I (Or You) Got Something Done Today

otroo · Mar 08, 2022, 05:59 PM

My wife passed away in November last year and I have been totally lost. Just these last couple of days I decided to start setting some goals for myself nothing major just little stuff. The first goal I set was to shower twice a week and I shower every Friday and I actually took a shower today. I am actually pretty proud of myself.

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tentoedsloth · Mar 08, 2022, 08:15 PM

@otroo

That's great! One thing at a time sounds like a good idea.

I'm sort of the thread Mom since I started this thread, but since I think it's best to keep this simple, I won't usually make a comment. I'll be watching and hitting "Thanks" though, and being happy if I see that you're able to carry on with your plan.

I'm not trying to tell anybody else they can't make a comment.

Soupe du jour · Mar 09, 2022, 01:47 PM

Put on breakfast
Reheated and put on lunch
Went to my psychiatrist's office
Went to the pharmacy
Unloaded and loaded the dishwasher and washed some pots/pans
Made a rather nice work-intensive dinner that included mostly grilling
Cleared the table

RoxanneToto · Mar 09, 2022, 04:05 PM

@otroo - I’m sorry for your loss, but making small goals is very positive!
I organised some things into bags and boxes to sell/donate
Had a phone appointment with another mortgage advisor
Did another online house hunt and emailed enquiries about viewing a couple
Made plans to meet siblings next month
Didn’t kill my brother when he asked when I was going to start the housework today. My people skills must be improving!

tentoedsloth · Mar 09, 2022, 08:48 PM

What I got done:

*the usual breakfast, bedmaking , toothbrushing, getting dressed
*took a shower
*read 2 chapters in the Bible
*made peanut butter cookies and took some over to neighbors
*pulled a few weeds
*fed, changed water and did a little habitat cleaning for my furry ones
*It was a planned no-exercise day; I just did some intense "bird dogs" for a little circulatory system wake-up. .

Blue_Bird · Mar 10, 2022, 11:18 AM

So far I've

Cleaned out and changed the litter in the litterbox
Fed my kitty
Took my morning meds
Brushed my teeth
Put my comforter in the washer

I'm about to change the comforter over to the dryer then take out the trash

I'm hoping to get some cleaning done later, some vacuuming, sweep/mop the kitchen and bathroom floors, wipe down the bathroom sink, clean the toilet, wipe down the kitchen counters

tentoedsloth · Mar 10, 2022, 09:32 PM

It was a cool (50s F) and rainy day.

So I....

* Did the usual morning routine of breakfast, bedmaking, brushing teeth, getting dressed
* Did some indoor exercises
* Jigsaw puzzle--I'm going to stop mentioning it because it's just for fun and not really getting anything done. When it's finished, I'll just get out another one.

* Read 2 Bible chapters
* Checked all the figures and then efiled income taxes
* Took shower--the most boring thing in the whole day, except when something goes wrong and I can't have one, in which case I soon miss it.
* Animal care
* Cleaned kitchen

MuddyBoots · Mar 11, 2022, 04:35 PM

Got my xrays done, did the paperwork to apply for medicaid, and did some studying

tentoedsloth · Mar 11, 2022, 08:44 PM

Today was a "day off" from the schedule. Really, I planned it that way in advance.

I did a few things:

*grocery shopping
*2 Bible chapters
*laundry
*animal care

...enough to keep the home fires burning.

downandlonely · Mar 11, 2022, 08:51 PM

Had a work meeting in the afternoon.
Went through work emails.
Got my mail from the mailbox.
Made pork in the crock pot for dinner.

Nammu · Mar 11, 2022, 09:07 PM

Set my alarm got both mum and I up by 6am
Took mum to the hairdresser
Picked up mum’s meds and remembered the butter

tentoedsloth · Mar 12, 2022, 10:41 PM

Today I:

*Tidied up the car and garage (raining)
*Tidied and dusted the office
*Fed, etc. the animals
*Did a few exercises
*Froze a couple of eggs since I don't think I would have used them in time. One large egg fills two ice-cube tray compartments, and if you halve a recipe that uses one egg, it's very convenient. Frozen eggs work fine in cookies.
*Ran the dishwasher and put the dishes away

Moose72 · Mar 13, 2022, 04:57 PM

I just feel good that I ran the dishwasher and the kitchen sink is empty. I'm happy if I get one "big" thing done a day. I try to do little things all day long. But today I've gotten into watching Golden Girls. It's helping my mental health somehow. Most of the time I'm worrying about something and ruminating. I have my annual apartment inspection in April. Place has to be fixed and spotless. I called in a maintenance request yesterday and got an email saying they got my request. No word on when they're coming.

bizi · Mar 13, 2022, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soupe du jour

I was sort of tired yesterday after accidentally taking my evening meds in the morning, but I still:

1. Did a load of laundry
2. Put/made three meals on the table
3. Tidied the kitchen
4. Put out the trash
5. Studied a little Czech
6. Made a yeast raised Easter bread from scratch

So far today:

1. Took a long walk downtown
2. Waiting and waiting and waiting outside or in the car for Hubby's appointment to end. So far almost three hours and counting. Could be a lot worse considering what Ukrainians are dealing with. I had scheduled a food delivery for between 12 and 1 pm (wishful thinking), but Hubby is calling them for a delay as it is 11:30 am at this moment and no sign of him being done. We arrived at 9 am.
3. Some Czech language study

You are a good wife.
you did alot yesterday!!!
I hate waiting especially in the car.
I feel for you.
bizi

tentoedsloth · Mar 13, 2022, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moose72

I just feel good that I ran the dishwasher and the kitchen sink is empty. I'm happy if I get one "big" thing done a day. I try to do little things all day long. But today I've gotten into watching Golden Girls. It's helping my mental health somehow. Most of the time I'm worrying about something and ruminating. I have my annual apartment inspection in April. Place has to be fixed and spotless. I called in a maintenance request yesterday and got an email saying they got my request. No word on when they're coming.

@Moose72

Is that what they call "taking a mental health day"? As long as the floor isn't adhesive and there aren't clouds of flies, I say enjoy when you can. It's the sitting around brooding we need to avoid, or maybe I should just speak for myself. *I* have a tendency to sit around and brood, and getting up and trying to keep to my schedule, which is about 75% work-like things, gets better results.

Today I remembered the Sabbath. It comes out looking like being lazy, but it has a better purpose.

I called a long-winded friend and let her go on and on, and did other milder, less work-like things, and didn't brood about anything. Much anyway.

Moose72 · Mar 13, 2022, 07:08 PM

Yes I guess it is taking a mental health day! I brood and worry a lot too. Currently, my worry is this 2nd degree burn I have on my abdomen. I looked online for how to care for it. It says keep it moist with Vaseline and wash once a day- I think I need more Band-Aids to cover it. I have my ultrasound of my uterus, ovaries, and cervix Wednesday and I hope she won't have to scan where the burn is. How did I get a burn on my abdomen? I used a hot water bottle to warm up and apparently it was too hot. I feel so stupid! I think I'll go in with the Vaseline and band-aid on and hope she doesn't need to scan that part. I think they're mainly going to do a transvaginal ultrasound anyway but you never know.

Moose72 · Mar 13, 2022, 07:18 PM

Speaking of watching Golden Girls I thought this was funny:

"I never eat chips. I don't like them. They fall in my bra..."

-Rose Nylund

tentoedsloth · Mar 14, 2022, 09:37 PM

Today I:

Tidied up the breakfast alcove and mopped the floor
Did some indoor exercises
Searched my computer for an income tax voucher I didn't realize I'd need, and couldn't find it

Played piano
Cleaned up bedroom
Took 1-mile walk
Talked to some neighbors outside (an accomplishment since I tend to not be very social)
Ran the dishwasher
Did animal care
...getting enough sleep helps with energy.

Blue_Bird · Mar 15, 2022, 11:35 AM

I filled out some paperwork for my apartment case manager

Blue_Bird · Mar 16, 2022, 09:29 AM

Yesterday I got a lot of organizing done in my apartment, I cleared out a bunch of stuff from my storage closet, boxes and stuff I didn't need anymore, I also cleaned out and organized my bedroom closet, and my side table drawers. All looks a LOT better

So far today I've fed my kitty, taken the trash out, cleaned my windows/windowsills, organized a bit more, made my bed. Later I'm going to clean my bathroom and then wipe down my kitchen counters.

I also plan on practicing ukulele for awhile later

bizi · Mar 22, 2022, 07:00 PM

I got our taxes ready to be taken to the cpa.

so I took them this after noon, big heavy sigh.

The woman behind the desk said that

if he doesn't get them done he can always
file for an extension.I just want them done.
I gave them to his office with things not
organized like I did last year. They are willie nillie.
they need to be done by 4-18-22.
my biggest write off is my mileage. I don't

have to much of other write offs.
hoping he gets them done with out the extension.
bizi

Soupe du jour · Mar 23, 2022, 03:30 AM

Yesterday I made a big pot of homemade chicken broth and froze it all in smaller containers. I took some of the chicken meat for chicken salad (or something else). Also did laundry and other chores.

Fuzzybear · Mar 28, 2022, 03:57 PM

Not a productive day. Hopefully tomorrow won't be as bad. I've been lost in my head today...

Blue_Bird · Mar 28, 2022, 04:00 PM

I walked to CVS today to pick up my meds. It was 18 degrees when I went out and it’s super windy on top of that. So that’s all I really got done. I will try to have a more productive day tomorrow. Today I’ve just felt like staying in snuggling with my cat and drinking hot chocolate.

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