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So, are you guys still doing your chores today or nah?
I think I'm going to do a couple and chill a bit. Yesterday I pretty much slept all day so didn't really get to do any music
Edit: alright you guys convinced me not to be lazy. Vacuuming and washing done.
More cleaning then meal prep. It'll feel better when I'm done and I can chill.
Yep. I like everything in order for the following week.
You make a good point
I'm vegging on the couch. Saw Cold Chisel last night and they were fantastic but I can't do late nights like I used to.
Absolutely no time for chores next week and I want it to be relatively stress free, so it's chores galore today. Future me will thank present me. There's nothing like having a good night's sleep on Sunday knowing you've got nothing to worry about :) whatcha making for meal prep?
You make valid points. I absolutely love a clean house.
I'm trying fried rice. It's odd, I've worked in hospitality for years, I can cook really well. But if it's just for me, it's the basics like chicken and veggies or meat and veggies.
So I'm actually putting in effort in my meals now.
How about yourself?
Eh, I can totally understand putting in minimal effort with your own meals sometimes - when it's just one person eating it and it's just fuel for the work week, feels a bit much to put effort in all the time.
I haven't unpacked my pots and pans yet or figured out how to make this tiny kitchen work. I've still got some food from the stuff I bought on Wednesday - specifically a box of vegan bolognaise sauce - I think that'll be my lunch over the next three days with some pasta.
I don't think I'll be cooking in earnest until next weekend. This kitchen is such a downgrade lol. I used to cook during the week to help me distress sometimes, but I think I'll be sticking mainly to weekend meal prep for the six months I'm here. Lots of beans and lentils in my pantry to use up.
It's extra hard when you don't have enough kitchen space.
I'll be doing a downgrade in the next few months as well, and as much is I'm looking forward to a new area, I'm going to miss having so much space.
I guess sacrifices need to be made.
Hopefully you find a nice place that has a good compromise - maybe fewer rooms but larger ones/inbuilt storage and a decent kitchen. I find myself being able to actually store stuff a lot more efficiently now whereas I kind of sprawled a lot at my old place and kept stuff I probably didn't need at all.
You might find you're spending more time out of home and don't need as much stuff for home activities either π
There's at least 6 boxes of stuff I never unpacked despite having 4 bedrooms to myself lol
I absolutely want to be spending more time out of home. Can't wait!
I need to get this assessment sorted ugh
π
Apart from dishes and a slight tidy up thatβs all I have to do today just trying not to let stress and anxiety take over me today.
I'm sorry to hear you're having a hard time man. Maybe some video games as a distraction could help?
Yeah...I have some admin stuff for but life and work that is causing me stress. Had a leisurely morning now about to tuck in after a cuppa. Will do some meal prep as well later but decided more cleaning/house stuff can wait.
Tis a very good chill day though
of course, got to get ready for the coming week.
I'm also going to get these dinosaur pics traced onto good paper so I can practice some painting
Cleaning the floors today. I feel like Iβm moving slowly though, from the humidity. Thereβs no joy in doing this today thatβs for sure. Afternoon will be more chill.
Yup. Didnβt finish them yesterday and am also doing some batch cooking so I donβt have to do so much during the week
I did half the dishes or so last night, and packed up my suitcase for tomorrow. Just need to top it off and whack out half the other dishes. I'll wipe down the benches and maybe do a quick vacc, but that's going to be it for me (there's definitely more to do, but it's not getting done until next week π)