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    #526
    One Step at a Time - January 2013

    I was sitting here on the couch working on my laptop. All of sudden the ceiling light exploded. Scary!!!

    Well - off to go thru a pile of old magazines. Seriously - I need an intervention. :H Or a guest spot on the show Hoarders.
    "Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.".....Carol Burnett
    ..........
    AF - 7-27-15

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      #527
      One Step at a Time - January 2013

      Ouch! - Do you mean exploded with broken glass or just a loud noise? That sounds scary either way.

      Good luck with the sorting. When I'm decluttering, I always ask myself "if I lost these in a fire, would I bother writing to the editor for a back copy?" If the answer's no, out it goes!
      There's two ways of looking at the holes in your shoes
      You can dig the ventilation... or you can sing the blues

      I didn't come this far to only come this far.

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        #528
        One Step at a Time - January 2013

        Glass Half Empty;1451245 wrote: Ouch! - Do you mean exploded with broken glass or just a loud noise? That sounds scary either way.

        Good luck with the sorting. When I'm decluttering, I always ask myself "if I lost these in a fire, would I bother writing to the editor for a back copy?" If the answer's no, out it goes!
        Glass - that is perfect! I can throw all of these magazines out!! :H

        The bulb exploded with the glass flying everywhere. Plus there was smoke coming from the lamp part.
        "Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.".....Carol Burnett
        ..........
        AF - 7-27-15

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          #529
          One Step at a Time - January 2013

          [/QUOTE] The bulb exploded with the glass flying everywhere. Plus there was smoke coming from the lamp part.
          OMG - That sounds really dangerous! I'm so glad you weren't hurt.

          I'm afraid there'd be rather slim pickin's if the Hoarders tried to get me on their show - I'm sometimes a bit too ruthless at uncluttering. I use two strategies: For anything not too important I use "if I lost it, how much effort would I go through to replace it?", and for the more important stuff (like personal papers) I use "if I carked it tomorrow, would I want my kids to have to sort through all this crap?".

          It's lucky my place is so small or I'd probably have to change my name to "House Half Empty". :H
          There's two ways of looking at the holes in your shoes
          You can dig the ventilation... or you can sing the blues

          I didn't come this far to only come this far.

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            #530
            One Step at a Time - January 2013

            Nora, one night we heard this loud crash from my son's room. The glass top of his desk exploded. It was every where in the room including all over him in his bed. Fortunately it was safety glass but what a mess to clean up. Glad you're ok.
            :notes:
            we are human beings with alcohol problems not alcoholics with problems caused by drinking

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              #531
              One Step at a Time - January 2013

              nurdl;1451269 wrote: Nora, one night we heard this loud crash from my son's room. The glass top of his desk exploded. It was every where in the room including all over him in his bed. Fortunately it was safety glass but what a mess to clean up. Glad you're ok.
              WOW!!! How scary!!
              "Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.".....Carol Burnett
              ..........
              AF - 7-27-15

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                #532
                One Step at a Time - January 2013

                Allswell - Great to see you! How are you doing?:h
                "Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.".....Carol Burnett
                ..........
                AF - 7-27-15

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                  #533
                  One Step at a Time - January 2013

                  nurdl;1451269 wrote: Nora, one night we heard this loud crash from my son's room. The glass top of his desk exploded. It was every where in the room including all over him in his bed. Fortunately it was safety glass but what a mess to clean up. Glad you're ok.
                  Nurdl that sounds terrible. What made it explode - was it heat from a desk lamp or something? Thank goodness he was ok. I imagine even safety glass could have caused a serious injury, especially if it had gone in his eyes.
                  There's two ways of looking at the holes in your shoes
                  You can dig the ventilation... or you can sing the blues

                  I didn't come this far to only come this far.

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                    #534
                    One Step at a Time - January 2013

                    What the heck is up with the exploding lights?

                    I am so tired of it being cold! I wear long underwear and a jacket in my own house. If I turn the thermostat up 2 notches my husband is complaining about it being hot. I swear this is getting worse as I'm getting older. I can't take the cold and I can't stand the heat in the summer.

                    Glass I've been hearing about the fires and your weather on the news. It's insane. I hope you are safe.

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                      #535
                      One Step at a Time - January 2013

                      Morning Perps
                      Glass, I didn't realize you were from Australia! Kewl!!!
                      we went to see Silver Linings Playbook at our favorite old theatre last night. It was really good.
                      Hopw everyone is safe today with tornados and flying glass.....scary stuff
                      I love my family more than alcohol.:h
                      Live in the Solution....not the problem

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                        #536
                        One Step at a Time - January 2013

                        NoraC;1451233 wrote: I was sitting here on the couch working on my laptop. All of sudden the ceiling light exploded. Scary!!!

                        Well - off to go thru a pile of old magazines. Seriously - I need an intervention. :H Or a guest spot on the show Hoarders.
                        I had a 4 foot florescent bulb that was leaning up against aq counter explode as i walked by.... scared the bageebies out of me!!

                        Call me a sicko, but I love to declutter & organize! :H I have a little sign posted up in one of my closets that reads: If it's not Beautiful, Useful, or Loved, out it Goes!
                        Here's a link to an organizing site that expands on that idea:
                        If It's Not Useful Or Beautiful - It's Clutter

                        If you have closets jammed with lots of clothes, I've got a neat little tip that will help you identify which clothes you REALLY use, and which ones you don't. If you're interested, let me know & I'll post it.

                        Decluttering can feel like a daunting project, but the more you do, the easier it gets. And the feeling of freedom that you get from removing all that "stuff" in your life is truly amazing!
                        AF 6 years
                        NF 7 years

                        A journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step

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                          #537
                          One Step at a Time - January 2013

                          FallenAngel;1451522 wrote:

                          If you have closets jammed with lots of clothes, I've got a neat little tip that will help you identify which clothes you REALLY use, and which ones you don't. If you're interested, let me know & I'll post it.
                          I once read that you wear 20% of your clothes 80% of the time and 80% of your clothes 20% of the time. So... we really can do with less!
                          Since I work from home, I bet my ratios are more like 92/8 and 8/92 --- I'm always in hoodies and jeans.

                          I would be interested in the post, FallenAngel - thanks!

                          I have enjoyed following all of you in this thread for the last couple of weeks and have been very encouraged. I've been bumping along on this AF road for several months and am determined to get it straightened out. I think reading/posting is very helpful. Thanks for all of the insight and support that you offer -- novices need it!

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                            #538
                            One Step at a Time - January 2013

                            NoSugar;1451562 wrote: I once read that you wear 20% of your clothes 80% of the time and 80% of your clothes 20% of the time. So... we really can do with less!
                            Since I work from home, I bet my ratios are more like 92/8 and 8/92 --- I'm always in hoodies and jeans.

                            I would be interested in the post, FallenAngel - thanks!

                            I have enjoyed following all of you in this thread for the last couple of weeks and have been very encouraged. I've been bumping along on this AF road for several months and am determined to get it straightened out. I think reading/posting is very helpful. Thanks for all of the insight and support that you offer -- novices need it!
                            Hello to you NoSugar, and thanks for the kind words. :l If you keep going as you have been, your bumpy road is going to smooth out very soon.... and the joys of living AF will be opened up to you! It truly is a wonderful way to live NoSugar... I hope you give it everything you got to stay on this journey!

                            Can't remember where I got this little trick from, but it really does work slick for identifying what clothes you wear, and what ones you don't.
                            All you do is hang all your clothes with the hangers facing towards you. When you wear something, hang it back in the usual fashion, with the hanger loop facing away from you. At the end of the season, you will see what clothes were actually worn, and which ones weren't! Simple, but very effective!
                            AF 6 years
                            NF 7 years

                            A journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step

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                              #539
                              One Step at a Time - January 2013

                              Morning or actually afternoon. :H I stayed up until 3:30 last night. Then slept in until 11:00. I'm just loving it.

                              Fallen - keep posting those tips! I need all the help I can get. :H

                              NoSugar - WELCOME!! :welcome: Please just jump right in. We are all here to support each other as we go thru this journey. :h

                              Fly - I notice that I feel cold quite often too. And, I'm in Southern California. I don't think I would last in a cold state. :H

                              Mama - I hadn't even heard of that movie. Glad that you had a good time.

                              :wavin: to everyone. Going to go read. I'll catch you all later.

                              Have a WONDERFUL day!!!!
                              "Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.".....Carol Burnett
                              ..........
                              AF - 7-27-15

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                                #540
                                One Step at a Time - January 2013

                                NoSugar;1451562 wrote: I once read that you wear 20% of your clothes 80% of the time and 80% of your clothes 20% of the time. So... we really can do with less!
                                Since I work from home, I bet my ratios are more like 92/8 and 8/92 --- I'm always in hoodies and jeans.

                                I would be interested in the post, FallenAngel - thanks!

                                I have enjoyed following all of you in this thread for the last couple of weeks and have been very encouraged. I've been bumping along on this AF road for several months and am determined to get it straightened out. I think reading/posting is very helpful. Thanks for all of the insight and support that you offer -- novices need it!
                                Welcome NS! I just "saw" you on another thread too. Good for you to jump right in. Whether you are totally AF or not, chatting about it and posting and keeping it in the forefront of your mind will eventually get you where you want to be. Nice to meet you.

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