More replies in the spam folder! Grrrr.... I am thinking that I'll have to check it every time I check any comments!
Well, we're midway through another week, the last in January. This month has gone quickly. I seem to say that a lot! I've walked every day this week so far. It's been chilly but sunny. Sadly, the beavers are still blocked in by ice though it does seem as though they might be trying to break through in places. I miss seeing them!
Husband still isn't feeling the greatest. It just seems to be hanging around. We seem to be taking turns sleeping in places other than the bedroom! I spent a night on the sofa (he was snoring, and I could hear though my earplugs), he spent a night in a chair (he was coughing and couldn't stop). I'm hoping he will feel better soon!
Some news on my son's old flat. He got a statement from the management. A little explanation. He paid a security deposit BUT sometimes they not only take all of that, but they can charge for any extra damages they determine aren't 'normal wear and tear'. Son was really worried (he worries a lot!) that they were not only going to take the deposit but charge more. We all spent ages cleaning. Surprisingly, he is getting some money back! They decided to charge for cleaning the carpet (really, after 9 years they don't plan on doing that anyway?) and the oven (spotless, I spent ages cleaning it really, really well). These were two of the things we weren't worried about. He didn't say anything. We're accepting what they have determined and will be glad to get anything back. It's done. Finished. Over. He doesn't have to worry anymore and that is PRICELESS!
I'm plodding on with house-y stuff. I should have a few totals of what I have cleared out since January 10th (when I started with the decluttering again) tomorrow or Friday. I'm somewhat pleased with the things gone. I can still do a lot better. I need to JUST LET IT GO! I think I've said it before, but I don't miss things when they are gone, I just find it really hard to let them go in the first place.
Perhaps I should have a box of maybes. If I don't open the box in a month, I should let it go. Would that be easier?
Photo for today a lovely little bluebird. These birds make me smile they are just so lovely and colourful. Some people think they migrate in winter, but some stay all year long.
Is anyone else decluttering? How are you doing?
That bird is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI often find that first time around I can't bear to part with some knick knack, and second time around, maybe a year later I'm ready to let it go.
Oh, I'm so glad that your son's old apartment management will return at least some of his deposit!
ReplyDeleteLove the picture of the bluebird! Aren't they supposed to signify happiness?
Decluttering? What's that? I haven't done much in January to be quite honest. But, when I did pack my car in preparation to evacuate during the fires, I noticed that I took the bare minimum - a few warm clothes, a blanket, copies of important documents, some water and food and almost nothing else!
That is such a pretty little bird - gorgeous colour.
ReplyDeleteGood news for your son - moving is so stressful.