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| Hello, my wonderful friends! Just popping in because SM reminded me that it was my account anniversary. Thought I should leave a brief update. 2025 has been a transformative year for me so far. I started decluttering at the beginning of the year and it has been...life-changing. I've always believed that I'm a naturally messy person, and maybe that's true, but it's impossible to keep a house tidy when you have more items than you have places to put items in. When I tidied, I was just moving stuff, but not achieving anything lasting or that I could maintain. Now, my house is much tidier, and I'm starting to work on the cleaning side of things. I'm using The Organised Mum Method which is basically a way of doing small amounts of cleaning regularly, rotating through the different areas of your house so that over time the whole house gets and stays clean. For many of you, that'll be something you do naturally. For me, it's a game changer. For the first time ever, I don't have to rush around and panic if a surprise guest turns up at my door or calls to tell me they're coming round. It's so good. Decluttering has required a huge mindset change. I am the family historian and many of you will remember that I had collections of sentimental things and heirlooms that I wanted to pass on to future generations. Nope. My in-laws have just downsized into a retirement village and so we've been decluttering their stuff too, including antique heirlooms and sentimental items that they desperately wanted us to give a home to, and it has taught me that the STUFF doesn't matter. Too much stuff becomes a burden, not a gift. I need to focus on spending quality time with my loved ones, not leaving them stuff to remember me by. They will remember me if I create memories with them, not by the items I leave behind. Huge mindset change for me, and I've still got some work to do on decluttering sentimental and heirloom items, but I'm getting there and it's awesome. What else? I'm mostly recovered from surgery at the beginning of the month to remove my gallbladder, and last night my quiz team came first. Woohoo! I miss having a blog. I miss writing up and sharing these kinds of posts. I miss you guys too. I can't possibly scroll through all the newsfeed posts, so if you want to, drop a comment here and give me an update on yourself. Even if my inbox gets full (  ), I'll be able to read them all when I next pop in. |
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Happy 15th Anniversary, Elle
Happy WDC Anniversary! 
Happy WdC Anniversary! 
Happy Birthday, Elle! 
I've been feeling pretty poorly and though last semester I managed 4 classes with a perfect grade point average, I only have 2 and am failing both now. It's not going well. My primary care doctor isn't too concerned, so my neurologist decided to care. Too bad my next appointment isn't until January, but at least he did schedule some bloodwork, so that's good.
I joined another writing organization, but they're focused on actually publishing. They have a very different approach. They have an organized program you're supposed to follow. Naturally, if I'm failing classes, I'm not doing particularly well there, either. lol
Anyway, I really miss you and am glad you stopped by! Take care of yourself! I'm glad you're doing better from your gallbladder surgery and a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your decluttering!!! That's fantastic!!! I know that's not easy to do at all!!! It sounds like you're rocking life! Keep it up! We'll be here when you get back!
Good luck.
NJ