Comments on Linda and her Twaddle: Happy New Year 2012

Presious: Welcome back to blogging. I do have a l...

2012-01-26T15:25:35.609+11:00

Presious: Welcome back to blogging. I do have a lot of my son's things stored away. I can only imagine how much harder it would be if I had four children. Then I would need a bigger house and more time.

I have never been one for clutter, however, I am s...

2012-01-20T08:18:08.586+11:00

I have never been one for clutter, however, I am sentimental. These days, my garage is cluttered with my grown children's leftovers after moving out. I keep telling them I am going to throw their things out, but I haven't had the heart to do it.

I tend to keep things very organized and simple. Makes life a tad easier.

Ms Topiary: Can you send me photos of your clothes...

2012-01-16T22:16:43.461+11:00

Ms Topiary: Can you send me photos of your clothes and maybe I can buy some?......

I put out some horrible tray yesterday and it went straight away.

It's very exciting when it goes.

I've always thought it was funny how you can p...

2012-01-16T03:47:31.602+11:00

I've always thought it was funny how you can put just about anything out by the road and somebody will take it. I'm sure someone would take that clock if you pitched it out there.

Decluttering is difficult and challenging, it's been around 6 years since I had a cull of my closet clothes and am still putting it off. Congrats to you for facing the chore and finishing it!

Michiganme: Oh, my husband suggested I use his old...

2012-01-07T15:49:28.125+11:00

Michiganme: Oh, my husband suggested I use his old piano stool. I still have not found the right thing.

Decluttering is great. I still have more to do. It's a very brave thing to move stuff on. Especially when it all has some sort of meaning. Just letting go is such an effort.

I always enjoy your lengthy musings. And I get in...

2012-01-07T12:12:12.861+11:00

I always enjoy your lengthy musings. And I get inspired by your decluttering. I find it so cathartic when I get rid of things & make the intentional decision to move on.

I'm shopping for a chair for my computer table too---I've tried to make do with a barstool that's too high and a piano stool that's too short so it's time to find something that fits!

Deb: Oh, I am not so sure how I would go with movi...

2012-01-06T14:48:46.992+11:00

Deb: Oh, I am not so sure how I would go with moving house. It has been 21 years since I moved in here. I resist the urge to hoard, keeping a balance between being sentimental and being a hoarder. But I am a collector and that can be an issue. I told my son that he does not have to keep anything when his parents peg it. It's okay to move it on.

I do group outdoor exercise. It costs more but it is like having a personal trainer. A bit social but not over the top. Three times a week, one hour each session and the trainer makes sure she gets the best out of everyone. I have joined gyms and never gone too many times. You know, having gym buddy would have made a difference.

Working from home can be a trap I think. You must be very self disciplined to get anything done. I am back at work now and am kind of glad to be out of the house.

Keep up the exercise!

And Happy New Year to you.

Cameron: I often wonder what it would be like to have Christmas in the snow. It would be so pretty. I get Christmas cards with snowy themes on them and think that is how Christmas should look. Not sweaty hot like ours.

It's hard with music to refuse gigs if they are far away. I guess you have to be careful not to get out of the loop. I am glad to say that K is back into playing the piano at home. He needed the break and now it is a pleasure to play it. It's a never ending journey - the creative one.

Happy New Year. Keep warm.

Jebaru: That is a nice resolution. Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that there is a lot to be grateful for. I had a rotten day on Wednesday with my shoulders and both arms (wrists, fingers, elbows etc.) and ended up in bed for three hours. It has settled and I will get it seen to. A visit to the doctor is definitely on the cards.

A streamlined life. Oh, that is an uphill thing isn't it? That and getting out of bed early. I would love to be an organised early bird but I fear that is not going to happen any time soon.

Happy New Year. Enjoy the hot weather. You are always a day ahead!

LindaLou: Happy New Year to you too. I think you ended 2011 on a very high note and fully expect it to continue on into 2012. I love how you make things happen. xx

Happy New Year, Linda! And belated Happy Birthday...

2012-01-04T15:46:21.091+11:00

Happy New Year, Linda! And belated Happy Birthday. Forty-eight? You baby! Hope you have a fabulous year ahead. XOXO

Happy new year to you too, Linda. I do have a reso...

2012-01-03T20:11:52.971+11:00

Happy new year to you too, Linda. I do have a resolution: each day to write in my diary one thing I'm thankful for. Nothing too deep. Yesterday it was "I'm thankful for Partner doing housework"! The day before I was thankful for electric fans - no airconditioning here, surprisingly, given how much I loathe the heat. Your clean-out sounds HORRIBLY hot but very worthwhile. I aspire to a streamlined life - one day! I hope you get good advice and treatment and that your neck and shoulder problems resolve very soon. Take it easy, just a little bit, won't you?

HAPPY NEW YEAR! You're off to a great start, ...

2012-01-03T08:20:05.734+11:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

You're off to a great start, getting rid of stuff. Always a challenge!

It's a constant source of amazement to me to read your posts about hot weather at this time of year. Of course I *KNOW* that you live in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is hot in January, but somehow it still comes as a surprise to read about summer now!

I don't really "do" resolutions either, although the New Year does give us the opportunity for new beginnings. I hope to stay closer to home, accept less gigs far away, and concentrate on improving skills on the many musical instruments I dabble in.

Sounds like you're having one of my days. Oddl...

2012-01-03T01:46:14.150+11:00

Sounds like you're having one of my days. Oddly enough, I'll be sorting through tons of packed boxes. We had moved from one location into a new home, where our guest bedroom is still cluttered with boxes full of our stuff. Whatever stuff. I have no clue if I remember what's in there. Might as well throw it all away lol... but it is funny what you find, how you got it and if it was in fact, a 'throw it on someone else' type of hand me down, which my mother is SO good at doing. Then, I have this huge fire pit outside where I burn the boxes. One thing I CANNOT stand is hoarding. My partner seems to hoards, where I am quite the minimalist (not to the extreme), but I say, if you haven't used it in over 2 years - throw. it. away!!!!

I can definitely relate to the exercising. It feels SO good once you're back into it. Today is also my first day back at the gym, (in like over a month!) So I am looking forward to feeling better ....physically and emotionally. I just find it SO boring. Any tips on how to find new ways to have exercise be exciting again? *sigh*

Well, I hope you're having a great day regardless of your stir craziness. I work from home, so getting out and about is so important. It's great that you have a creative outlet like pottery.

Enjoy yourself! --_And Happy New Year to you!