it’s just too much

not able to pull all nighters like i used to do. sigh. too tired to think, let alone move. if i see another box tonight, i think i’ll start to cry. but the office is looking pretty good. south desk is better organized. stack of magazines is gone, as is the spare table. can actually pull the PC out from under the desk without having to move anything out of the way.

good enough for the installer. #2 son is in charge of getting the loft cleared. he says he’s got it under control. going to have to trust him, i haven’t enough energy to argue about it. going to go take another nap (about 4 hrs. this time) and see what else i can do in the morning. nothing major, until the installation is completed, but there’s still a lot i want to do this week while the hubby is out of the way.

it’s time to order a dumpster. and i think i’ll call the used books store (i think they’ll actually come get these). sometimes, you just have to be really ruthless. i said that before, didn’t i? “things” are just not going to control the way i live. if i can’t give it away, or throw it away, i’m far too attached to the wrong things. should be able to walk away without looking back.

mostly, i think i’m capable of that. the things are nice, or pretty – some of them have sentimental qualities…but they’re just things, after all. what really counts is my family and our health. the rest of it is just trimming. it’s a bonus we don’t have to have. so cleaning up all this clutter is just a way of clarifying the best ideals for us. and it feels like i’ve accomplished an incredible amount of that in the past couple days.

a variety of interruptions

had to cancel the direcTV service. easiest way to resolve billing was to pay new bill, and they’ll refund the balance. takes “6 to 8 weeks”, but i’ll get my money back. still have to cancel time warner…who say if i cancel the service, verizon will not be able to transfer the numbers. when we switched from verizon to comcast several years ago, NOT cancelling the service resulted in my being billed for two extra months by verizon (who apparently never got a “cancel” order). i’m not going to be a happy camper if TW messes this up.

but, paying the satellite bill pointed out a mis-communication with the printer. wasn’t sure if it was low on ink, couldn’t get supply levels. restarting the printer got it working, but i needed to order ink. neighbor kid is coming over with a .pdf file he wants printed – maybe i should install the last cartridge?

that’s got the other desk occupied. can’t do what i was going to do next – guess i’m back to packing books… naw – i’ll just have another cuppa java. it can’t take more than a few minutes to print the file. and clearing the other desk is high priority. won’t do to get really involved when i can do what i need to do first.

bookends

i’m missing some bookends. i had three spare sets, and remember handing them to the hubby. i haven’t a clue where he’s put them. he used one set in the kitchen…

as i removed things from the desk, other things tend now to tilt!i hate to put clutter in place of a bookend – seems like a mis-direction…

how easily distracted

especially when i’m tired. waaay too little sleep last night. taking a nap only made me feel a little drowsy. there’s still a huge stack of magazines to throw away (i mean HUUUGE) and the corner’s still overflowing with craft items. must have caffeine!

i just got a call from out of state: hi, i’m dianne. i just calling to see if you need your carpets cleaned, pro…” that’s when i hung up. is there still a working “do-not-call” list out there somewhere?

the corner desktop is done. whew! still have to clear out the cabinets, but i haven’t got enough room to move the boxes away from them, yet. well, i could move that stack into the doorway and clear that cabinet, then move the other stack to fill/clear the corresponding spaces and work on the other cabinet… there’s a plan for ya. and desire to get out of the office will motivate me to keep working; right?

must get back to work. more progress posts, later…

still going strong!

well, i’m about half way ’round the office. busy reorganizing as i go, and packing up books to recycle or move down to the library. this seems like slow progress, but i’m pleased with the results so far.

i’ve found two sweaters to be finished, and the yarn and pattern for the next one, three afghans that also need finishing, and the fabric for two quilts (the sewing machines moved downstairs last week ). i’ve also found quite a few tools for fiber-crafting, some roving and some felting needles. there’s a grand stack of paper and card-stock. and a box of adhesives for any number of applications. i found my missing sketchbook and nu-pastels, too. i’m definitely not lacking for projects to work on this season!

there is now room to set up the tablet PC on the corner desk, and i think i’ll be able to move the printers to better positions in the office. one of them needed to be closer to a phone outlet, and the other needs to be close to the airport express (wireless print-server). i’m afraid to go into the closet just yet – not ready to go thru the “spare parts” box… and where did all these phone cords come from?

i guess the inspiration/inclination had to finally HIT me sometime! it’s great to have motivation.