Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

[NatureLover]

You're on a roll, @Dimity ! 🙂

Yes, I guess it would make you anxious. I hope it goes better than you expect, tomorrow morning. 

I've only done 1/2 hour so far, but I did some sewing (mending) prior to that, which doesn't count as cleaning and tidying. Still haven't tackled the kitchen. 

I don't feel in the mood to tackle building the garden planter today - apparently it's tricky to build. So I will work inside, apart from my usual afternoon walk / time in nature. 

I hope your afternoon's tidying goes well and you have the energy...

[Dimity]

Well done on the mending @NatureLover . It does count as a domestic chore, even if not in the tidying category. I hope you found the energy to tackle the kitchen. I didn't realise you walked too.

I worked hard at cleaning but overdid it. I got worried by the clutter and my stress and blood pressure went very high. I haven't been checking my BP but probably should. It was close to being an emergency, and I felt very unwell. Rest and deep breathing brought it down a bit, then I managed a short walk. 

I'm not really coping at the moment. 

I'll set the alarm for 6:30 tomorrow. I suspect the NBN problem was caused by the rain as you say but I know they'll want to check the inside sockets.

Good luck with work tomorrow. 

[NatureLover]

Hi @Dimity ,just wanted to leave you a morning greeting as you are getting up so early. 

Very sorry about your strss and distress and blood pressure 😥 

I hear you when you say you're not coping. So sorry. I hope you were able to sleep last night.

It's not really a walk as I don't go far, just to spend time in nature. I still haven't tackled the kitchen! 

Thank you for your wishes regarding work. It's always a big deal for me to go. 

Thinking of you this morning and hoping it goes well and your blood pressure doesn't spike 🤞❤

[NatureLover]

How did the NBN technician's visit go this morning, @Dimity ?

[Dimity]

Hi @NatureLover it was lovely to see your message this morning.  Thankyou. 

Well I waited 4 hours and noone came so I contacted the ISP. Turned out NBN was back on but I'd reset my modem to factory settings Friday... long story short I'm reconnected now, low vision notwithstanding. Very difficult but I had noone in the house. 

I did some decluttering while I was waiting, it was gifted time. 

How was work?

[NatureLover]

Sorry it was so difficult, especially when you got up early. But I'm glad you're connected now and that no-one came inside! 

Plus you got decluttering done! Well done 🙂

Work was nice and quiet for once. Glad to be home although I missed a nice sunny day by being inside. Maybe I can get outside tomorrow. 

Hope you can sleep longer tonight 🙂 @Dimity 

[Dimity]

Hello @NatureLover did you get some time in the sun today?

I tried to get started on some work inside and outside but got very little done. 

[NatureLover]

Hi @Dimity , I realised that I didn't actually get out in the sun yesterday. I was busy inside doing business affairs, making appointments, writing birthday cards, plus I picked up a parcel and went shopping for someone's present. 

(I still haven't done the kitchen! I might have to resort to the "10 minutes only" system that I use.)

Well done for trying to get work done. I know from experience that it doesn't always work. 

Good luck today 🤞

[Dimity]

Glad you had a productive day yesterday. 

I shopped a couple of suburbs over, a nice change. Not sure where the rest of the day went.

Savour your time at work, it's important.

Best wishes @NatureLover 

[NatureLover]

I did savour my time at work today @Dimity . It's always so hard to get there, but I do appreciate still being able to go. I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to. 

Glad you enjoyed the change of shopping venue 🙂