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Clutter gives a house a good lived in look right? Right someone tell me I am right 
Works for me!! 
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Laura
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Actually, Mom had, for the longest time, a little cross-stitched picture hanging in our house that said:
"My house is clean enough to be healthy and dirty enough to be happy."
I live that now because I'm really a lousy housekeeper. But it's true. I've been in a couple houses that were so clean and "perfect" that I was afraid to sit on the couch or touch anything! How can anyone really *live* in a sterile-clean house? I think clutter makes it feel like home... and if anyone doesn't agree, they can just not come over to my place! Haha.
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Hey Linzy!
I prescribe gardening for you. Just do it. I guarantee you'll feel much better, out there digging in the worms. Fun stuff.
You're just in a funk right now, but you can break out of it. We've all been there. I think in my case it stems from having too much to do. It's a little overwhelming, and I sit with my Soyfee and wonder how I'll ever get through it all. But then I just say to myself, "Self, unpack only that one box right there and put it all away. Just the ONE box. Then at least you can say you did something." But after the one box, I'm "into it," and one leads to two, which in turn leads to twenty. Pretty soon, I have an entire room organized. Tomorrow, I'll worry about the next room -- not today.
Let the house go for now. Get out in that garden and dig. Just sit in the dirt and get your toes all muddy. You'll feel SOOOOO much better, I guarantee it!
Worms.... 
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Wow, so I'm allowed to be lazy - fantastic. My mum keeps saying I should get into a routine and do lots of jobs while I am signed off work, but some days I find myself just zonking on the couch doing the occasional bit of sewing. Also, the olympics is on which is a great excuse to watch telly. I know its probably a good thing as I have been so hyper for the last month, but I still feel guilty and seem to have this little voice inside me saying I'm not doing enough and I'm not good enough etc. Very annoying when all you are doing is dusting and you have this nagging voice in your head saying you have not done it properly - personally I tend to ignore it as I know I'm being daft, but I need to learn the art of relaxation I think!!!!
On a high note - I slept for 5 hours solid last night (unheard for me at the moment). Go it felt good - if I could just get rid of the restless legs. Does anyone else get these - whole body is relaxed apart from legs which keep tingling. Not sure how to get rid of them without going for a run, but the rest of me is too knackered to do that. Any suggestions much appreciated!
Right, on the theme of these posts I'm now going to spend the evening doing nothing more energetic than a nice hot bath!!
Catherine
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Cath, yes, you are allowed to and even required to be lazy!! And that voice inside, it's living rent free in your head and you need to EVICT it!!
Restless leg syndrome is something I get too, and Kandee just posted about it on the Vegas board. The easiest home remedy to try first is eating potassium rich foods before bed or taking potassium supplements. Foods include potatoes, peanuts, peanut butter, and orange juice. I take two potassium capsules and it helps tremendously. There are also prescription meds but so far I haven't needed them. And I've definitely noticed the difference when I forgot to take it. So it works for me.
Sweet dreams, see ya tomorrow!
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Thanks for the suggestions - unfortunately all of those foods apart from peanut butter make me ill, so I'll investigate the tablets. I actually slept OK last night so HURRAH!
Yes I'm trying to get rid of that voice! Today should be quite lazy as we are just going to a big craft fair at Knebworth (a stately house type thingy) which has loads of traditional and rare crafts on display. Falconry and archery also sound like fun!
See you all later .... have a nice weekend.
C
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When I was in the service they called them Mental Holidays. Yesterday I went to a party knowing my colon was still not working correctly. I avoided drinking. Not even soda. I had juice. Than last night the churning started and the new hemmoroids started and I layed in bed hurting. I woke this morning and ran for a soak in the hot tub. Now I fear a BM coming on. It is sad to be afraid to go to the bathroom. I have bulked up the last couple days. Bottem feels better now , but I am skipping church and will most likely lay around all day again. There are a couple piles of paper to sort and dinner to make. I really do not care. My wife I think is becoming less patient with my new extra laziness. She is a working dog and loves her job. But I know she loves me anyway. 18 years worth.
torbetta, StephS and atomic maybe we could start a club? The only requirment to join is NOTHING! No duties or fees, no meetings to attend!
Hopefully me colon will get back into shape and I will be able to return to normelness. It is so nice to find all of you and read your stories. I do feel somewhat better knowing there are so many people who know what I mean when I say "Uh no colon issues".
Everyone have a nice day! Derek
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Derek, is that picture of you as a kid??!! Adorable! Congrats on 18 years of marriage -- gotcha beat tho, we're coming up on 24!! And yeah, spouses don't always get it all the time. It's just great when they get it some of the time!!
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Cath, the craft fair sounds like fun! Have a good time.
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