Jeff and I spent most of the day yesterday deciding on the toy hauler that we will buy so he can start looking into buying a truck large enough to cart it around.  We decided on three brands and models.  The Jayco Seismic 4212, the Heartland Cyclone 4200 or the Dutchmen Voltage 4155.  All are 5th wheels and about 44 feet long.  The floor plan on all of them is the same – 2 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, 2 patios, open concept living room/kitchen, lots of windows.

Today I spent the day working on end of year things and prepping the business for a transfer.  Can’t wait!

I also took Oliver for a long ride in the car.  Of the three dogs he can’s stand riding in cars.  I need to start working with him to get him over it.

Have a fabulous night!

Things removed from my life:  Nothing.

177 Days and counting.

Almost all the gifts have been purchased and wrapped.  All the creative handmade Christmas cards have been mailed.  The house is completely decorated.  Now I can relax.

The duplicate order never did get canceled so the extra toys had to be returned to the dreaded Toys R Us store.  I went in the wee hours of the morning when they had first opened so parents with bratty kids were still home.

Now I’m working on brushing up on my rather dusty web design skills.  Throwing around the idea of doing that again while on the road.  Should keep me busy and sane?

Things removed from my life:  Nothing but I’ve got my sanity back.

200 Days and counting.

The New York trip was fabulous but not conductive to throwing stuff out and simplifying my life.  I find travel to be a huge disruption in my process.  Although fun, it takes days to catch up and get back on track.

I did manage to only bring back one small ornament from the trip so that is something.  I just remembered I bought it……Destinee might still have it in her luggage.  That purchase could have been passed over since I didn’t remember I bought anything until 5 days after my return.

The refrigerator and freezer are still basically empty, much to Destinee’s dismay.

That stupid closet is still half filled with junk but I am forcing myself to clean it out tomorrow.  Or else.

I’ve been caught up in what to do with myself after I hand off the dog walking business.  I’ve enjoyed being my own boss for six years and am struggling with the concept of dealing with……..what?  Not being in control?  Having to listen to someone else’s rules and bullshit?   Whether I can do it?  Still trying to figure out what is going on in my head.  Perhaps I’m selling myself short?  After all don’t I preach I can do anything?  I have no doubt I can……it is whether I will like it or not that concerns me.  I think.

Things removed from my life:  3 rotted pumpkins (why did I waste time carving the damb things if they were going to rot in less than a week?).

244 Days and counting.

Just wanted to touch base and say I’ll be headed to NYC this afternoon for the weekend so won’t find time to blog or clean.  I did dye my hair blue for the event so check Facebook for a rather large smurf.

Things removed from my life:  Nothing

252 Days and counting.

All this sparing down my life started me thinking more about the fat I’m carrying around.  How can I truly minimalize my life if I’m carrying around fifty unneeded pounds on my body?  If I want my junk to take up less space shouldn’t I physically take up less space as well?  It only seems fair.

So rather than jump right into throwing stuff out first thing every morning I have been jumping into exercise.  I walk quite a bit already so I’ve been adding more walking, biking, yoga, burpees, etc.  Along with Chakra Meditation.  The meditation is to keep me centered so I don’t mangle someone.

All that exercise has tired me out so I don’t feel like throwing away junk.  Hahahaha.  I know if I keep going at this pace I’ll become less tired and get back to throwing junk out soon.

I haven’t altered my diet.  I refuse to do that.  I eat very well.  Hardly any junk.  Don’t drink soda.  I’m a fabulous cook and refuse to start grazing on celery and carrot sticks unless they are chopped fine and cooked slow and low in a Bolognese sauce!

This weekend promises to be a rainy one so will be the perfect time to cook that delicious mouthwatering Bolognese sauce as wells as get back on track with removing junk.

Things removed from my life:  4 pounds of fat this week.

265 Days and counting.

God that teacher sent three more emails today!  Very long sigh.

Needless to say I didn’t get anything done today as far as getting stuff thrown out.

Alex’s friend got T-boned pulling out of our driveway yesterday afternoon by a 2017 Mercedes. They claimed they didn’t see her. Hmmmm. I spent most of today straightening things out making sure she didn’t get screwed over by him, the police and her insurance company.

Today I did end up ordering Hillary Clinton yard signs, a lanyard, several buttons, bumper stickers and Shatter the Glass Ceiling shot glasses to use when we celebrate her win over that idiot Trump in November!

So once again I added to the stuff in the house……..but this is a history making election!
The bumper stickers and yard sign will piss off everyone in my neighborhood. Hooray! The buttons and shot glasses will be worth a ton of money some time in the future.

Things removed from my life: Nothing.

267 Days and counting.

As predicted I haven’t had time to blog.

Instead I helped Destinee narrow down the list of colleges she’ll be applying to.  That was a relief.  Next I’ll be planning a college road trip probably for November and December.

Sold my recumbent exercise bike!

Cleaned out the attic. It’s very small and took me all of 10 minutes so don’t be impressed.  Only one box left up there (Jeff’s junk and he’ll have to deal with it).

Still avoiding that dreaded linen closet!

That teacher just sent me six new emails.  Sigh.

Things removed from my life: Exercise bike (sold) and three large trunks of Halloween decorations given to Alex.

268 Days and counting.

I skipped the blog yesterday.  Too busy, although I can’t remember what exactly I did besides walk dogs, have a fabulous dinner with my husband and go see the Sully movie.  Funny how days get away from you like that.

One of Destinee’s teachers sent me seven emails over the course of eleven minutes.  Seven!  I’m seriously considering blocking her and simplifying my life.

I’m headed to visit Jeff’s parents and won’t be home until late tomorrow so likely won’t blog later today or tomorrow since I think they will frown on me throwing out stuff from their hotel room.  Hahahaha.

Things removed from my life: The ice cream maker.  Why make it when you can buy perfectly delicious ice cream from a store?

272 Days and counting.