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Throw out endometriosis!

Started May 14, 2010

Excuses
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Valerie K. Hansen Sep 27, 2009.

 

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Throw out endometriosis!

  It has been a long time since I was able to post; I was getting a doctor to help me throw out endometriosis.  I had been sick and tired for a while, but I had no idea this disease could attack your bladder and bowels in addition to your reproductive organs.  If you have pain with your periods, especially when peeing or pooping during your periods, or pain with intercourse- get screened, get treated, don't wait for five years like I did.  It's a lot harder to throw out something that grows and…See More
May 14, 2010
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Valerie K. Hansen replied to Sarah Tallent's discussion Excuses
"Oh My!! That is it! But first.. but first! Maybe now that I know what my excuse is, I might be able to overcome it!! Of course, first I have to sit for a few minutes and take a load off! No, I am getting up now and getting started in the kitchen.…"
Sep 27, 2009
Marsha Alford replied to Sarah Tallent's discussion Excuses
"Sometimes I have the same thoughts as Vic. "Why bother, it'll just get like this again.""
Aug 25, 2009
maureen hite replied to Sarah Tallent's discussion Excuses
"my favorite excuses are many. i either get stuck in the cycle of "but first" like heather, wait until the kids go to bed (but then i'm too tired or have to work), or spend too much time examining everything i come across. like old…"
Aug 23, 2009
Gwendelen replied to Sarah Tallent's discussion Excuses
"My number one excuse is: It's more important to have fun and do stuff with the kids than it is to have a clean house. However, in practice, it takes us an extra half hour to get out of the house because we can't find a matching pair of…"
Aug 22, 2009
Marilyn (Meme) replied to Sarah Tallent's discussion Excuses
"I will do it later when no one is here so then I will have more time and my favorite one is: the garbage is too heavy now so I will wait for a new bag- LOL"
Jul 4, 2009
Vic Austin replied to Sarah Tallent's discussion Excuses
"I have to mow, or work in the garden, or get lured into the internet for hours - I won't do it 'cause my wife won't help, and the more I do, the less she does (and complains about how I do the things that I do)Why bother, it'll…"
Jul 1, 2009
Jennifer Casper replied to Sarah Tallent's discussion Excuses
"I live right in the middle of Hurricane Katrina land and every year, hurricane season begins June 1. I am desparately trying to clear the clutter from my life both physical and emotional but I've hit a wall. It's hard to turn loose…"
Jun 22, 2009
Diane Schroeder replied to Sarah Tallent's discussion Excuses
"It's so therapeutic to know that others are going through much the SAME THING I am. I retired from one career and am starting over, so my main excuse-----in my struggling and, so far futile, attempts at "clearing the decks" to begin…"
Jun 19, 2009
Carrie Tuttle replied to Sarah Tallent's discussion Excuses
"I had already gotten rid of so much, that I don't have that much left. (Ha, Ha)"
Jun 16, 2009
Gail Blanke commented on Sarah Tallent's blog post Kap-lah!
"Love it about the wallpaper border! I bet it looks great. You should post a picture! Are you into the mental mess yet? Can't wait to hear what you tossing out? Keep us posted, OK? Meanwhile, take a minute to congratulate yourself on your good…"
Jun 3, 2009
Marilyn (Meme) replied to Sarah Tallent's discussion Excuses
"too often I cannot decide how to get rid of the ''thing''- do I toss it or give it away or donate it or worse yet- keep it for another day--hugs from Meme"
May 31, 2009
Lisa Wilson replied to Sarah Tallent's discussion Excuses
"well, I gues the ultimate excuse to starting to clear the clutter is that my life won't be any better after I do, & then I won't be able to use the excuse that I have to clean the house etc. Lisa"
May 28, 2009
Susan R. Cullen commented on Sarah Tallent's blog post Progress continues
"Oh, no! Not the Easy Bake! (I love those things! Remember when they were avocado green and had that funny shape?)"
May 26, 2009
Sarah Tallent replied to Gail Blanke's discussion THROW OUT FIFTY THINGS REVIEW IN NEWSWEEK
"Gail, the Good Neighbor's Thrift Store thanks you for your support. They are the only ones recieving material rewards for my reading your book. It's a library book. The writer of that review is a little paranoid about advertising. I agree…"
May 25, 2009
Sarah Tallent posted a blog post

Progress continues

Today I hung 9 pictures in my "office". I'm really calling it my "Project Room". If the camara hadn't deleted the before pictures, I would have entered it in the contest. It was a horrible mess. It is getting better.34. Broken bracelet35. Easy-bake oven36. Hummingbird feeder (the cat ate a hummingbird)37. Toy microscope38. 4 old pocketbooks39. 5 swimsuits40. 2 dining room picturesThe amazing thing is all the neat things that I am finding. It's like going shopping, but I find stuff that is…See More
May 25, 2009
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Progress continues

Today I hung 9 pictures in my "office". I'm really calling it my "Project Room". If the camara hadn't deleted the before pictures, I would have entered it in the contest. It was a horrible mess. It is getting better.



34. Broken bracelet

35. Easy-bake oven

36. Hummingbird feeder (the cat ate a hummingbird)

37. Toy microscope

38. 4 old pocketbooks

39. 5 swimsuits

40. 2 dining room pictures



The amazing thing is all the neat things that I am… Continue

Posted on May 25, 2009 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Kap-lah!

That was Klingon for "Success!"



I just dropped off the romance novels for the library book sale and a box of papers to recycle to boot! I filed two boxes of loose papers yesterday; finally going through all the stuff that was too important to throw out, but didn't have to be acted on right away.



Then, I did something astonishing... I finished the wallpaper boarder that I've been delaying for two years! It took 44 minutes, and I've spent years trying to clean out my office… Continue

Posted on May 20, 2009 at 6:23pm — 1 Comment

Making Time

I decided it was silly to put off the trip to the basement any longer. I don't have to pick my cousin up until 3pm. So, I dug in, and boxed up this stuff for the Good Neighbor's Thrift Store:

15. Extreme Ants Sports Pack (Antfarm)

16. Princess of Ireland Barbie

17. Molly AG mini-doll (with dog-chewed right hand)

18. Elaine Doll (I've had her 17 years, it's time to let go)

19. Monkey with velcro feet and hands

20. Plastic crown (From college fairy godmother costume,… Continue

Posted on May 15, 2009 at 10:00am

Slow Start

I began this program on May 5, and 10 days later I've only thrown out 14 things. But here's my list so far.



1. Two sets of old dishes (I bought new ones first)

2. Birdhouse gourd (after 4 years, I'm pretty sure it will never become a birdhouse)

3. 21 individual unmated socks

4. 31 romance novels

5. 1 box of gardening catalogs

6. 1 box of nursing school notes

7. Pickle jar, with one pickle (2 years expired)

8. Cell phone (Not used in 7 years)

9.… Continue

Posted on May 15, 2009 at 8:09am

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At 3:37am on May 20, 2009, Lisa Wilson said…
Good job! The point is, you got started, even if it takes you longer than two weeks , you're working on making your life more simple. Lisa
 
 
 

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