Adulting pvp (flylady/cleaning/decluttering) start july 27

[Polaris]

Can I give myself XP for downloading UfYH and starting a list of all things that need unf*cking? Because I have never done that before. It's terrifyingly long and it isn't even complete yet, but on the other hand, I like having it all written down somewhere. Makes the whole thing structured.

[KB Girl]

Can I give myself XP for downloading UfYH and starting a list of all things that need unf*cking? Because I have never done that before. It's terrifyingly long and it isn't even complete yet, but on the other hand, I like having it all written down somewhere. Makes the whole thing structured.

 

Sure why not! That fits in the middle block of 5 tasks. 

Though in my experience I can get far too caught up in things like making lists and plans and then be satisfied with work done and the drive for actually getting to work disappears. Just something to look out for ;D

[Nymeria]

I've accomplished much more cleaning this week than I have in the entire month before this PVP started.

[Shello]

I've accomplished much more cleaning this week than I have in the entire month before this PVP started.

 

That's awesome.  I feel the same way.. There is still a lot that could get done but my house is resting a lot cleaner than usual.  

[Polaris]

I ended up making adding stuff to the list part of my dailies. I have this thing where I either don't notice stuff that needs to be done, or I do notice but I forget within five seconds. I have ADD and executive dysfunction issues. So for this week at least, I need to write all that stuff down.

 

Now, I said I'd take before and after pics. And I am so scared of posting this, because y'all gonna think I'm a disgusting slob. I would like to state that my bedroom is usually not this bad; this chaos has been accumulating for three months, during which I've been so tired because of work and calorie deficit that at the end of the week, I couldn't make myself spend my precious recovery time trying to unf*ck this mess. I also have too much stuff compared to my current living situation, a fact that I'll attempt to rectify in the future.

 

*takes a deep breath*

 

 

 

[Terah]

My bedroom is covered in toys that don't fit downstairs anymore, at least you have grown up stuff

[Polaris]

My bedroom is covered in toys that don't fit downstairs anymore, at least you have grown up stuff

So you failed to notice the GIANT WOLF AND OWN PLUSHIES on my bed (My excuse is that I can't sleep alone. They're there to protect me, and for me to have something to cuddle.)

[Terah]

So you failed to notice the GIANT WOLF AND OWN PLUSHIES on my bed (My excuse is that I can't sleep alone. They're there to protect me, and for me to have something to cuddle.)

Missed that one!

Well, mine is bigger. And snores  

[Shello]

You have to start somewhere.  Just imagine how it will feel after you get through some lists.  

[Polaris]

Whew. Just spent 2x20 minutes going through all the clutter and bagging things that need to go to trash. I'm starting to see floorspace Even though that picture looks horrendous, most of the stuff covering my floor is a) clothes b ) plastic bags. Seriously, I have so many empty plastic bags, because every time you buy something you're offered one, and if you have no space in your bag... I started folding them up so I can store them all in one plastic bag that I'll stick under the bed or something. I won't have to buy trash bags for two years or so.

[Terah]

Whew. Just spent 2x20 minutes going through all the clutter and bagging things that need to go to trash. I'm starting to see floorspace Even though that picture looks horrendous, most of the stuff covering my floor is a) clothes b ) plastic bags. Seriously, I have so many empty plastic bags, because every time you buy something you're offered one, and if you have no space in your bag... I started folding them up so I can store them all in one plastic bag that I'll stick under the bed or something. I won't have to buy trash bags for two years or so.

Solution: bring fabric bags. The looks you get when you take the stuff out of the plastic bag they put it in an put it in your own back: priceless

[dancezwithkittehz]

Should something be showing in the "total" box for me? I assume it should be the same as total points I've made so far, but it doesn't seem to be working?

[Polaris]

Solution: bring fabric bags. The looks you get when you take the stuff out of the plastic bag they put it in an put it in your own back: priceless

I do have one, but I recently broke it I need to fix it. And sometimes I just forget, or don't prepare for shopping.

 

 

Should something be showing in the "total" box for me? I assume it should be the same as total points I've made so far, but it doesn't seem to be working?

The starting points for the sum total were off for a few people, I fixed them

[Nymeria]

I'm not sure how to add a week 2 on the spreadsheet that's more or less the same as week 1.  Anyway, my plan is to do Flylady M-Thurs.  On Friday, I'll declutter the closet by my front door, which has become kind of a holding pen for whatever junk is floating around that area.  

 

I'm also not sure what we're doing with the boss battles, but I'll soon post my own photo entries into our "Hall of Shame".  

[Terah]

I'm not sure how to add a week 2 on the spreadsheet that's more or less the same as week 1.  Anyway, my plan is to do Flylady M-Thurs.  On Friday, I'll declutter the closet by my front door, which has become kind of a holding pen for whatever junk is floating around that area.  

 

I'm also not sure what we're doing with the boss battles, but I'll soon post my own photo entries into our "Hall of Shame".  

Week 2 added

 

Not sure about the boss battles either, can somewhat shed some light on that part?

[dancezwithkittehz]

 

The starting points for the sum total were off for a few people, I fixed them

 

Thank you!

[Elastigirl]

I cleaned out my linen closet today. Giving myself points for 2 days of work. I meant to do just a bit of it, but you know how it goes once it is started.. I had put it off forever because it was so jumbled. I'm still not sure which sheets are for the double bed and which are for the queen. I think I just need to try and see. But, I got rid of a bunch of old sheets and dishtowels, and now we have room. I switched some stuff around it with our cedarbox (it had some sheets and blankets)The task only took about 40 minutes, and now looks a bunch better.

[Shello]

i was out of town for the weekend so I wasn't getting cleaning done.  I got back on track last night and even got the family to help me out.  This is really helping me fine tune Flylady's cleaning list to my needs.  

[Nymeria]

 

Not sure about the boss battles either, can somewhat shed some light on that part?

 

KBGirl hasn't been around lately, but I doubt she wants us all waiting on her for this.  My proposal is to do a 5 point mini-boss, which is basically some simple task (maybe 30-60 minutes) that for whatever reason, you've been avoiding doing.  And then a main boss (10 points?  15? ) that is a 2-3 hours of cleaning type of task or home improvement project or whatever.  

 

If we do this format, my boss battles would be:  

Mini: clean the upstairs shower.  It has weird orange buildup, lots of mildew on the walls, hairballs kicked into the corner, and mildew all over the shower curtain.  It honestly will probably take only a half hour to clean, but it's gross and I just don't want to.  So, I've been avoiding it and using the other shower for the last 2 months.  

 

Main: The kids trashed the basement, and there are toys everywhere.  Normally, I'd have them clean it up, but then they'll just randomly toss stuff into bins, and then re-trash the basement when they're looking for a specific toy and empty all of the bins.  So, I need to organize all of the toys while cleaning (with kid help, which is actually more work for me).  When the floor is clear, I need to vacuum the carpet before there are toys everywhere again.  I also need to fold up the mats, vacuum all of the mat creases, and bleach wipe the mats.  

[Shello]

KBGirl hasn't been around lately, but I doubt she wants us all waiting on her for this.  My proposal is to do a 5 point mini-boss, which is basically some simple task (maybe 30-60 minutes) that for whatever reason, you've been avoiding doing.  And then a main boss (10 points?  15? ) that is a 2-3 hours of cleaning type of task or home improvement project or whatever.  

 

If we do this format, my boss battles would be:  

Mini: clean the upstairs shower.  It has weird orange buildup, lots of mildew on the walls, hairballs kicked into the corner, and mildew all over the shower curtain.  It honestly will probably take only a half hour to clean, but it's gross and I just don't want to.  So, I've been avoiding it and using the other shower for the last 2 months.  

 

Main: The kids trashed the basement, and there are toys everywhere.  Normally, I'd have them clean it up, but then they'll just randomly toss stuff into bins, and then re-trash the basement when they're looking for a specific toy and empty all of the bins.  So, I need to organize all of the toys while cleaning (with kid help, which is actually more work for me).  When the floor is clear, I need to vacuum the carpet before there are toys everywhere again.  I also need to fold up the mats, vacuum all of the mat creases, and bleach wipe the mats.  

 

i think that's along the lines of something posted previously.  We each pick a couple mini projects, one smallish and one largish and that's our points for the mini challenges.  

[Terah]

Ok. Then my boss battles would be:

 

Mini: Clear out the closet in the laundry room so I can stash stuff I have laying around that I need for my business (I'm a WAHM and the stuff I sell is everywhere)

 

Main: Go through the kids toys. They have way to many and half of it is in our bedroom (no space in theirs, and I don't think they would sleep with that many toys around )

I need to sort it, throw away the broken things, donate stuff they have outgrown or don't like anymore and create a rotating system so there will be different toys every week/month(?) to play with.

[Shello]

Oh, good ideas.  That helps me pick mine..

 

Mini: go through this pile of clothes that are likely too big to see what can get donated and what I can hang to a bit longer

 

Main: go through kids' clothes to pull out too small stuff and see what we need to buy for school clothes.  Ugh..

[Polaris]

Ooh, I don't know what my mini bosses will be, but I have the perfect task for the main baddie! I'm planning to replace my old bed, get a new mattress and build a frame for it using pallets. I stumbled upon pallet beds this one day and fell in love with the idea. I'm thinking of replacing my old 120cm wide bed with a 90cm one, because I did some measuring and noticed I really don't use the extra 30cm. I can use it for storage, plus I can sneakily store shoes and stuff in the pallet frame.

[Shello]

Ooh, I don't know what my mini bosses will be, but I have the perfect task for the main baddie! I'm planning to replace my old bed, get a new mattress and build a frame for it using pallets. I stumbled upon pallet beds this one day and fell in love with the idea. I'm thinking of replacing my old 120cm wide bed with a 90cm one, because I did some measuring and noticed I really don't use the extra 30cm. I can use it for storage, plus I can sneakily store shoes and stuff in the pallet frame.

 

That sounds like too much for one go though.  I think these are best as weekly goals so they can be graded each week..  ?   Maybe break that down into smaller component chores?

[tundralily]

Whew. Just spent 2x20 minutes going through all the clutter and bagging things that need to go to trash. I'm starting to see floorspace Even though that picture looks horrendous, most of the stuff covering my floor is a) clothes b ) plastic bags. Seriously, I have so many empty plastic bags, because every time you buy something you're offered one, and if you have no space in your bag... I started folding them up so I can store them all in one plastic bag that I'll stick under the bed or something. I won't have to buy trash bags for two years or so.

 

That's awesome! Way to go with your progress!