Mast: not that I need to remind you, but, don't you have a long break coming up? Maybe your "self" is prepping you for it.

3 bags of trash in only one room?
I don't even have nicnacks because I hate dust! Not to mention that clutter and chaos make me confused and depressed.
I know this is my stuff, from my FOA, but I find myself being so worried about your d not having a functional organized space to be creative in. My d is artsy, and where she goes, messiness follows, but I have always managed to keep her area organized in ways to suit her needs. Maybe you can bring in a professional organizer? NAMI has that service, my girlfriend uses it for free.