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Kinda freakin out now. I think it is also moving exhaustion, but still, lots of stuffand so little space.
My son helped me 2 days, i have a bed, dresser, chair and small table. I have a new neighbor who had nothing so i gave him the kitchen table, couch, coffee table and a chest. All things i tried to sell and didn't. My sister helped a few bours yesterday so now my bed is set up and the room is cute. This has been a lot of work alone too, I had very little help but then again it is only my stuff and not kid stuff any more.
Still so much, just the food i still have seems like nothing in my current pantry and too much for where i am going. I have a lot more work to do, and i am feeling very pressured to get back to work. I took off 2 afternoons last week, world did not fall apartbut i am in hot water again, what else is new.
I have stupid things like the rolling briefcase for work and a large suitcase that is my craft business and somehow 6 bed pillows! You can tuck things in corner, sometimes there are no more corners
ZG, I totally understand. Is there a way to get space for the things you rarely use but want to keep? Is there a very small, cheap storage facility nearby?
Take a look at sites like Apartment Therapy and google "small space hacks" to see if there is a way you can hide stuff under tables or behind curtains.
I do think a lot of it is the overall stress of moving. Take time to breathe. Take in a yoga class or a sitting meditation session. It will work out.
Thanks for the reminder, there are a couple meditation group options tonight.
I do have a storage unit, i have 30 years of photos after all! I still have room in it. I am also going to get a new mattress pad and some under bed boxes after my breakfast. I could even put my canned extra food in my room if the kitchen seems crowded.
sweetana3
5-20-18, 10:29am
There are bed risers that lift the whole bed up for about $10 at Walmart. It would give you some more space under the bed for taller items or boxes. I find that very useful.
Trunk of car not good in summer for anything that might be damaged by heat.
ZG, I'm thinking after a bit of meditation you may feel more calm. It's scary and hard. You are doing well!!! Take more of your FLEX time even when he tries to deny it to you....
My crvis usually hss a lot of work but suppliesin it, i need to watch out for putting things like crayons in this time of year, i kust had laundry detergent spill! This will be be hard to get out,. Meanwhile i already have a tarp in there
There are bed risers that lift the whole bed up for about $10 at Walmart. It would give you some more space under the bed for taller items or boxes. I find that very useful.
Trunk of car not good in summer for anything that might be damaged by heat.
Good idea! My DDIL did used those when she and DS lived with us for a couple of months.
I have also seen stacks of boxes with a floor length tablecloth or sheet on them to make a side table or a nightstand. Also saw a garbage can with a glass top and a table cloth used for out of the way storage.
Oh dear this tablet really is wonky to type on.
Still so much but it is fitting okay so far. I put in my book shelves (they are wooden crates turned on their sides so no packing) and put my tv on top. I will keep it for my daughter. Then tonight took her out for dinner, that is another post
happystuff
5-21-18, 7:44am
There are bed risers that lift the whole bed up for about $10 at Walmart. It would give you some more space under the bed for taller items or boxes. I find that very useful.
Trunk of car not good in summer for anything that might be damaged by heat.
This was going to be my suggestion as well. Just bought dd home from college and was amazed at how much stuff those two bed dorm rooms hold - mainly because of bed risers and under bed storage.
Well more ups and downs, lots of stuff going to storage. Right now my fridge contents are in my work fridge because I didn't have time to get them and get back to the house before work. I have underbed boxes but they are in storage with whatever, and several things are just going to live in the car for awhile.
Mostly just really stressed because my workplace has not been understanding of pretty much anyone's personal life this year. I am here, managed to figure out a lunch, and working.
...just really stressed because my workplace has not been understanding of pretty much anyone's personal life this year. I am here, managed to figure out a lunch, and working.
It sounds to me like you're not getting the comp or flex time you are legally entitled to. You might check with HR.
It is all kinda fitting! I am enjoying just having what I need, however I have not done much cooking yet. I am struggling with a dirty clothes basket or hamper, and thinking an open under bed box may work. I didn't get rid of my basket or stand up hamper while I decide.
And work, well that is another thread
It sounds to me like you're not getting the comp or flex time you are legally entitled to. You might check with HR.
I've never heard of legal entitlement to comp or flex time????? Where is this law? I've been in the work force 4 decades.
I've never heard of legal entitlement to comp or flex time????? Where is this law? I've been in the work force 4 decades.
You're probably right: I was hourly and union, so know little about these things. I know you're legally owed a few minutes to eat... It seems like there should be rules to compensate for being worked to death, but in corporate America, I guess that's too much to ask for.
I am not part of a union, there are not legal protections like that. However I do have personal and vacation and sick time that I can use and am entitled to.
I have most of Saturday to finish settling, not quite cooking there yet but able to pack lunches and make tea and feel comfortable. I did however go buy new running shoes rather than going to storage and trying to recall where I put them. I needed new ones anyway.
catherine
5-24-18, 12:48pm
You're probably right: I was hourly and union, so know little about these things. I know you're legally owed a few minutes to eat... It seems like there should be rules to compensate for being worked to death, but in corporate America, I guess that's too much to ask for.
It certainly isn't unique to America. In fact, I'm sure America has a far better record than many countries. Anywhere and any time human capital can be exploited for profit, there are bound to be abuses.
It certainly isn't unique to America. In fact, I'm sure America has a far better record than many countries. Anywhere and any time human capital can be exploited for profit, there are bound to be abuses.
Yes--Japan is legendary (karoshi), but I think recent generations may be rejecting that convention.
In another note, I was just informed that we do not have 'flex time' as I called it by mistake. I used that term to talk about times when I may not work 8 hours in one day but still work 40 or more in the week.
So I will be complying by using personal time for last week when I moved.
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