If you have the cupboard space then maybe put everything away in cupboards, but then go through a cupboard at a time every now & then. It's time I tackled the hall cupboard again.I think I need to see what I actually use and don't use before packing things up. I got rid of so much stuff already and would like to get to enjoy some of it finally. We have so much storage space in this house that I think I can have everything in cupboards and not have to dust it. If it doesn't fit in the cupboards, I may give it away though. I really want a house where I just sweep and mop and don't have much dusting or decluttering. I do have to watch it not to save unnecessary things though and only keep things I will use! I have gorgeous art supplies and so many amazing books. Too many but I have to figure out what I'll actually use or not.
It would be great to make a book club where everyone reads a chapter to the group. I was part of a Buddhist book club where we all took a chapter and asked questions for the group to ponder. I still remember the discussion my questions brought about. That was really fun and bonding! Maybe if I ever get the time, I'll make a book club some day! I just love groups of like minded intellectuals getting together discussing politics, the arts, and things like that. I am trying to find a really good book on how during WWII the surrealists moved to Mexico and had a thriving art community there. There is this amazing surrealist garden there (that's near the top of my bucket list https://www.archdaily.com/790389/IN...JAMES-SURREALIST-GARDEN-IN-THE-MEXICAN-JUNGLE ) and a nearby surrealist school that you can still visit.Your reading sounds very interesting. I really want to try to get back into reading again...would be nice to have someone reading to me...I guess i could try some audio books...not quite the same but can be nice too.
Hi Rob! I get so frustrated because I simply can't remember what I ate, and then forget that I forget what I eat, and that I should record it right away! Definitely a mental block!!I sure understand the problem of forcing yourself to record calories and maintain, its my struggle of late as well.
That's a good idea, Cate, I can paint the closets first, and put stuff in the cupboards and closets. It's a really good idea to keep decluttering, too. I am so happy for the time with K! I was really feeling defeated with her school making it so we had no time together and she wasn't happy doing all that mindless busywork, either. This is wonderful!If you have the cupboard space then maybe put everything away in cupboards, but then go through a cupboard at a time every now & then. It's time I tackled the hall cupboard again.
Your time spent with K is so valuable. She will have such good memories of her childhood
I was part of a similar thing. Well we had 2 different ones in our group. One was after meditating together, we would drink tea and read a chapter aloud, passing the book around paragraph by paragraph. Then afterwards we discussed it. I really loved that one a lot. It was meant to be less of an intellectual discussion and more of "how does this speak to you" sort of discussion--it was really lovely.I was part of a Buddhist book club where we all took a chapter and asked questions for the group to ponder.
That sounds wonderful!It would be great to make a book club where everyone reads a chapter to the group. I was part of a Buddhist book club where we all took a chapter and asked questions for the group to ponder. I still remember the discussion my questions brought about. That was really fun and bonding! Maybe if I ever get the time, I'll make a book club some day! I just love groups of like minded intellectuals getting together discussing politics, the arts, and things like that.
That's what I loved most about my Buddhist group, too. I think there is an intellectual component, but it is more centered on honing in on appreciating what makes something sing to you. That's what I am hoping for with this year's English for K. She has had so much of justifying her analysis of literature, and almost no creative writing or writing that helps you deepen what personally you think and feel. She's gone to schools that all espouse this type of creativity, but the teachers were not very good at this, so she dreads creative writing now, but I think we can turn that around.It was meant to be less of an intellectual discussion and more of "how does this speak to you" sort of discussion--it was really lovely.
I am hoping that by next year we can host a music night or writing or reading group here for other homeschooling families. It seems like Covid made teen events disappear in this neck of the woods, and it would be fun to help bring some of that back!I think you should host a salon, Marsia! Bring some culture to the neighbourhood.
Thanks Cate! It does feel better and I am feeling positive about having time and energy to do art and writing and photography especially. I think I'll get out a fresh art journal when I can find the box with them in there!Your life does sound better these days, M. When you get everything that you want painted & your stuff put away it should be even better.
That sounds so nice! I do well with a small space but actually love the idea of a big roomy house sparsley decorated...I think it's great too that you are taking the time to really make it feel like you with all the painting.This kitchen is way bigger than any kitchen I have ever had, so there will be plenty of room to have everything where you can see it and get at it easily. The whole house is like that. Our furniture and possessions look rather insignificant sitting in the house, so I think it will be breezy and minimalist when we get it all done.
yeah I guess this is where maybe averaging your weight could come in handy if you do weigh every day...I weigh every day and see my weight fluctuate a lot. Especially on days when I can easily sweat a lot of that water out! But yes sometimes I gain with inflammation, or pms or whatever too...so it's all just about getting an on-going idea of where I am at from day to day.did well tracking yesterday, stayed just under calories, and lost the 2 pounds again. I have so much trouble telling what is water weight and what is actual weight gain.
You can, but in order for those pounds to be fat you need to overeat by 2,500 calories every day for a week. Still: being careful is rarely a bad thing.If I am not careful I can gain 5 pounds in a week and it will take weeks to get it back off. I really don't count anything as potential water weight because of this.
I will miss your presence here. I do get the need to take some time away and totally support you with that, but just wanted to say that I find both your posts here and in other diaries actually very supportive and inspiring!Thanks everyone! I think I need to take a little time off from the forum. I am discouraged with myself for not sticking to my plan and feeling a little overwhelmed with the stuff I need to do with homeschooling and the house and yard. I also feel like my responses in people's diaries are uninspiring and not that supportive. I may also be a little homesick for CA and feel like I need to find some art classes or something to get me jump started again. Anyway, I will probably be back in a week or so.
with all of this. I find you very supportive & encouraging & am very grateful to have you as a friend. Please look after yourself, M as well as the rest of your familyI will miss your presence here. I do get the need to take some time away and totally support you with that, but just wanted to say that I find both your posts here and in other diaries actually very supportive and inspiring!
I do hope you start to feel more settled in your new place. Feeling a bit homesick for a place you loved sounds natural as you try to find your footing in a new community.
I hope you come back here soon, and in the meantime, sending you lots of hugs!
The youngest one was thirsty, so drank from a puddle in the road in the city
someone stole multiple items from K.
Can really relate to that one--I want to find a good balance of keeping my place in order and organized and doing other things. For me I keep leaving a bunch of the chores unfinished and then getting overwhelmed...(and this is me in a tiny apartment!) so I want to try and just commit maybe about an hour a day to doing house stuff and then hopefully have it never get to the point of overwhelm.Do something to help get the house in order at least every other day so you can concentrate on health and happiness as a major focus in life, not on being lost in housework.