Well, after a very nice and relaxing weekend in Idaho (thanks Mom & Dad!) I am back in Reno. Getting ready to move at the end of July. Where to? Who knows? I am trying not to stress out about finding a place, but thanks (again!) to Mom & Dad, I am now stressed about it. But I am feeling good: I got a couple of boxes from work today and started packing my books. Man! I have a lot of books. But the conclusion I came to is that I always feel better after some cleaning.
When I was in college and living in a giant house right on 4th St. in Pocatello, I used to clean all the time. One time I gassed myself and my roommate out of the bathroom because I used too many different cleaners at the same time and the window wouldn't open! Another time, the same roommate came home to find me frantically cleaning out the spice cabinet (which in our house, was not a pretty sight). Immediately, she asked, "What's wrong? What happened?" My response: Oh, nothing, just broke up with my boyfriend and the only thing that makes me feel any better is cleaning the shit outta something.
This weekend, Mom and I watched many, many hours of a show called Clean House, which I usually cannot watch because it is on the Style Network, and alas, Dish does not provide that with the basic service. So, I got my fill of the show while I could. I realized while watching this amazing show (which is about a team that goes to people's houses and cleans the clutter out) that other people do not get that same satisfaction that I do of cleaning that I do.
So now I am going through all of my magazines and keeping what I need and recycling the rest. Things I need: pictures of Bono. Pretty much all I have found so far. But even doing that brings such a sense of calm to my mind, that I sometimes wonder why I don't clean all the time? Why don't I do this for a living? I would be really good at sorting through other people's stuff!
7 comments:
I can completely relate to this. I derive immense satisfaction in organizing and cleaning clutter. I often think I should open a business where I go to people's homes and help them 'part with' things they really don't needs. Especially in their closets and junk rooms. I LOVE getting rid of things!
I think you should start you own show "The Basque Taskmaster." You can pitch it to TLC. I'll be your producer :)
"The Basque Taskmaster"...that is hilarious! Of course, I could help you out if you would like...I love to organize and Rob gets so angry because I always throw things away....he's more of a pack-rat. My mantra: If I haven't seen it in a year, why keep it? (Unless its pictures or something like that, of course.)
In reference to your first paragraph - don't worry too much about where you'll go. Between Cheryl's short sale and our short sale, we'll probably all still be living in this house for many years to come... And you can continue to clean it just as much as you want :)
I like it: "The Basque Taskmaster." I think this has much potential!
Umm... so all you did during your weekend in Idaho was watch a cooking show on the Style network?
Interesting.... very interesting.
PS
Everyong raved about your cupcakes, the frosting was delish and Curtis and ate one in our hotel room.
Oh, Amanda! Your wedding didn't bring up any feelings of conflict or disharmony! I am so happy for you, and I am very glad you liked the cupcakes.
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