Friends – Activity – Raine

JaneShuff replied 7 years ago

You need to give up cleaning, Ath. It’s an addiction. Once started people find themselves having to do some or all of it every day and it ruins their health, their lives and their relatonships with their loved ones. I got help a few years ago and have managed to kick the habit. But it was hard, very hard.
- Athelstone replied 7 years ago
  
  Let’s see if I can do 1000 words today. Although, having said that, there’s a pile of laundry to sort out…
  - JaneShuff replied 7 years ago
    
    Step away from the dirty clothes. You know you can…
    - Raine replied 7 years ago
      
      Step away, Ath, step away. Acknowledge the temptation, then remind yourself you do not *need* housework. Deep breaths. I believe in you (and your soon-to-be-dusty house).
    - Athelstone replied 7 years ago
      
      stepped away long enough to do a few hundred words. Who would have thought laundry would have such a fascination.
      - Kate replied 7 years ago
        
        Dirty clothes are great. People will stop visiting or inviting you around because you smell so bad, which means there will be no distraction from writing. You can always wear a gas mask if your own smell becomes too much for you! Leave that laundry and housework alone. 🙂
- Sandra replied 7 years ago
  
  Only time I got the cleaning habit was when no.2 child started school, 3 months before no.3 child arrived. Never tried it since (& no.3 child now 41)
  - Athelstone replied 7 years ago
    
    Yes, but apart from the fact that I’m a bit fussy about keeping the kitchen clean, the only time I’m struck by the impulse to do housework is when I’m sat in front of the keyboard trying to write.
    - Sandra replied 7 years ago
      
      That’s alright then. Just Say No.
      - JaneShuff replied 7 years ago
        
        Yes, Sandra! I think many of us have had a narrow escape from the clutches of cleaning and can look back and think ‘There, but for the Grace of God …’
      - KazG replied 7 years ago
        
        It’s a dangerous road, indeed – I have never been seriously tempted down The Cleaning Way, except perhaps like @athelstone as a procrastinatory device. Much better to maintain low standards. It’s hard work, but worth it (all that TIME!). Also, kids. Train them up. They get quite useful as they get older.
- KazG replied 7 years ago
  
  @janeshuff is that actually a true story, or tongue in cheek? I am intrigued…
  - JaneShuff replied 7 years ago
    
    Sadly not @kazg. Not even sitting in front of the computer preparing to write makes me want to go and clean.
    - KazG replied 7 years ago
      
      🙂 you and me both, @janeshuff

Members

Athelstone

Active 7 hours ago

Sandra

Active 2 days, 12 hours ago

Kate

Active 3 days, 16 hours ago

AlanP

Active 3 days, 17 hours ago

Chrissy

Active 4 days, 8 hours ago

JaneShuff replied 7 years ago

That’s fantastic news Kaz and I am keeping everything crossed for you.
- Philippa East replied 7 years ago
  
  Whoop whoop yay whoo hoo!!!! This is fantastic news, @kazg, so so pleased for you! I will keep it all crossed, but whatever happens, it bodes VERY well for the book overall. And I LOVE the title! Crossing everything, and please keep us posted.
  - KazG replied 7 years ago
    
    thanks @janeshuff and @philippaeast! All crossing much appreciated 🙂
Elle replied 7 years ago

That’s great news! Fingers, toes and everything crossed for you!
- KazG replied 7 years ago
  
  thanks @elle! The Great Silence continues…

@raine