OMG --- you will NOT believe what happened last night! It was worth a few sleepless moments.
DH and I have been working on another EXIT Game, and I bragged the other day about how well we were doing. Of course, that night, we had to look at one clue. And we should NOT have had to—we were just overthinking the process. So we arrived at the last puzzle two nights ago and were stumped again. I hate when that happens, but I'm getting over that.
We started on this current puzzle two nights ago, but last night was intense. We tried many combinations and searched through the booklet for clues and well, we tried many things. I was tired and said I was "going to sleep on it." I've said that before, but nothing happened.
I had to get up in the night to go to the bathroom, and BAM—the answer hit me. I went back to bed, but then I had to get up to test my theory, and it was right. I love it when that happens!
I only looked to verify that my theory was correct. I'll look at the answer with DH at dinner tonight. I think we get a bonus puzzle. What goes through your subconscious when you're not around to misguide it is incredible! Can I wait until dinner? Of course not - as soon as he's up - I'll have to tell him!
Yesterday was such a beautiful day. I had a massage at the gym, which I usually drive to. But DH needed the car, so he dropped me off, and I walked back. It took 40 minutes, and I was in a T-shirt and shorts. It was very windy but beautiful. The doors and windows were open at our house, and the girls were thrilled that they could come and go as they pleased!
I got another community project quilt done, so this will need to be trimmed later today and added to that stack of quilts that need to be bound.
Community project quilt - DONE |
The color of my marking tape was very close to the colors on the quilt, but it was still easy enough to see.
My marking tape matches the quilt |
At one point, I had the long arm going.
Quilting a quilt |
And the embroidery machine, with the new laptop beside it, so I could work on the video.
The embroidery machine is working |
I used my old laptop to create the pattern for the machine embroidery and later worked on the Dear Jen homework for the weekend.
Working on the old laptop |
The quilt got quilted, one part of four for machine embroidery was accomplished, and 2/3 of the pattern instructions for Dear Jen were completed. I still need to work on the video. Nothing is on the agenda today, so I hope to get more of everything done.
Yes, more CDs were tossed. The box of CDs/DVDs has lots of wiggle room now, and if I keep at it, I'll be done before I know it. One more thing dealt with and out of the house. I still have to make a few phone calls to get rid of more stuff, but all in due time. There are only so many hours in the day.
But the feeling of euphoria is amazing, especially when you make headway in a particular area. The office is the dumping ground for things I don't know what to do with and where I store things that are on their way out the door. So that table was pretty messy, as it was piled high with stuff.
Now look at it!
My table has space! |
Yes, there is still stuff on it, but there's also a lot of empty space. The best part is that I usually fill that empty space back up. But I didn't. Well, that's a lie, as the box of CDs, which was on the floor, is now on the table instead of the floor beside the desk. But it still looks pretty decent. The good news is that there is less and less to pile on any empty surface! Almost everything that was on the floor is gone - there are three containers left that are tucked in a corner. As I now have room to put them on a surface, I might do as I keep forgetting they are there.
There's space on the other desk as well—just a little, but that's OK. It's all progress. Remember what I said—we have to celebrate each and every little step.
More empty space |
The tops of these cabinets are clear. The important thing is that there is much less or nothing to put on them. Things are disappearing or have found a permanent home. WAIT—nothing in this office has a permanent home! Not yet!
These cabinets are looking pretty tidy |
The buffet is clear |
Quite a few things are stacked at the door, a few more on the kitchen island, and one more container in the office. With a few phone calls and then a bit of driving, I should quickly get rid of this. Before I start diving into anything else, I must deal with all the paper on my computer desk. Again, I'm whittling away at it; the piles get less every time I attack it. The good news is that I'm getting better at dealing with stuff that comes in, so there is so much less than there was.
These two NEW wallets (tags still attached) went into the giveaway box. At one point, I bought anything I saw with a bicycle on it. And why? I no longer use a wallet or even a purse. A small ouch is good enough for me. The box is still here if anyone knows someone who wants one.
New wallets |
On that note, it's going to be a good day!! I hope everyone is making progress on getting rid of stuff. I can't explain it, but you feel calm, relaxed, and energetic the more you get rid of things. You have space, and you get to enjoy the few possessions you choose to keep. I'm shocked that I used to feel the need to own so much. So much of it is now going out of the house and NEVER being used, like those wallets!
Have a super day! I'm off to spin class.
Ciao!!!
Have a super day!!!