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How does this take over 2 hours
Because the agency arranged for electricians to check everyone’s home today so I had to switch to bubbly & workman entertain mode with no electric while trying to make lunch & dinner.

I’ve cleaned a fan. I’ve wrapped it.
The tables endure.
October 2, 2025 at 10:38 AM
#MinimalThread ok back on the wagon for the last three days

Have hit the just endless doom boxes layer. Agency have started sending people to check things/view the place. Strong overwhelm. Gonna do one corner/box at a time.

First up: the two wire tables that need cleaning, wrapping, storing.
October 2, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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got boots they are perfect.

I hatched about a a dozen Pikmin with steps today so maybe the app will stop yelling at me to give it munny
September 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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I’m choosing to think of it as double not triple steps.
September 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Was potate. Now back

#MinimalThread oh god I’m outside edition

Returns to the Post Office
Flat boots from H&M
All the drugs from Boots
Pot o’ paint in whatever that nonstandard landlord beige is (natural wicker?? maybe?)

+ 10k steps which I’m going to need to do almost everyday until surgery day
September 29, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Went off list because I had help this morning, but that meant all me +1 jobs got done.

Sofa wrapped.
Mattress wrapped.
Rubbish furniture broken down & put outside.
Sofa & mattress in packed stuff area.
All stuff measured and storage unit booked.
Council collection booked.
September 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Bedside oversize mug: week o’ pills pot, nail file, pen/pencil, USB octocable, night cream.

Bedside: stick, travel radio alarm/lamp, timer cube.

Memo me: radio hates USB charging interference. But welcome back DAB.
September 26, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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Up high jobs list for TODAY: Just radiators & skirting as carpet shampoo prep. Clean all kitchen storage inside & out.

Second coat ceiling paint over the Great 3am Caramel Explosion, Patch barrier paint wall blobs where aforementioned caramel ricocheted.
September 26, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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Successfully completed some up high jobs: dusted lights, ceiling & corners, door frames.
Replaced CO and smoke alarms.

Then the estate agents turned up at the interior door, unannounced.

Smol problem: cont…
September 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Yellow makeup bag: SPF primer. Tinted moisturiser. Neutral eyeshadow stick. Eyeliner. Mascara/brow gel. Highlighter & lipsticks for if I’m feeling fancy.

Bonus moisturiser stick and perfume.

Doubles bag has perfume, SPF, deo, leave in conditioner and cleanser
September 25, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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So. Let’s be sensible and dispassionate. Skincare/Makeup can be minimal, but I have non-negotiables.

Long term makeup in lucky bee 🐝 cup: Lash/brow dye. Lip stain. Tan drops. Cotton sticks to fix any slip ups.
September 25, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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It was at this point my brief foray into the TikTok shop came back to haunt me. The agonies of a wash bag full of miscellaneous cheap-but-expensive-to-replace cosmetics.
September 25, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Yesterday I thought the bathroom would be simple. lol

Abandon: essential cleaning things, loo roll, soap and a hand towel

Turn into temp home mini box: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel (no bath in temp place), cleanser, toner, moisturiser, deo, perfume, teeth stuff and hair stuff
September 25, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Memo me: clean the carryon size back pack with USB port for hosp bag
September 25, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Mid/Low level jobs for tomorrow: dust radiators & skirting as carpet shampoo prep. Clean all kitchen cupboards inside & out. Fix broken shelf widgets in fridge with epoxy. Check fridge and freezer are still v clean.
September 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Up high jobs list for tomorrow: dust lights, ceiling & corners, door frames. Second coat ceiling paint over the Great 3am Caramel Napalm Explosion of 2024. Patch barrier paint wall blobs where aforementioned caramel ricocheted.
Replace CO and smoke alarms.
September 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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I finally stopped biting my nails in my forties and damned if I’m going to restart.

Temp home: nail polish remover, cotton rounds, decent base coat, decent top coat, nail adhesive tabs and press ons.

Home home: UV nails bag with cuticle sticks, files, light & polishes
September 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The best bit here is checking on my diary(ies) and it’s not just the last 9 months that make me go “oof”, it’s the the last three years that would make anyone want to scream.

Anyway. #MinimalThread. This would be a stop point.
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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I guess it’s a good time to switch to a winter handbag load out anyway

Keys w/ usb
ID
Purse with about 17 half filled coffeeshop stamp cards
Crossbody phone pouch
Earphones/Loops
Tiny makeup kit
Clean hanky
Hand sanitizer
Middle aged lady paper fan
Diary
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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P’tit issue with hosp bag: no matter how small I pack, I’m not going to be allowed to carry it out. lol where’s antigravity tech when you need it.
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Hosp bag:
2 x respectable PJs
WiFi bra
Knickers
Dressing gown
Compression/Grippy socks
Masks (sleepin, breathin)
Earplugs

Meds
Wash kit (solid/travel)
Battery, charge plug, cable
Sketchpad
Kindle

memo me, this and handbag counts as temp home supplies too.
September 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Ok. So bed first. Current one is big & heavy to handle. Needs to go into storage. Lots of blankets/linens. Bloody comfy though

Choose/clean/store 2 linen sets & blanket

Temp home/home home: use inflatable while bed in storage. Use remaining linen set, then thank you bye
Hospital: X
September 24, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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I’m dealing with two home moves and a hospital stay over the next 60-ish days

I know overwhelm is a big problem for me. I have 1 week

I’m going to take this one small spot at a time. To empty/collate, clean/sift/pack, and make a hospital bag, a temp home case, & a new home storage
September 24, 2025 at 8:38 AM