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JOSH'S JOURNAL.
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WHY I LOVE LIVING WITHOUT MY "STUFF".
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Reposted for my Ausie friends and cause I worked pretty hard on this one. ;-).
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I have always had a love/hate relationship with my "stuff". Like almost everything else in my life, I think it comes back to The Itch. We talked about The Itch a couple week's ago. Insufficient dopamine. ADD. That unsettled and restless feeling that makes me look for something, anything, to occupy and distract uncomfortable mind.
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Some times my stuff helped. It kept me out of my head. I have heard that people with Tennitus, a ringing in the ears, often prefer music or white noise to silence. It makes perfect sense to me. I've know my stuff drowns out that consistent uncomfortable hum in my brain. Stuff helped me feel better.
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Some times. . .
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Unfortunately, the "fix" is short term. Isn't every "fix". Eventually the new camera becomes the not so new camera. I've been through all the menus. I've tried all the fancy new features and shopped for the accessories. There isn't anything left to explore and that brain hum floods in again. So. . . I need to find something else.
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designbychance: Stuff makes me feel better too! It does drown out the consistent uncomfortable hum in my head. Was amazing reading your thoughts and feeling as if they were my own. Time to rethink my stuff. Thank you!!!
steefsc: Reduce to the max! Very interesting reading your post, I can relate. I tried prof cameras, but I only use my iphone 4s (my feed is iphoneonly), and as you not only for shooting and editing, but for keeping up with the world, for informationgathering, for entertainment and getting inspired. Clarity :)
joshjohnson: @the_mollyporter a little of both Molly. Sold what I could but gave quite a bit of stuff to the current occupant of my old place. :-)
joshjohnson: @meganjaepearl how cool! :-). Never met them.
kyletheincrowd: I know how you feel. I get that a lot. I always feel empty, crazy, restless when I can't get what my head wants at the moment.
maijajp: "I want what I want, when I want it!" HAS been a theme for me. When I downscaled my apartment I did a test. If I have not picked it up, worn it, eaten it or read it in a year it goes to people who will need and love it more. Incredible that often I say I can't live without my books... I read a lot on a screen now a days which is an unfortunate reality these days. What would I grab if there was a raging inferno headed my way? Dog & leash, wallet, phone, camera, laptop and a few old photos. These all mean memories, family and friends to me plus bus fare! Is that not what's important?
flat_cat: @joshjohnson I came to Aus from the US with just my suitcase in hand. Left it ALL behind. You remind me once again not to become too attached to my stuff. To declutter. It's about the humanity. The connection. Purpose. Excellent reminder. Thank you.
nicholettat: Simplicity is best for many of us. We barely buy any toys for our two boys as they don't play with 1/2 of the stuff they gift for gifts and are more likely to be outdoors or playing with a cardboard box or pots and pans. The clutter makes me batty and I hate the idea of "wasted" things! I'm all for this Josh and glad it has brought you more of a peace. Most of us here in America have way too much stuff! Thanks for sharing!
This was probably brought into the country as someone's "duty free", probably before the UK joined the Common Market. I know we gave it to the prof's sister before we went to America for a year in 1977 and we had to clear our house out. Unfortunately she gave it back when we returned! It is some sort of "bitters" and has never been opened.
Perhaps we should take the top off and, very carefully, sniff the contents?
PS - Later - Perhaps it has been opened. It smells like brown sugar. Google suggests cocktail recipes which use it. You can add it to coca-cola, but we don't drink coca-cola!
"Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful." William Morris
I need to stick to this. I want to simplify, declutter. Problem is, I kinda like the clutter. I must or I wouldn't own so much of it. So maybe this year. Baby steps. Declutter, simplify.
I'm a genius! Look how I replaced clutter with my plant from the window sill! srsly, very proud of myself. I would never have thought how much work it is to declutter even a small kitchen like mine. but very gratifying.
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LOLA Day 89
November 3, 2014
Woohoo!! Moving week moving week!! I'm so excited to be moving this weekend!! I am ready!! E keeps yelling NEW HOUSE, but I am not sure if he knows what it means, lol.
I am not sure if it's the emotional release of bad things, busy work days or the excitement of the changes for the weekend but I feel completely bagged. I didn't even write anything for this pic last night. I posted it and went to bed, lol. The end of one chapter and the beginning of the next are so close. Only a few more sleeps. It feels so good, I am absolutely ready for it and know that I made the right decisions.
I read Simplify, 7 Guiding Principles to Help Anyone Declutter Their Home and Life yesterday, it's on sale for $0.99 right now. I love being continually re-inspired on my rational minimalist journey. I was waivering about joining the a simple year 12 month course for 2015, but yesterday decided to take the plunge and signed up!! Having the opportunity to be inspired with something new every month that I am passionate about sounds great to me! Also the opportunity to discuss these topics with all the people who's blogs have inspired me to get to this point in my life, absolutely! If you are interested here is the link, if you sign up let me know and we will go through the journey together.
Quotes for today:
*You are allowed to terminate toxic relationships. You are allowed to walk away from people who hurt you. You don't owe anyone an explanation for taking care of yourself
*Assume nothing, do more, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot, & realize how blessed you are for what you have -OOLA Life
There are lots of other things I could be doing, like yard work. Instead I've chosen to make three cell phone holders and a couple of bench rollers.
It's amazing the number of tools needed and the amount of mess created even for the smallest of projects.
My last project of the day was to declutter the workshop a little bit by finally putting bases on the bench rollers I've had for years.
Both projects were completed, and no yard work was done. That's at least a partial result, right?
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This buffet is original to our 1925 house. Unfortunately, the upper cabinets come down to low making the counter space unusable for cooking. I need to declutter this area and possibley hang up a picture by the window. We've tried to hang plants in front of the window, but they keep dying.
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When it comes to aesthetically pleasing architectural works, wood has become the preferred choice because of its affordability and design. One such work or platform is the decking. Your own decking will be the heart and foundation for social gatherings, from the usual Sunday family brunches to special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings.
And with social gatherings come the unpredictability of human interaction: desegregated trash, spills of various liquids, the inevitable wear and tear of the wood itself (not to mention the pesky termites), etc. With all these external factors that could ruin your beautiful and memorable gathering spot, maintaining and cleaning your decking is a must.
One may think that the good ol’ soap and scrub method could solve every cleaning issue. However, a decking is more sensitive and complicated than you think. Below are the materials and steps to properly clean a deck.
Materials:
Gloves
You’ll need to suit up your hands with gloves to give you a good grip when doing the cleaning. They’ll also provide protection from blisters and wounds.
Broom
You have to make sure that the smallest of dust bunnies and the bigger piles of leftovers are swept away before you do any scrubbing.
Bucket
This makes a good container for water and soap cleaners.
Mask
You don’t need to get a gas mask; just get one that’ll protect you from allergens so as not to awaken that roaring rhinitis.
Hose/Spray
A bucket is helpful, but for a wide decking, making sure to rid it off of soap requires a lot of water.
Assorted Brushes
Opt for those with stiff bristles to effectively remove hard-etched stains.
Deck Cleaner Chemicals
You just need to get oxygen/household bleach.
Steps:
1. Declutter your decking
Stowaway prized possessions and delicate objects to protect them from being damaged. Segregate and separate the trash.
But before starting cleanup duty, gear up first by putting on the mask and gloves.
2. Scrape and sweep
Sweep off dirt on the flooring using the broom or let your vacuum cleaner do the job. Look for any traces of moss and mould and carefully scrape off, especially on hard-to-see areas. Do another sweep again to remove excess dirt from the brushing and scraping.
3. Rub and scrub
With your bucket, you can now mix a cleaning solution that could help clean the decking thoroughly. Oxygen bleach with sodium bicarbonate is advisable for wood decking, due to its effective formula for organic stains and mould.
Organic laundry detergent works well, too. Avoid using chlorine bleach (sodium hypochlorite) as it could pose health risks such as skin, eye, and lung irritation.
With the solution and the brush, scrub the top part, going down in intervals. Rinse thoroughly after each scrub. The water hose works perfectly and efficiently for faster rinsing.
4. Let dry for a day or two (or more)
Leave your deck after cleaning it for a day to make sure it dries. See if there are any areas you have missed with your scrubbing. If you’re pleased with the results, let it dry for 3 days to 1 week.
To preserve the overall lifespan and quality of your decking, make sure to clean it at least twice a year. Make sure the drying time is long enough to leave a natural look for the wood.
Day 10. FlyLady says: "Today we are going to learn the power of just 15 minutes. This is all about getting started and giving ourselves permission to stop when the timer goes off. You can't restart the timer. The timer helps to keep us focused on what we are doing."
I continued from where I left off yesterday. So, I'm still in my carft room, working my way around the room clockwise.
Photo1:
There's my hubby's camera bag again. I put it on his desk yesterday. We obviously need proper places for our camera bags.
In a white box there are toys from my childhood. I want to buy a good box for them and go through them before I store them.
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In a transparent plastic box there are some toys, which are in current use, but "on hold". We don't keep all the toys available for the kid all the time, but change the available toys every now and then, so he won't get bored with them. I dusted and reorganized the box.
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It looks a bit better now that I decluttered the area and put all the blue boxes in one pile instead of two.
Those boxes contain all kind of stuff from the craft room. I started to reorganize the room ages ago and got some sorting done at the time. I have to go through those boxes again, so it will be easier to continue the project. They're not going to stay in the room after I have finished.
FlyLady continues: "Then set your timer for another 15 minutes and sit down and put your feet up and read a favorite magazine till the timer goes off."
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About 25 years ago, the photographs were left to my parents in a Will by their next door neighbour of 30 years. At the time I said I'd look after them. Decluttering the attic I found the box with them all in. Many of them were taken in Norwich photography studios. I'm trying to date them as there's not much information on them. I guess they must be late 19C. They are not being added to the declutter pile. I'll carry on looking after them.
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This is a cool place in San Francisco with a beautiful backyard garden that the agent wanted showcased as much as possible. I know this is a bit crazy wide, all the way out at 17mm, and it leaves quite a lot of open space in the middle. So what was I thinking? I wanted to show the garden from this angle, and wanted to showcase that wall of windows and those French doors. I pushed the dining room table off to the right (it's on that carpet there) to declutter a bit.
Lighting:
An umbrella over at my far right illuminating the sectional and the area with the fireplace. One OC flash straight up giving me some good foreground light. I was also holding one light way up over my head which I think I had zoomed in on that fireplace, but can't remember for sure now. I've been doing that more and more to throw some needed light into dark corners, and it's working well for me in general.
It was difficult to see. It was difficult to work. I lost my ability to drive. I lost my independence. The center of my pupil was going, and I finally learned it was an eye condition known as Occular Histoplasmosis. At first it was the right eye, then the left.
After accepting my new condition, I found a support group and learned to read braille. I learned to maneuver my new world with a walking stick. I traveled to Columbus, Ohio, and received my first guide dog, Albert. In due time, I decided I wanted to go back to work.
I came to Goodwill® following 10 years without employment, and joined Goodwill’s® Community Employment Program. A part-time receptionist position opened here at Goodwill, and I applied for and secured the position. Since then, I’ve worked my way ‘up the ladder’ and am now a full-time assistant for the employment services department.
The job doesn’t come without obstacles. I use special technology in order to process the department’s records. Regardless, this is a job I truly enjoy.
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The surgeons said I was extremely lucky to be alive. I didn’t feel lucky.
My troubles began in February 2006 when I was assaulted and stabbed by someone very close to me. I suffered major damage to my right lung and arm. It took many years of physical therapy and a dozen surgeries before I would regain almost complete function in my arm. About a year and a half after the stabbing, at the age of 22, I discovered I had breast cancer. I was very fortunate it was discovered early and the cancer was easily treated with surgery and radiation.
Fast-forward six years.
I had working with the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) without much success due to my seemingly never-ending health problems. I felt depressed and without much hope. In August of 2012, my counselor from the DOR called me asking if I would be interested in a Work Adjustment Training program through Goodwill ~ Redwood Empire. At first, I was confused—I never thought Goodwill was anything but thrift stores. I was so desperate for work, just to be up, active and doing something, I said yes!
It has been almost a year now that I have been working at Goodwill Industries of the Redwood Empire, and my confidence has never been higher. I truly love coming to work every day. My story has been one of healing and self-discovery, and I feel my coworkers at Goodwill have been behind me, supporting me every step of the way.
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The core idea behind the Marie Kondo method is that clutter takes up very much of our physical and psychological space. The KonMari method urges people to only surround themselves with stuff that sparks joy for them and get rid of needless household items. This act of decluttering will create more space for energy and thoughts to flow and bring joy and harmony. In our effort to recognise how the KonMari method can be applied to the context of household cleaning, tidying and decluttering, we brought an informative video by professional cleaners who offer detailed house cleaning in Melbourne. To know more, visit: www.bondcleaninginmelbourne.com.au/marie-kondo-method-dec...