Today I did a lot of miscellaneous decluttering and feng shui-ing, in part to get ready for the hurricane, but in part so that I COULD get ready for the hurricane! I put away the laundry from Monday (I've been busy!) and then put away other clothes that had piled up over the week. Also put some shoes away. I took the A/C out of the window just in case, then had to mop up the floor cuz it had already started raining and the A/C poured water all over the floor. I vacuumed the bedroom rug. I filled the tub with hot water and some vinegar so I could clean it and fill it with water in case we don't have any. I did dishes, and also filled a couple of gallon jugs with drinking water.
I taped up the broken window on the outside, and later taped all the windows in case of breakage. I sorted the stuff that needs filing into piles, and recycled four envelopes and inserts in the process. I took out the garbage, and then I did some feng shui clearing of energy.
Results: Forgot to say that last night I found a beautiful lucky bamboo plant on my way home from the store for only $20! I can split this thing up into at least three separate plants, and maybe four. So it was quite a bargain since the single plants are usually $10.
Today I got up early to finish my latest transcription. I got it in just in time and went back to bed for a couple hours. I spoke to my guy around noon. He had tried to call me a couple times yesterday to see if I wanted to bail out of the hurricane and go upstate with him. I had left him a message saying I couldn't have gone though, so by the time he confirmed that he had intended to ask me along, the last train had gone. I was bummed, but it was nice that he was thinking of my safety so that lessened my upset. I did give him hell for not borrowing a phone or emailing me though. Sometimes smart people have no sense - I'm the same way.
Anyway, I've been content to clean and eat and have spent a little time catching up on some audios that I want to work with for releasing resistance/raising my vibration. Also want to get into my real estate program, but right now I'm just enjoying my bread and wine and watching "How I Won the War." Gotta love John Lennon!
Come on, Irene!
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Another Week Gone - Tues - Fri
Tuesday's declutter: I shredded 80 papers at work.
Wednesday's declutter: I deleted seven emails.
Thursday's declutter: Shredded 92 papers and deleted 67 emails. And I swished the toilet and cleaned the catbox. The catbox has been getting cleaned every day or two, actually. I'm not letting it go long.
Friday's declutter: Deleted four emails, and paid five bills and recycled the envelopes. I did a lot of tapping too.
Results: On Tuesday I finished my transcription assignment in the morning and it was the fastest I've ever done. Before I was done I had received another assignment! I had to go to work but only spent a bit over an hour so I was able to get home and do it.
I also got a notice that a real estate program I got on spec had arrived. And I felt really good all day :)
Wednesday was payday, and as an added bonus I had a trial run at a second job in the afternoon. It was great, I really like everyone there, and they have decided to continue to use my services :) So I got paid again. I put a dollar in two of my savings accounts - got to make the effort to save as part of that program as well. Even a buck is something and primes the money pump. Finally, I did some remote work Wednesday night.
On Thursday I was so focused my first two hours at work. I was amazed at what I got done - I was so organized and that's not usual for me. I also picked up my real estate package. And I got TWO more assignments - one due on Saturday! Finally, I picked up my check for two weeks at one of my jobs where the boss has been on vacation.
On Friday I received part of my recent check order. It was the second sequence, but I didn't care, I had to pay bills! I finished one transcription in time for the next payroll but was a little lax on the other so didn't include that one. I got most of that done Friday night.
I had a discussion with the feng shui lady whose program I'm doing, and decided to continue working with her. And my neighbor brought me a loaf of homemade bread that is absolutely delish! We might end up having a hurricane party in the hall if things get crazy tonight. I went out and got cat food and dry goods just in case, and filled a gallon jug with water.
Finally, I decided to take a break from transcription on Saturday so I can do some of the other stuff I want to do and haven't had time for!
Wednesday's declutter: I deleted seven emails.
Thursday's declutter: Shredded 92 papers and deleted 67 emails. And I swished the toilet and cleaned the catbox. The catbox has been getting cleaned every day or two, actually. I'm not letting it go long.
Friday's declutter: Deleted four emails, and paid five bills and recycled the envelopes. I did a lot of tapping too.
Results: On Tuesday I finished my transcription assignment in the morning and it was the fastest I've ever done. Before I was done I had received another assignment! I had to go to work but only spent a bit over an hour so I was able to get home and do it.
I also got a notice that a real estate program I got on spec had arrived. And I felt really good all day :)
Wednesday was payday, and as an added bonus I had a trial run at a second job in the afternoon. It was great, I really like everyone there, and they have decided to continue to use my services :) So I got paid again. I put a dollar in two of my savings accounts - got to make the effort to save as part of that program as well. Even a buck is something and primes the money pump. Finally, I did some remote work Wednesday night.
On Thursday I was so focused my first two hours at work. I was amazed at what I got done - I was so organized and that's not usual for me. I also picked up my real estate package. And I got TWO more assignments - one due on Saturday! Finally, I picked up my check for two weeks at one of my jobs where the boss has been on vacation.
On Friday I received part of my recent check order. It was the second sequence, but I didn't care, I had to pay bills! I finished one transcription in time for the next payroll but was a little lax on the other so didn't include that one. I got most of that done Friday night.
I had a discussion with the feng shui lady whose program I'm doing, and decided to continue working with her. And my neighbor brought me a loaf of homemade bread that is absolutely delish! We might end up having a hurricane party in the hall if things get crazy tonight. I went out and got cat food and dry goods just in case, and filled a gallon jug with water.
Finally, I decided to take a break from transcription on Saturday so I can do some of the other stuff I want to do and haven't had time for!
Another Week Gone - Monday
Whew, it was an incredible one! This feng shui stuff I'm doing really works!
I keep forgetting that about a week ago, I think Thursday before last, I took a bookmark down to the lobby.
Monday's declutter: I have this abundance program I'm doing daily and it gives you certain tasks each day. They rotate over the course of several days. So Monday's task was to do something that challenges me no matter how I feel about it. I had been needing to get cleaning done all weekend and various things kept coming up that I chose to do instead. So I made my task doing the dishes and decluttering my couch. Before any of it, though, I decided to do laundry and get the remaining supplies needed for the feng shui cure I wanted to do last week.
The dishes were simple enough, but the couch took about an hour. I took all the books off it and piled them on my newly-cleared dresser in the hall, in library and giveaway and to read piles. I took the stack of newspapers that I want to go through and moved them to a spot near my piles of cooking magazines - still haven't figured out where to put those in the kitchen. Then I vacuumed the couch cover and took it off to put on the fabric one since it is summer and fake fur is hot. I tipped up the couch sections and vacuumed out underneath, and vacuumed the fabric backing where it had come loose. I tacked the fabric back up and dusted along the wall. Finally, I cleaned the floor where the couch legs had scuffed it. The place felt marvelous, so clean!
I also hung up my Grandma's painting finally, in the living room behind my computer. I moved the Monet poster that had been there to hang over the couch. The living room actually looks DONE now.
I didn't want to stop there but the results I got curtailed further action, see below.
Results: Both Saturday and Sunday I had been hoping for transcription work to come in. But I also needed to clean and needed to do a lot of other things that I'm only getting to this weekend. Well, within minutes of my finishing up the couch, I got a BIG transcription job! Almost two hours! Pretty freaking great! I also got a sweet message from my guy telling me thanks for helping him with the lighting choices :) He came over for awhile in the afternoon too, which was nice.
I keep forgetting that about a week ago, I think Thursday before last, I took a bookmark down to the lobby.
Monday's declutter: I have this abundance program I'm doing daily and it gives you certain tasks each day. They rotate over the course of several days. So Monday's task was to do something that challenges me no matter how I feel about it. I had been needing to get cleaning done all weekend and various things kept coming up that I chose to do instead. So I made my task doing the dishes and decluttering my couch. Before any of it, though, I decided to do laundry and get the remaining supplies needed for the feng shui cure I wanted to do last week.
The dishes were simple enough, but the couch took about an hour. I took all the books off it and piled them on my newly-cleared dresser in the hall, in library and giveaway and to read piles. I took the stack of newspapers that I want to go through and moved them to a spot near my piles of cooking magazines - still haven't figured out where to put those in the kitchen. Then I vacuumed the couch cover and took it off to put on the fabric one since it is summer and fake fur is hot. I tipped up the couch sections and vacuumed out underneath, and vacuumed the fabric backing where it had come loose. I tacked the fabric back up and dusted along the wall. Finally, I cleaned the floor where the couch legs had scuffed it. The place felt marvelous, so clean!
I also hung up my Grandma's painting finally, in the living room behind my computer. I moved the Monet poster that had been there to hang over the couch. The living room actually looks DONE now.
I didn't want to stop there but the results I got curtailed further action, see below.
Results: Both Saturday and Sunday I had been hoping for transcription work to come in. But I also needed to clean and needed to do a lot of other things that I'm only getting to this weekend. Well, within minutes of my finishing up the couch, I got a BIG transcription job! Almost two hours! Pretty freaking great! I also got a sweet message from my guy telling me thanks for helping him with the lighting choices :) He came over for awhile in the afternoon too, which was nice.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Friday/Saturday/Sunday
What a weekend!
Friday's declutter: I deleted 50 emails, did half the dishes (they really pile up fast), cleaned the catbox, and swished the toilet. Oh, yeah, and I put my dead orchids :( in the compost container. Finally, I took some change to the bank for one of my savings accounts.
Saturday's declutter: I took out garbage on my way to the farmers' market. Also took the compost to the collecting station. I chopped up a lot of zucchini and lettuce for sauteing and salads. Also did some tapping on money stuff.
Sunday's declutter: I deleted one email, and put the pile of yard sale/craigslist stuff away in a box and in the closet. Two declutters at one blow! (Box and stuff). I also put a few more knickknacks and cards in drawers - didn't dust them this time, hmm, maybe I'd better do that. I also threw away a card that I didn't need and that wasn't serving a purpose for me. Did tapping on various negative beliefs and resistance.
Oh, and I've been making my bed every morning since Thursday. It's nothing but pulling up the sheets and a blanket and plopping the pillows on top. Very minimal bedclothes in the summer :) In winter it will be a bit more challenging with bedspreads, unless I get a comforter.
Results: Damn. I had the best weekend :) It started kinda rocky, as my transcription wasn't acceptable and I had to go through it again on Friday or get only half the pay. Probably should have elected to do that as I ended up making about a buck an hour on it, haha! But it was a good experience in how to adjust the volume to be able to pick up low voices and such. And it passed muster when I'd finished.
I decided to adjust my diet to allow for some sugar. It's been too hard to stick to it, and the guilt of cheating feels crappy. So I just decided to allow some fruit and some chocolate, and pick up again later when I've worked on discipline and resistance some more.
And then, I got another assignment! Woohoo! It was a nice long one, almost an hour, due the next day late. So I took my time on getting started, which wasn't the smartest move. There was a HUGE thunderstorm that evening and their system was down so I couldn't get some info that I needed. Also, no one was answering my emails. I kept trying and managed to download what I needed, thank goodness! Turns out their entire system got knocked out by the storm, so no one got my emails.
Anyway, I was just getting into it when my honey called to invite me upstate to his folks' place! WHAT?? I was thrilled, even though it's been something that was going to happen soon. It was just so unexpected. He was coming up to see me, so we were gonna discuss it then, as I had to work on the assignment and thought I could only go up on Sunday. By the time he got here it was too late to go, though - the subway was a mess cuz of the massive rainfall. And he had wanted to go that night for an event in the morning, so ended up not going up this weekend. But we had a fun night.
On Saturday, I got out early into the beautiful morning, just enjoying the clean air and the mist - there was even a hint of rainbow in the park near the farmers' market. I started my transcription when I got home. It was a nice clear easy one. My honey left early to go make more decisions on the decor stuff - he had been out looking at lighting the night before. I got the transcription done in less than four hours, which is faster than ever before. It took another couple hours to proof it, but I still made the most money yet on it. It had a discussion guide which helped greatly with some of the terminology that I couldn't quite hear.
On Sunday, I went to look at lighting with my honey, who was treating it like a decision we should make together, as if I were moving in. I liked that :) I also went by Borders for their going-out-of-business sale, to find a book I need to get for a friend, and also see if I could find a good atlas at a discount. Well, I did find an atlas. It's not all that I want in an atlas, but the price was definitely right - $4! It was only $8 to begin with so I could have bought it anytime up to now if I'd thought of it. But so what? I finally have an atlas! I'll get a really good one some day, when I find one that fits my criteria. I also found a gorgeous calendar for next year, and a fun one that I picked up for a friend.
Sometime during the day I decided to further modify my diet by taking an herb called gurmar, which helps with sugar cravings over time. Also helps metabolize sugar so you don't convert as much into fat. I also decided that I will buy Body Ecology's sugar substitute so I can have something that actually tastes like sugar and can be used in baking like sugar - stevia doesn't work for that.
Then last night, I started feeling restless and grumpy. It's like I can't allow myself to stay happy for long - it seems to freak me out. So I went on a walk in the rain - it was after 8pm and dark out - and yes, MORE RAIN! It's rained every evening for about four days now. Crazy and I love it! Anyway, I went on a fruit run. And then I changed my mind and decided to go to Target for ice cream. But Target has turned into my local bodega with its lame-ass Ben and Jerry's flavors. Hello, Target, not everyone wants ten versions of dulce de leche! So by now I was really cranky and went back to my original plan, making my walk a half hour longer than I had thought of in the first place. But whatevs. I crossed the street and walked into a sea of water, and started laughing, cuz what else can you do at that point? I had my umbrella and rain slicker, but they weren't keeping my feet dry anyhow.
And it all worked out - the store with the fruit is open till 11:00 every night! I had thought they'd be closed, so I was thrilled. And I got some strawberry shortcake ice cream at the grocery store as well. Target didn't have that either or I'd have bought it.
I did my tapping on the way over and on the way home cuz I was in such a funk. And then when I got to my street, the quiet overtook me and I just stopped and listened to it, to the frogs and crickets and the silence. And I felt the humidity and warmth, and was transported back to my childhood in small-town Illinois, where the summer nights were just like this after a rain. I was in paradise.
Got home and ate some of the ice cream with the last of my red wine, a surprisingly perfect combo! And then I went to bed, later than I'd hoped but relatively happy. Slept very well and it's a new beautiful day! See ya!
Friday's declutter: I deleted 50 emails, did half the dishes (they really pile up fast), cleaned the catbox, and swished the toilet. Oh, yeah, and I put my dead orchids :( in the compost container. Finally, I took some change to the bank for one of my savings accounts.
Saturday's declutter: I took out garbage on my way to the farmers' market. Also took the compost to the collecting station. I chopped up a lot of zucchini and lettuce for sauteing and salads. Also did some tapping on money stuff.
Sunday's declutter: I deleted one email, and put the pile of yard sale/craigslist stuff away in a box and in the closet. Two declutters at one blow! (Box and stuff). I also put a few more knickknacks and cards in drawers - didn't dust them this time, hmm, maybe I'd better do that. I also threw away a card that I didn't need and that wasn't serving a purpose for me. Did tapping on various negative beliefs and resistance.
Oh, and I've been making my bed every morning since Thursday. It's nothing but pulling up the sheets and a blanket and plopping the pillows on top. Very minimal bedclothes in the summer :) In winter it will be a bit more challenging with bedspreads, unless I get a comforter.
Results: Damn. I had the best weekend :) It started kinda rocky, as my transcription wasn't acceptable and I had to go through it again on Friday or get only half the pay. Probably should have elected to do that as I ended up making about a buck an hour on it, haha! But it was a good experience in how to adjust the volume to be able to pick up low voices and such. And it passed muster when I'd finished.
I decided to adjust my diet to allow for some sugar. It's been too hard to stick to it, and the guilt of cheating feels crappy. So I just decided to allow some fruit and some chocolate, and pick up again later when I've worked on discipline and resistance some more.
And then, I got another assignment! Woohoo! It was a nice long one, almost an hour, due the next day late. So I took my time on getting started, which wasn't the smartest move. There was a HUGE thunderstorm that evening and their system was down so I couldn't get some info that I needed. Also, no one was answering my emails. I kept trying and managed to download what I needed, thank goodness! Turns out their entire system got knocked out by the storm, so no one got my emails.
Anyway, I was just getting into it when my honey called to invite me upstate to his folks' place! WHAT?? I was thrilled, even though it's been something that was going to happen soon. It was just so unexpected. He was coming up to see me, so we were gonna discuss it then, as I had to work on the assignment and thought I could only go up on Sunday. By the time he got here it was too late to go, though - the subway was a mess cuz of the massive rainfall. And he had wanted to go that night for an event in the morning, so ended up not going up this weekend. But we had a fun night.
On Saturday, I got out early into the beautiful morning, just enjoying the clean air and the mist - there was even a hint of rainbow in the park near the farmers' market. I started my transcription when I got home. It was a nice clear easy one. My honey left early to go make more decisions on the decor stuff - he had been out looking at lighting the night before. I got the transcription done in less than four hours, which is faster than ever before. It took another couple hours to proof it, but I still made the most money yet on it. It had a discussion guide which helped greatly with some of the terminology that I couldn't quite hear.
On Sunday, I went to look at lighting with my honey, who was treating it like a decision we should make together, as if I were moving in. I liked that :) I also went by Borders for their going-out-of-business sale, to find a book I need to get for a friend, and also see if I could find a good atlas at a discount. Well, I did find an atlas. It's not all that I want in an atlas, but the price was definitely right - $4! It was only $8 to begin with so I could have bought it anytime up to now if I'd thought of it. But so what? I finally have an atlas! I'll get a really good one some day, when I find one that fits my criteria. I also found a gorgeous calendar for next year, and a fun one that I picked up for a friend.
Sometime during the day I decided to further modify my diet by taking an herb called gurmar, which helps with sugar cravings over time. Also helps metabolize sugar so you don't convert as much into fat. I also decided that I will buy Body Ecology's sugar substitute so I can have something that actually tastes like sugar and can be used in baking like sugar - stevia doesn't work for that.
Then last night, I started feeling restless and grumpy. It's like I can't allow myself to stay happy for long - it seems to freak me out. So I went on a walk in the rain - it was after 8pm and dark out - and yes, MORE RAIN! It's rained every evening for about four days now. Crazy and I love it! Anyway, I went on a fruit run. And then I changed my mind and decided to go to Target for ice cream. But Target has turned into my local bodega with its lame-ass Ben and Jerry's flavors. Hello, Target, not everyone wants ten versions of dulce de leche! So by now I was really cranky and went back to my original plan, making my walk a half hour longer than I had thought of in the first place. But whatevs. I crossed the street and walked into a sea of water, and started laughing, cuz what else can you do at that point? I had my umbrella and rain slicker, but they weren't keeping my feet dry anyhow.
And it all worked out - the store with the fruit is open till 11:00 every night! I had thought they'd be closed, so I was thrilled. And I got some strawberry shortcake ice cream at the grocery store as well. Target didn't have that either or I'd have bought it.
I did my tapping on the way over and on the way home cuz I was in such a funk. And then when I got to my street, the quiet overtook me and I just stopped and listened to it, to the frogs and crickets and the silence. And I felt the humidity and warmth, and was transported back to my childhood in small-town Illinois, where the summer nights were just like this after a rain. I was in paradise.
Got home and ate some of the ice cream with the last of my red wine, a surprisingly perfect combo! And then I went to bed, later than I'd hoped but relatively happy. Slept very well and it's a new beautiful day! See ya!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Thursday
Today's Declutter: I did a little tapping this morning on being grumpy. I also deleted 11 emails, and shredded 99 papers at work. And I bought something I need for a feng shui cure I want to try.
When I got home I opened all the windows and the door, to let the fresh air flow through. I also taped up my broken window so it wouldn't fall on the street. Couldn't put it together properly but it will hold till I can get it repaired.
Results: Meh. I didn't sleep well and woke up grumpy. I have been mostly grumpy all day despite having a decent day.
On the plus side, though, I found 13¢ walking to the subway, and in the station! And I got another transcription assignment, which is short enough that I can get it done before midnight :)
I fell asleep on the way home and missed my stop! But it was OK cuz it made it easier for me to get that feng shui item.
I'm listening to a replay of a great call the other night, and just had a yummy dinner of fish and veggies - and a couple little crackers I made from amaranth flour. I just had to have something snacky. And I'm feeling better now that I'm home. Goodnight!
When I got home I opened all the windows and the door, to let the fresh air flow through. I also taped up my broken window so it wouldn't fall on the street. Couldn't put it together properly but it will hold till I can get it repaired.
Results: Meh. I didn't sleep well and woke up grumpy. I have been mostly grumpy all day despite having a decent day.
On the plus side, though, I found 13¢ walking to the subway, and in the station! And I got another transcription assignment, which is short enough that I can get it done before midnight :)
I fell asleep on the way home and missed my stop! But it was OK cuz it made it easier for me to get that feng shui item.
I'm listening to a replay of a great call the other night, and just had a yummy dinner of fish and veggies - and a couple little crackers I made from amaranth flour. I just had to have something snacky. And I'm feeling better now that I'm home. Goodnight!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Wednesday
Tuesday additional: I recycled three index cards that were in my book, and a tea box.
Wednesday: Wow, I woke up feeling well-rested, and got about my day. I got some phone calls made, and had a good breakfast, and I did some positive tapping on letting go of resistance, because I felt I was ready to let go of it! I swept a bunch of dust bunnies into a pile, and then I headed off to work early!
I ran a couple of errands on my way home from work - which was done in an hour - and then got home and started decluttering. I did dishes, and started putting away candles and candle holders - dusted them first. I put away a hat and a box, and put a few more newspapers in the pile I have to go through. And then I took all the shells and candles and stones I had set up as an altar, and dusted them and put them in a drawer. I dusted the top of the dresser the altar was on, and also dusted the living room table and a shelf by the window where I had candles. I dusted a candle on the piano and dusted the TV. I also put a rag in the laundry basket, and swept up all those dust bunnies, and a lot of other stuff. I changed both garbage bags. Finally, I saged my kitchen - got the inspiration for that this morning before work and thought "DOH! That'll debug the place!"
I paid a bill, and took it to the P.O., taking the garbage out on the way. I also recycled seven plastic bags while out and about running errands. When I got back I changed my water filter and tore up lettuce and cut veggies for salad for several days. Last of all, I cut up the fish I bought yesterday, wrapped it in plastic, and froze it. Oh, yeah, and I deleted four emails today.
Results: This morning one of my calls was with the friend I do remote work for, and it was good news. We'll be able to move forward on some things that have been hung up, and that means more work for me. We were done with our call quickly, as the most important thing I had to talk with her about was something she'd already decided to do! So that was great. She also inspired me to start saving again, and to start using an abundance program we both have that always always works to get cash coming in. So I did both today.
Work was easy and fun, and some rush transcription jobs came through this morning that I could have done as I ended up having time. I chose to wait and see if I got a regular assignment, and do my declutter work instead. I'm glad I did because I did a lot, although it was somewhat random stuff. Still, the place feels a lot cleaner and I feel really good :)
I also got a "hello" call from my honey, which is always nice. He's almost ready to make his decisions on the decor stuff. I like his choices - it's really been fun to see we like so many of the same things. It feels really important in terms of having a future together and it tickles me.
I also REALLY listened to a coaching call I'd been avoiding - more of the resistance letting go.
In a way, my results and my decluttering were sort of intertwined today. I didn't know what to put where in this post, but it's all good. I kind of like that it's all mixed up. I'm really also liking the change in my energy the last couple days. No stress either day, just ease and...well, flow! to quote Esther Hicks, haha! I feel really good and energized and like I can keep up this way of decluttering ongoing.
Wednesday: Wow, I woke up feeling well-rested, and got about my day. I got some phone calls made, and had a good breakfast, and I did some positive tapping on letting go of resistance, because I felt I was ready to let go of it! I swept a bunch of dust bunnies into a pile, and then I headed off to work early!
I ran a couple of errands on my way home from work - which was done in an hour - and then got home and started decluttering. I did dishes, and started putting away candles and candle holders - dusted them first. I put away a hat and a box, and put a few more newspapers in the pile I have to go through. And then I took all the shells and candles and stones I had set up as an altar, and dusted them and put them in a drawer. I dusted the top of the dresser the altar was on, and also dusted the living room table and a shelf by the window where I had candles. I dusted a candle on the piano and dusted the TV. I also put a rag in the laundry basket, and swept up all those dust bunnies, and a lot of other stuff. I changed both garbage bags. Finally, I saged my kitchen - got the inspiration for that this morning before work and thought "DOH! That'll debug the place!"
I paid a bill, and took it to the P.O., taking the garbage out on the way. I also recycled seven plastic bags while out and about running errands. When I got back I changed my water filter and tore up lettuce and cut veggies for salad for several days. Last of all, I cut up the fish I bought yesterday, wrapped it in plastic, and froze it. Oh, yeah, and I deleted four emails today.
Results: This morning one of my calls was with the friend I do remote work for, and it was good news. We'll be able to move forward on some things that have been hung up, and that means more work for me. We were done with our call quickly, as the most important thing I had to talk with her about was something she'd already decided to do! So that was great. She also inspired me to start saving again, and to start using an abundance program we both have that always always works to get cash coming in. So I did both today.
Work was easy and fun, and some rush transcription jobs came through this morning that I could have done as I ended up having time. I chose to wait and see if I got a regular assignment, and do my declutter work instead. I'm glad I did because I did a lot, although it was somewhat random stuff. Still, the place feels a lot cleaner and I feel really good :)
I also got a "hello" call from my honey, which is always nice. He's almost ready to make his decisions on the decor stuff. I like his choices - it's really been fun to see we like so many of the same things. It feels really important in terms of having a future together and it tickles me.
I also REALLY listened to a coaching call I'd been avoiding - more of the resistance letting go.
In a way, my results and my decluttering were sort of intertwined today. I didn't know what to put where in this post, but it's all good. I kind of like that it's all mixed up. I'm really also liking the change in my energy the last couple days. No stress either day, just ease and...well, flow! to quote Esther Hicks, haha! I feel really good and energized and like I can keep up this way of decluttering ongoing.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Tuesday
Today I did some tapping on decluttering, because I am feeling SO MUCH resistance to it the past couple days. I decided I could at least put things away, even if I didn't get rid of them right away. I can put them in a drawer or closet and deal with them a bit at a time. So I picked up a bunch of plastic sheets I had used to cover my windows in the winter, and put them in the closet. Instant difference.
I also paid three bills when I got home, and recycled the envelopes and inserts.
Results: I made some money today. Got paid at one job and the other I'll be paid next week since the boss is on vacation. But it was more hours than I expected, so that's good. I also received a check I was waiting for. It was a couple days later than usual, but it's here now.
I am back on the BED today. Ate really delicious meals - I got some fish at the store after work, and OH MY, it was so yummy! I want more!
I am making my way through my former neighbor's boxes of books, and this weekend I pulled out Moby-Dick, which I've never read before. Holy cow, it is GREAT! I'm really enjoying it.
It was a good day, nice and relaxed. I did have to hurry this morning because I was late, but after that, no rushing around, just a nice transition from one job to the next, and then grocery shopping and an easy trip home.
I also paid three bills when I got home, and recycled the envelopes and inserts.
Results: I made some money today. Got paid at one job and the other I'll be paid next week since the boss is on vacation. But it was more hours than I expected, so that's good. I also received a check I was waiting for. It was a couple days later than usual, but it's here now.
I am back on the BED today. Ate really delicious meals - I got some fish at the store after work, and OH MY, it was so yummy! I want more!
I am making my way through my former neighbor's boxes of books, and this weekend I pulled out Moby-Dick, which I've never read before. Holy cow, it is GREAT! I'm really enjoying it.
It was a good day, nice and relaxed. I did have to hurry this morning because I was late, but after that, no rushing around, just a nice transition from one job to the next, and then grocery shopping and an easy trip home.
Monday
On Monday I recycled six plastic plant pots and one newspaper. I took two more plastic plant pots to the lobby, and returned my neighbors plant pot. I also gave him my ancient Miracle-Gro and some fertilizer, as I never use either.
I also did some tapping on cravings, which was perfect timing as I had been eating junk all weekend. I still went out and got more junk after the tapping, but it wasn't because of craving, it was because of rebellion, which is often at the root of cravings. Interesting.
I think I cleaned the catbox and swished the toilet too. Feel like there was something else but I don't recall it. I deleted at least one email today, and three more at some point in the last couple days.
Results: Did some remote work in the morning. Had another fun afternoon with my guy. :)
I also stopped at the library on my way home after a meandering walk where I discovered a step street I've walked by 100 times without seeing it! I found some fun books and paid a fine. Good day!
I also did some tapping on cravings, which was perfect timing as I had been eating junk all weekend. I still went out and got more junk after the tapping, but it wasn't because of craving, it was because of rebellion, which is often at the root of cravings. Interesting.
I think I cleaned the catbox and swished the toilet too. Feel like there was something else but I don't recall it. I deleted at least one email today, and three more at some point in the last couple days.
Results: Did some remote work in the morning. Had another fun afternoon with my guy. :)
I also stopped at the library on my way home after a meandering walk where I discovered a step street I've walked by 100 times without seeing it! I found some fun books and paid a fine. Good day!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Saturday and Sunday
Saturday additional: I recycled 12 plastic bags at the grocery store. Also did the dishes. Oh, yeah, I recycled the envelope and insert from that late bill.
Sunday: Recycled 17 newspapers. Put away the cat carrier, mop bucket, and bag of textile recycling.
Results: It was good to get a few things put away. Took no time at all and I wondered why I waited so long.
I spent some more time this weekend helping my guy narrow down his decor choices. Had a really fun synchronicity there when I found a cool bracket and was about to send him to the site, and he sent me to look at one on another site, and it was the same one! We really do like the same stuff, haha!
Sunday: Recycled 17 newspapers. Put away the cat carrier, mop bucket, and bag of textile recycling.
Results: It was good to get a few things put away. Took no time at all and I wondered why I waited so long.
I spent some more time this weekend helping my guy narrow down his decor choices. Had a really fun synchronicity there when I found a cool bracket and was about to send him to the site, and he sent me to look at one on another site, and it was the same one! We really do like the same stuff, haha!
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Saturday the 13th
Happy Birthday to my cousin!
So far today, I have paid that late bill and called about the interest rate, and the fee was removed as I already said. Thankfully, I was able to change the payment date on the other payment I made yesterday, so that I COULD pay the late bill immediately.
I was really upset about this, so I tapped on it. I felt ASHAMED for missing this payment, like I'm not allowed to make a dumb mistake once in awhile. It was hugely upsetting, to the point where I got dizzy and felt like throwing up. I haven't felt that way in years. So I'm really appreciating EFT right now.
I've also deleted 309 emails - most of which I'd never even looked at. I'm about to do the dishes, and I'm listening to a program I bought to help me with some life issues through raising my vibration.
Results: Hey, even if the interest rate on that card does go up, my inheritance is due any day, and I can just pay the bill off so I'm not dinged too badly. So it's not the end of the world like it felt.
Today after my shower I cracked open some body butter I got from a friend at the very belated birthday party a couple weeks back. It smells DELICIOUS! And I'm enjoying how the scent wafts up to my nose every now and then. Plus my skin feels nice and soft :) I Facebooked her to say how much I enjoyed it!
That's all for now. Probably more later as I work on doing something in the way of cleaning this messy, dusty apartment.
So far today, I have paid that late bill and called about the interest rate, and the fee was removed as I already said. Thankfully, I was able to change the payment date on the other payment I made yesterday, so that I COULD pay the late bill immediately.
I was really upset about this, so I tapped on it. I felt ASHAMED for missing this payment, like I'm not allowed to make a dumb mistake once in awhile. It was hugely upsetting, to the point where I got dizzy and felt like throwing up. I haven't felt that way in years. So I'm really appreciating EFT right now.
I've also deleted 309 emails - most of which I'd never even looked at. I'm about to do the dishes, and I'm listening to a program I bought to help me with some life issues through raising my vibration.
Results: Hey, even if the interest rate on that card does go up, my inheritance is due any day, and I can just pay the bill off so I'm not dinged too badly. So it's not the end of the world like it felt.
Today after my shower I cracked open some body butter I got from a friend at the very belated birthday party a couple weeks back. It smells DELICIOUS! And I'm enjoying how the scent wafts up to my nose every now and then. Plus my skin feels nice and soft :) I Facebooked her to say how much I enjoyed it!
That's all for now. Probably more later as I work on doing something in the way of cleaning this messy, dusty apartment.
Mon - Fri
This has been a crazy busy week. Not much decluttering because I got home late every night, and was pretty pooped. And I missed paying a credit card payment for the first time in probably five years, out of sheer busyness. I was pretty upset today when I realized that, but the representative I spoke to removed the late fee, and told me the account will be reviewed to see if my interest rate goes up. Since I have decent credit, I'm hopeful it won't go up very much, or maybe at all.
OK, so here's my declutters. I paid a bill each on Tues. and Weds. and recycled the envelopes and inserts on Weds. On Thursday I shredded 184 papers. And on Friday I paid another bill (the wrong one!), and recycled the envelope and inserts. I deleted 20 emails Monday, four Tuesday, 19 Thursday, and eight Friday.
I also kept the catbox and surrounding area clean and did the dishes a couple times. And I've been tapping away all week and releasing a lot of resistance. I decided to tap on resistance daily in whatever form, specific or general, to see what will happen.
Results: Apart from missing that cc bill, my results have been spectacular. It was Thursday when I decided to tap on resistance, and I must have released a ton of it that morning, because I got paid twice AND got a transcription assignment for the first time in two weeks! If I had remembered to pay that bill, I could totally have covered it. This is after a couple of months of scraping by.
I also felt REALLY good most of the week, energetic and happy. I had a pleasant conversation with a neighbor whose friendship with me blew up about a year ago. And I had a fun, fun day with my guy Friday, helping him decide on some decor for his apartment. I discovered we have similar tastes and it was just cool to feel like my input was important to him :) Felt kinda like a couple making decisions about their home. He also gave me an amazing massage that felt so great!
On the way to see my honey, I played with a baby on the train, waving at him and playing peek-a-boo. He was smiling and laughing, and then HE started playing with his tongue, sticking it out and slurping it up, pursing his lips and making funny faces, until I CRACKED up! He finally got sleepy and dozed off, leaving me to think about the fun we had :)
Finally, I'm sleeping better. That's probably why my energy is up. Yay!
OK, so here's my declutters. I paid a bill each on Tues. and Weds. and recycled the envelopes and inserts on Weds. On Thursday I shredded 184 papers. And on Friday I paid another bill (the wrong one!), and recycled the envelope and inserts. I deleted 20 emails Monday, four Tuesday, 19 Thursday, and eight Friday.
I also kept the catbox and surrounding area clean and did the dishes a couple times. And I've been tapping away all week and releasing a lot of resistance. I decided to tap on resistance daily in whatever form, specific or general, to see what will happen.
Results: Apart from missing that cc bill, my results have been spectacular. It was Thursday when I decided to tap on resistance, and I must have released a ton of it that morning, because I got paid twice AND got a transcription assignment for the first time in two weeks! If I had remembered to pay that bill, I could totally have covered it. This is after a couple of months of scraping by.
I also felt REALLY good most of the week, energetic and happy. I had a pleasant conversation with a neighbor whose friendship with me blew up about a year ago. And I had a fun, fun day with my guy Friday, helping him decide on some decor for his apartment. I discovered we have similar tastes and it was just cool to feel like my input was important to him :) Felt kinda like a couple making decisions about their home. He also gave me an amazing massage that felt so great!
On the way to see my honey, I played with a baby on the train, waving at him and playing peek-a-boo. He was smiling and laughing, and then HE started playing with his tongue, sticking it out and slurping it up, pursing his lips and making funny faces, until I CRACKED up! He finally got sleepy and dozed off, leaving me to think about the fun we had :)
Finally, I'm sleeping better. That's probably why my energy is up. Yay!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Sat/Sun
Forgot that on Saturday I also balanced my checkbook and recycled an envelope.
Sunday: This morning I discovered a huge water bug in my living room. It was tangled in a big dust bunny, so I figured the cat dug it out from under the couch or something. I thought it was dead - though I also thought I saw its feelers move - so I left it till this evening. When I swept it up it moved its legs! Not dead, eek! So I flushed that puppy. And that is the extent of my decluttering today - haven't even deleted an email that I can think of.
Results: I slept a lot this morning. In the afternoon I went to see my guy, and we had a good time. He was in a silly mood, which I found a lot of fun. When I left he very generously gave me money for my next few train rides :) He also gave me back my BED book, which I've been needing :)
All in all, a lazy day, but I needed one. Goodnight!
Sunday: This morning I discovered a huge water bug in my living room. It was tangled in a big dust bunny, so I figured the cat dug it out from under the couch or something. I thought it was dead - though I also thought I saw its feelers move - so I left it till this evening. When I swept it up it moved its legs! Not dead, eek! So I flushed that puppy. And that is the extent of my decluttering today - haven't even deleted an email that I can think of.
Results: I slept a lot this morning. In the afternoon I went to see my guy, and we had a good time. He was in a silly mood, which I found a lot of fun. When I left he very generously gave me money for my next few train rides :) He also gave me back my BED book, which I've been needing :)
All in all, a lazy day, but I needed one. Goodnight!
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Saturday
Today I deleted nine emails, did some dishes, and changed the cat litter (also cleaned up the area around the catbox). I did some EFT this morning, and later tried out another process called ZPoint. I made a bunch of sauerkraut and tore up some lettuce for salads in advance. And I figured out from a blog why this blog had been logging me out in Firefox and fixed it!
Results: It was a really good day! The EFT came about as a result of some not-good feelings, but apart from some major impatience a few times today, I just puttered around and did things I needed to do, and watched a live video class, met a few chatters and friended them online, and listened to a replay of a great teleclass from the other day. I bought a program from that class and just finished listening to the first part of a four-part series. It's about personal mojo and magnetism, and the woman who developed the class is a delight to listen to! Even if I can't put it into practice, she's so fun that it will be a pleasure to go through the course.
I chatted for a few minutes with the friend who introduced me to ZPoint, just to get clear on a couple of points. The doc she sent me got mysteriously messed up - she said her laptop was deleting things and blamed it on Mercury retrograde. Well, I buy that. My computer's been uber-slow for a week, or crashing and freezing and all kinds of crazy stuff. I did my first ZPoint exercise on my temper when this stuff happens, 'cuz I start yelling at the computer every time. What can I say, I've never been patient.
Anyhow, it was really nice talking with my friend :)
As a result of the friending today, I may be getting access to info on real estate investing which I was unable to buy myself! Most of what they were selling wasn't new to me, but there were a couple of parts that I need in order to get in on the RE market, so I'm glad for this partnership that is in the works.
And I'm just really excited about my experiment with cultured veggies (sauerkraut)! I used radishes in one, and curry in another. My kitchen still smells like curry :) I did NOT use the starter culture, but rather used leftover juice from several jars of veggies that I had eaten. The cultures don't go bad and they don't stop growing, so with any luck they will ferment the cabbage nicely. I used my new mini-grater which I got for four bucks, and it was just the perfect tool! So everything about the process pleased me :) The curry jar has less liquid than the others because I made it as an afterthought and had used most of the juice already. But I think it will be fine - I read today that the key to fermenting veggies is to make sure they are in liquid. Well, grating them released liquid, so we're good! Anyway, I'll know tomorrow.
Last of all, it was a cool day, with rain late in the afternoon and into the evening. For August, this is incredible. It's WONDERFUL.
And it's my bedtime - and time to meditate before I crash. 'Night-night!
Results: It was a really good day! The EFT came about as a result of some not-good feelings, but apart from some major impatience a few times today, I just puttered around and did things I needed to do, and watched a live video class, met a few chatters and friended them online, and listened to a replay of a great teleclass from the other day. I bought a program from that class and just finished listening to the first part of a four-part series. It's about personal mojo and magnetism, and the woman who developed the class is a delight to listen to! Even if I can't put it into practice, she's so fun that it will be a pleasure to go through the course.
I chatted for a few minutes with the friend who introduced me to ZPoint, just to get clear on a couple of points. The doc she sent me got mysteriously messed up - she said her laptop was deleting things and blamed it on Mercury retrograde. Well, I buy that. My computer's been uber-slow for a week, or crashing and freezing and all kinds of crazy stuff. I did my first ZPoint exercise on my temper when this stuff happens, 'cuz I start yelling at the computer every time. What can I say, I've never been patient.
Anyhow, it was really nice talking with my friend :)
As a result of the friending today, I may be getting access to info on real estate investing which I was unable to buy myself! Most of what they were selling wasn't new to me, but there were a couple of parts that I need in order to get in on the RE market, so I'm glad for this partnership that is in the works.
And I'm just really excited about my experiment with cultured veggies (sauerkraut)! I used radishes in one, and curry in another. My kitchen still smells like curry :) I did NOT use the starter culture, but rather used leftover juice from several jars of veggies that I had eaten. The cultures don't go bad and they don't stop growing, so with any luck they will ferment the cabbage nicely. I used my new mini-grater which I got for four bucks, and it was just the perfect tool! So everything about the process pleased me :) The curry jar has less liquid than the others because I made it as an afterthought and had used most of the juice already. But I think it will be fine - I read today that the key to fermenting veggies is to make sure they are in liquid. Well, grating them released liquid, so we're good! Anyway, I'll know tomorrow.
Last of all, it was a cool day, with rain late in the afternoon and into the evening. For August, this is incredible. It's WONDERFUL.
And it's my bedtime - and time to meditate before I crash. 'Night-night!
Friday, August 5, 2011
Thurs/Fri
Today I deleted 11 emails. I also deleted one more last night. And I took a food container I didn't want down to the lobby.
Results: I won a session with a coach who gave a great teleclass last night!
I also slept late, and it was wonderful.
Finally, I spent some time with my guy - it had been over a week since we saw each other. He commented that my hair is really looking beautiful. That made me happy since it was falling out a couple weeks ago. Herbs and the diet have stopped that!
Oddly, I have gone two weeks without a single transcription assignment. I guess they aren't that busy right now. However, given my low energy level while detoxing in hot weather, I'm only a little bummed about it :) In one of the emails I got from them they said their work tended to be feast or famine, so I guess this is famine.
OH YEAH! My little brother called last night to ask me to be one of his "groomsmen" in his wedding next year, haha! He wants all his sisters in the wedding, so figured he'd just have us take the place of the groomsmen. I'm so happy - he's the first of my siblings to ask me to be in one of their weddings. It really hurt not being asked by my sisters, so I feel honored! :)
Results: I won a session with a coach who gave a great teleclass last night!
I also slept late, and it was wonderful.
Finally, I spent some time with my guy - it had been over a week since we saw each other. He commented that my hair is really looking beautiful. That made me happy since it was falling out a couple weeks ago. Herbs and the diet have stopped that!
Oddly, I have gone two weeks without a single transcription assignment. I guess they aren't that busy right now. However, given my low energy level while detoxing in hot weather, I'm only a little bummed about it :) In one of the emails I got from them they said their work tended to be feast or famine, so I guess this is famine.
OH YEAH! My little brother called last night to ask me to be one of his "groomsmen" in his wedding next year, haha! He wants all his sisters in the wedding, so figured he'd just have us take the place of the groomsmen. I'm so happy - he's the first of my siblings to ask me to be in one of their weddings. It really hurt not being asked by my sisters, so I feel honored! :)
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Sun - Thurs
Another week flies by! I got a lot done, though.
Sunday: I deleted 12 emails and changed my sheets and put them in the laundry bag for Monday. Also chopped up a ton of veggies for the next couple days on the diet.
Monday: Did laundry first thing in the morning. I put away some clothes, and in doing so decided to mend one item. It turned out I already did, but it was dingy (white shorts) so I decided to wash it. Then I washed four more hand-wash items! After that I did dishes. All of this happened before 10am :) I also deleted seven emails. Probably cleaned the catbox at some point too.
Tuesday: Deleted 102 emails and cleaned the catbox. Also chopped up more veggies.
Wednesday: Deleted 15 emails, paid three bills and recycled the envelopes and inserts, ran some shopping errands after work, and took out the recycling. Also made fermented coconut!
Thursday: Chopped up more veggies, and threw out some moldy thyme (I screwed up when I stored it - got it wet). Also deleted nine emails.
Results: I am raking in the bucks. Got my rent payments this week, worked extra long on Tuesday for a bigger check, and worked extra long on Thursday too! AND I put in about three hours for my remote job, which means a check next week. I'm putting in extra work next week too. Finally, I found a quarter on the walk home from the train tonight! Someone in front walked right over it and I stopped to pick it up!
I had incredible dreams last night, all about my progress in moving forward! They were soaring, exhilarating dreams, shifting from past fearful dreams, and full of good things and fun! Abraham-Hicks says dreams are an indicator of which direction you're going - either toward or away from your desires in life. I like that, and I like what my dreams have told me about that lately!
Right now I'm listening to a teleclass that is really great. It's another perspective on prosperity and I really like it.
Finally, I had a great day at work, got a lot done, and came home to a sweet message from my guy. I'll be calling him back shortly :) Goodnight!
Sunday: I deleted 12 emails and changed my sheets and put them in the laundry bag for Monday. Also chopped up a ton of veggies for the next couple days on the diet.
Monday: Did laundry first thing in the morning. I put away some clothes, and in doing so decided to mend one item. It turned out I already did, but it was dingy (white shorts) so I decided to wash it. Then I washed four more hand-wash items! After that I did dishes. All of this happened before 10am :) I also deleted seven emails. Probably cleaned the catbox at some point too.
Tuesday: Deleted 102 emails and cleaned the catbox. Also chopped up more veggies.
Wednesday: Deleted 15 emails, paid three bills and recycled the envelopes and inserts, ran some shopping errands after work, and took out the recycling. Also made fermented coconut!
Thursday: Chopped up more veggies, and threw out some moldy thyme (I screwed up when I stored it - got it wet). Also deleted nine emails.
Results: I am raking in the bucks. Got my rent payments this week, worked extra long on Tuesday for a bigger check, and worked extra long on Thursday too! AND I put in about three hours for my remote job, which means a check next week. I'm putting in extra work next week too. Finally, I found a quarter on the walk home from the train tonight! Someone in front walked right over it and I stopped to pick it up!
I had incredible dreams last night, all about my progress in moving forward! They were soaring, exhilarating dreams, shifting from past fearful dreams, and full of good things and fun! Abraham-Hicks says dreams are an indicator of which direction you're going - either toward or away from your desires in life. I like that, and I like what my dreams have told me about that lately!
Right now I'm listening to a teleclass that is really great. It's another perspective on prosperity and I really like it.
Finally, I had a great day at work, got a lot done, and came home to a sweet message from my guy. I'll be calling him back shortly :) Goodnight!
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