Projects ‘N’ Progress

Been working on getting my living space more functional, as I have mentioned before. Tonight I tackled the dishes in the sink and cleaned the garbage disposal. I had previously made quite a bit of progress in the bathroom and did do the floor the other day. I couldn’t believe how much of a difference it made to sweep with a stiff-bristled broom before mopping. I was expecting to have to scrub after using the Swiffer Wet Jet– like get down on the floor with a scrub brush and dig in. It looks pretty good though. I don’t think that’s necessary.

Forgot to pick up cleaner for the shower today while I was out and about. I can go through all the cleaning products I have again and see what I can find… though the cleaner I used on the sink had definitely lost its oomph.

Right now, the dishwasher is churring and whirring away. I’m not sure that the dishes needed extra sanitizing after I hand-washed them, but I figured it couldn’t hurt.

I also discovered some Pumpkin Spice Glade Plug-Ins left in the big drawer in the kitchen. Got those going in 2 outlets. Will have to remember to check on them periodically so the wicks don’t singe if the oil runs out.

Still have to tackle the laundry situation and give the bathroom its finishing touches. And vacuum. But I’m making a bit of headway.

I splurged a little and spent about $10 to sign up for 3 months of Spotify Premium then despaired when I couldn’t immediately settle into a vibe. So much music at my fingertips, and none of it felt like what I wanted to hear! I tried Christmas Rock or Rock Christmas or whatever, but I’m a bit holiday music’d out.

Then I listened to a playlist based on the soundtrack to an indie movie I adored when I was younger. I haven’t watched it since and don’t own a copy, but the playlist was bangin, if a bit short.

Finally settled on my vampire-themed playlist. Mwuahahahahahaha. It’s quite the thing to be able to listen to non-stop goth and goth-adjacent music without having to hear any ads.

The first few days of holiday ads made me cry. Everyone talking about gathering with family. We will at least have a bigger group for Christmas Day than we did for Thanksgiving, though, when it was just me and my parents (and we were all pretty sad).

My cousin and his wife and her father are joining all of us for a meal in the afternoon on Christmas Day. I was thinking I might even bring a board game for the occasion. I have one in mind that could be a lot of fun, that hasn’t yet seen a lot of play. It’s about colors, and trying to guess a shade based on short, verbal clues.

SO… what am I thankful for today? Again, I’m thankful for the support of my best friend (who ran an amazing DnD session for us last night, online). I’m also thankful for my daughter’s encouragement and for the hour-and-then-some phone call we had last night after DnD ended.

My mom tagged along on some of my errands today to help me manage my anxiety then took me out to lunch, so I’m thankful for that, too. I had a delicious chicken bacon ranch wrap and some white chicken chili. Then we split a slice of peanut butter banana cheesecake. I panicked a bit off and on, especially once I got home and started cleaning again. Still, all in all, it was a good day.

Time to wind down and get ready for tomorrow. I’m tempted to try addressing a few more holiday cards (I think so far I only sent out 3). Might be too tired. Alas. I’m also not sure if I’m sending any to cousins or just friends and maybe my immediate family. Depends on how much holiday I’m up to.

Good night or good day, whenever this finds you. Here’s to color and vibrancy, art and music, and passion. May you find an abundance of all of them within yourself and your world this season.