I'm so glad and grateful all y'all are willing to play this external motivation game with me. Look around the blog a bit (ok, it'll take 3 seconds) and notice a few things: pictures, tally of items done, and links to each cleaner's list.
So what's the blog for? Motivation, information, celebration, and complaining. Please try to comment and/or post at least once a week during the challenge. I'd love to see ideas for cleaning certain areas, hear your cleaning philosophies and just chat about the scary things that might be under your fridge. We called those cockroaches in my last apartment. I've stepped up a bit in the world since then.
So get started on your list and get posting. Cheers.
First off, I'm surprised at how many of us apparantly have boxes laying around that we need to get rid of. And I learned that Taylor's home is full of toys. And Emily, I'll take all the clothes you're getting rid of. You have good taste.
ReplyDeleteI'll make sure to set them aside if I think they'll fit your svelte body Diana! Checklists...I looooooove checklists! I already have three things done, and hope to conquer two more within the hour; wish me luck.
ReplyDeleteGo Emily go! And you too Angela! I am also up for any clothing people are getting rid of :-)
ReplyDeleteMARTHA- I have a few vacuums you can have/borrow. Come over and take a look.
I am excited to do some real spring cleaning. My place sure needs it and I really need to get in the habit of doing my regular dishes more than once or twice a week (terrible I know!).
Good luck to you all and if anyone needs a buddy to talk with while you clean (I do WAY better that way) just let me know.
Wow - first, after reading everyone's lists, I feel SO NOT ALONE!!! And I'm thinking perhaps we bring the clothes we're intending to donate to the party, do a clothing swap, and donate whatever's left? Just an idea... I finally got the top of our dresser cleaned off today ONLY because it was on the list! I suppose getting myself to make the list and knowing it's posted has done the trick! Love this!
ReplyDeleteGreat suggestion Z. Everyone else in on that? I just won't claim which bag is mine so you don't see some of the junk I've been hanging on to. Also, you'll notice you're getting an email notification of this comment. If you'd like to opt out of this or change email addresses please let me know. And finally, note the new "follow by email" section on the blog to get emails with posts. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI do love the clothing swap idea. However, I just dropped my bag off at VV yesterday. Dang. I may have more, though.
ReplyDeleteYes, lets do the swap thing!
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