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Overwhelmed by the Sheer MAGNITUDE of it all!!!

Overwhelmed by the Sheer MAGNITUDE of it all!!!

by Linda Andrews -
Number of replies: 2

Okay, that's a little dramatic, and I am really just talking about laundry here but...we've all been there, right?  I just can't face that M-O-U-N-T-A-I-N of laundry. So how much could I handle? Maybe 15 of those towels or t-shirts. That's how many I'll do then. Well, it turned out that there were only 15 towels. Those t-shirts? After I did my required 15, there were only 3 left, so that was no big deal. Socks? I can do those in my sleep.


What works for YOU when you are overwhelmed with the sheer magnitude of it all?

Re: Overwhelmed by the Sheer MAGNITUDE of it all!!!

by Deleted user -

I try to break it up into bite sized bits.  My problem is a husband that never wants to throw anything away because we "might can use it later."  My theory is if we've not used it in ten years, sell it, give it away or toss it.

We used to do two different types of living history - which means you are, in essence, taking another century with you when you go to an event.  So I have an upstairs bedroom with six other people living in it. (The alter egos of me, the husband and the son)  At least they don't leave the bathroom in a mess.  But we've not re-enacted in years, nor are we likely to.  The son doesn't even live here anymore.

So I wait for him to go to work and sneak the really junky bits to the trash can.  So far, he's not noticed. :)  For my birthday I want a giant dumpster in the driveway so I can toss stuff right out the window till the room is empty!

Re: Overwhelmed by the Sheer MAGNITUDE of it all!!!

by Deleted user -

I have a boyfriend who is exactly the same way.....And I found out he comes by it naturally....his mother is  a hoarder!!  (LITERALLY!!!)  He complains about her hoarding and inability to get rid of anything, but he can't see it his own self.  I refuse to let him be that way in MY house and he doesn't understand why I toss, put away and cleanup...or even dust!  Sometimes he throws a tantrum at the mere mention of it!  He thinks my dusting (on a weekly basis) stirs up his allergies. Yet in his mother's house, the YEARS of built up dust, grime and dirt, spoiled food and and filth is OK???  I don't get it his logic.  I stay away as much as possible.  Just wish I could get him to counseling and get his eyes OPENED!  I know what you mean by "sneaking things to the trash can".  LOL!!!