled. Obviously, something I am going to have to work on.
I still really like these, but - sigh - am I going to actually use them? I want a space that makes me feel like creating and that's what I have to keep in mind as I go forward. I think I am going to have to be a bit more brutal about getting rid of craft items, but I'm not sure I'm ready to do it quite yet.
A few photos from the garden today
Oh my, you have such amazing birds and animals in your garden in the snow. I love those pictures of the deer. The only mammal I see in ours is next door's cat.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like 27 items leaving your house, great work.
I didn't think of the decluttering like that! 27 is good.
DeleteWe get quite a few deer in the garden. They come into the city in winter to get food. A lot of people complain about them as they eat everything! The birds are always fun to watch. They make me smile with their antics.
Gorgeous photographs. The deer are so pretty and the birds' colours stand out so well against the snow.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to get rid of 'stuff' - there's always an element of wondering if it will come in handy at some unknown point in the future.
Thank you! I think that's the thing - I might need it, I might use it. I am finding some things easier to get rid of but there are still areas I am struggling with. Hopefully it will get easier.
DeleteWell done on the book decluttering!
ReplyDeleteDecluttering craft supplies is really hard, isn't it? I had a couple of items that I had told myself I should declutter, and then, my daughter mentioned wanting to get a couple of items and, guess what? They were the very items I had told myself I should donate! So, they came in useful, after all! LOL.
Love the photos of the wildlife visiting your garden, especially the deer.
Ha ha! That's the problem - I'm thinking if I do get rid of some, they will be just the things I need.
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