Posted by Cindy W on February 1, 2000, at 9:06:50
In reply to Countdown to invasion, posted by Noa on January 31, 2000, at 21:49:59
> I have done a fair amount today. The bathroom is clean, not spotless, but respectable.
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> I have also cleared a fair amount of detritus--junk mail, newspapers, paper plate, napkins, paper cups, take out containers, pizza boxes, popcorn bags, whatever.
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> I wish I were ready to say, "Bring on the Plumbers!" But there is still a ton more to clear in order to make this place look ok enough.
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> Sometimes, I really want someone to come see this place, as much as I hide it from everyone. This is because it is beyond belief. When I tell someone my place is a mess, I know they are visualizing a terrible mess, but that it doesn't come close to the reality of this place.
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> It is beyond belief for me. How did I get to be this person who lets her environment become so disgusting? I know and yet I don't know.Noa, I empathize with your dilemma. My house (from OCD) is quite a strange place too, and needs lots of cleaning. My thoughts are with you. Every time something breaks, I pray to just survive the people who come to fix it!--Cindy W
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