I don't want to alarm anyone, but something is going on with me. It is as much a mystery to me as anyone. People who know me well may need to grab a calming herbal tea before reading on.
This week, the strangest things have been happening. To me!
I'm not quite sure how to describe the feeling, except to say that it is totally foreign.
I am not a fan of cleaning ... by any stretch of the imagination. I do it because, it has to be done. I see no joy in it, except when I turn around to see a clean surface, that signifies that I can walk away and do something else, hopefully, something I enjoy.
So this week I got the urge to clean out the Medicine Cupboard. Mostly, this came from my frustration at things falling out as soon as I open the door, and the pain of rifling through things to find the packet I am after. So, I rolled up my sleeves and did it. Quite a stellar job too, might I add.
With this job behind me, I gave myself a pat on the back for achieving something close to Spring Cleaning in Spring.
But, it hasn't stopped there. The feeling has returned ... several times, in fact.
I have completely gone through the entire contents of our filing cabinet and desk, and de-cluttered, disposed, and reorganised. I have also gone through my collection of magazines, chosen which Scrapbooking and Health ones I wish to keep, and put aside a healthy pile that are moving on. Furthermore, I went through my collection of shoes and tossed the tatty ones. A good part of our wheelie bin has been filled, and for a semi-hoarder, this has been quire invigorating.
To top things off, Hubby walked out yesterday morning to find me ironing. This is an extremely rare sight in my household.
So I am not sure if this strange illness will continue, or whether it is seasonal and replacing my Hay fever? I have checked my temperature and there doesn't appear to be a rash either. While I am not concerned that it is a long-term illness, the satisfying feeling I have been getting is a little unsettling.
I will update if any more symptoms occur.
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This week, the strangest things have been happening. To me!
I'm not quite sure how to describe the feeling, except to say that it is totally foreign.
I am not a fan of cleaning ... by any stretch of the imagination. I do it because, it has to be done. I see no joy in it, except when I turn around to see a clean surface, that signifies that I can walk away and do something else, hopefully, something I enjoy.So this week I got the urge to clean out the Medicine Cupboard. Mostly, this came from my frustration at things falling out as soon as I open the door, and the pain of rifling through things to find the packet I am after. So, I rolled up my sleeves and did it. Quite a stellar job too, might I add.
With this job behind me, I gave myself a pat on the back for achieving something close to Spring Cleaning in Spring.
But, it hasn't stopped there. The feeling has returned ... several times, in fact.
I have completely gone through the entire contents of our filing cabinet and desk, and de-cluttered, disposed, and reorganised. I have also gone through my collection of magazines, chosen which Scrapbooking and Health ones I wish to keep, and put aside a healthy pile that are moving on. Furthermore, I went through my collection of shoes and tossed the tatty ones. A good part of our wheelie bin has been filled, and for a semi-hoarder, this has been quire invigorating.
To top things off, Hubby walked out yesterday morning to find me ironing. This is an extremely rare sight in my household.
So I am not sure if this strange illness will continue, or whether it is seasonal and replacing my Hay fever? I have checked my temperature and there doesn't appear to be a rash either. While I am not concerned that it is a long-term illness, the satisfying feeling I have been getting is a little unsettling.
I will update if any more symptoms occur.
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I'm backing away very slowly in case the cleaning bug is infectious ;)
ReplyDeleteHopefully your immune system is strong.
Deletei just did my children's boxes today! tomorrow.. the kitchen *which may take me a week or two*
ReplyDelete#teamIBOT :)
Well done on the children's boxes. That is such an ongoing tragedy. So, a week or two to build up to doing the Kitchen, or that long to complete it. Ha ha.
DeleteUrrgghh! I definitely don't ever want to catch this. I think I have built up a pretty strong resistance to this over the years :)
ReplyDeleteStand your ground. It certainly takes a little getting used to, and has the family quite on edge.
DeleteI think I may be immune to this illness it never seems to have caught on no matter how many times i get exposed to it
ReplyDeleteWell i thought I was immune too, despite my Mum being quite The Cleaner. Maybe it's an ageing thing?
DeleteLol. I've got it too. But I have an excuse - being 38 and a half weeks pregnant. This is about the only time my immunity to the illness seems to be low.
ReplyDeleteI believe it's called Nesting, which is perfectly acceptable given your situation. Good lucky with your pending addition Julie.
DeleteI found a cleaning roster on Pinterest that inspired me to organise the way I clean my house. For a whole week I stayed home to clean in preference to going to playgroups etc... then I got over it! I always knew it was only a temporary affliction ;)
ReplyDeleteYou did well to last the week. There is no way I could stay home and clean and give up any contact with the outside world. Good on you for at least giving it a go. So glad that it was only temporary.
DeleteHahaha I get into bouts of cleaning every now and then. Husband often asks if I'm ok cause usually ill clean when I'm really pissed off.
ReplyDeleteHa! Great way to use that energy, and I'm sure it makes you feel better when you see what you've achieved.
DeleteGood on you! There must be something in the air as something similar has gone on here. Fairy wishes and butterfly kisses
ReplyDeleteHope your cleaning and declutter is going well for you Rhianna.
DeleteI love to have a good de-clutter (toss out most things). And it does encourage me to keep going once the ball is rolling.
ReplyDeleteI hate ironing too. Hate it! And I cry hot steam tears as the weather warms up here in Tassie as it means I have to start ironing again as jumpers wont be worn to hide all the creases!
It may not get as hot in Tassie, but you sure don't need those jumpers.
DeleteOk, here is what you need to do. Go to the chemist, but a pregnancy test and take it.
ReplyDeleteif it's positive you have a good reason to lie down and not clean.
If it's negative, and the urge is still there, come over to my place and I'll put you to work. ;)
Ha ha - love it Jess. Great advice! If there is a knock on your door, run and get the dust cloth.
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ReplyDeletewell I read your post word for word. See I earn my living by cleaning so I'm hoping some of that enthusiasm will rub off on me. Ha ha.
Quick! Cough, sneeze, sniffle on me. Whatever it takes. I need to catch this bug!
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