Too Exhausted!

I only slept for 5 hours today and that's very unusual because I love to sleep longer on weekends but because I had too many things to clean at home, attend to the pending posts I have to complete, review some products and quickly go to Ikea to buy some cabinets and knick-knacks.

My head feels like it's going to explode because it's throbbing so bad. I had to complete cleaning and go back to blog hopping. I hope next week will be a more quiet weekend for me where I'll just relax and recover from my sleep deprivation and exhaustion.

Here I go again, pushing myself to the limit of what my body can do. Anyway, I'll just consider all these activities as exercise. At least I burned some serious calories there!

Roof Cleaning

We live in a high-rise residential building so we are not very keen with issues on the building's roof. However, there are times when cable staff and other workers go up the roof deck to install satellite dishes and other stuff, they just live the cut wirings and other materials they used lying on the floor. I know it shouldn't be my concern but I live in the building and I would prefer if they also take care of the roof by not littering. The building owner should enlist cleaner today roof cleaning services to make the whole surrounding clean, from top to bottom.

Cleaning Weekend

We had a revamp at home last night and I thought we sold most of the unwanted stuff piling in the closet. No wonder the house is crowded because we still have plenty of unused and unwanted items to sell in the flea market this winter. Just by locking at the amount of old clothes, bags, shoes, toys, books, cds and dvds and other what-have-yous, I can tell we'll make a lot of money out of them.

I really thought we downsized already. The last time we sold stuff in the flea market, 90% of the goods were sold and the remaining ones were donated to charity. And I really wonder why we still have so much? Are these stuff purchased recently and forgotten or some items given to us? I really can't tell because I don't recognize most of them except for the clothes, bags, shoes, toys and bags. There are some cds and dvds I have never bought and neither the knick-knacks in the shelves. I do recall buying stuff on our travels but so much? I don't think so. I am wiser now when it comes to buying stuff. It always have to be a want vs. a need decision.

So, our weekend is pretty tiring and hectic. I have some boxes to fill with things to sell. I have to clean them and list them in the inventory as I seriously need the house clutter free. Besides, the extra money out of the proceeds will be added to our savings bonds.

House Cleaning As An Exercise

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Ever since I read a blog about someone's successful and remarkable weight loss of more than 135 lbs in few months, I am determined at any cost to do everything to keep me going and moving. I started with burpee exercise and Zumba. Now I am moving to house cleaning.

It will not be my second day job. I am cleaning my house as often as I can these days without the aircondition unit on. I sweat like crazy and can feel every inch of my muscle move. Cleaning the house can be a good and cheap form of exercise. Why? Here are the reasons:

1. You move a lot especially when you're scrubbing the floor tiles and the walls. That's a lot of muscle movement for the arms and upper torso.

2. You bend a lot when you mop, apply floor wax and pick up loose trash on the floor. The goal here is to try to stick to the conventional way of cleaning the house. Imagine the good old years when there was no vacuum cleaner and you have to literally pick up the trash and throw it to the bin.

3. You sweat a lot because you're moving non-stop. And don't try to cheat on this one. Don't use the electric fan or aircondition unit. Sweat it out like you would in a spa. This is a cheaper version of a sauna. Enjoy the free sauna at home!

4. It's a good cardio exercise especially when you are polishing the floor sans the floor polisher. Do it the old-fashioned way by using an old rag and you're good foot and leg. Now do that up and down movement with your foot on the floor. That's a good form of thigh and leg firming session right there.

After a good hour or so of cleaning, don't you feel great and sweaty? Just remember that sweating means your muscles are crying ;) Clean some more and treat it as a good, free and very cheap way of losing weight and getting fit and toned.

Now go and clean!

Cleaning Time Again

It's spring cleaning time again! The best way for me to achieve this is when everyone else at home is asleep.

Today is my prelude to my major spring cleaning. I woke up at 3:00 a.m. to clear the linen closet first and throw away unused stuff for ages. I would love to donate them but wear and tear has gotten the best of the items. I feel bad throwing them but I have to. It's the only way to sever the "attachment" we tend to establish with our material possessions.

I managed to clear the linen closet and some of the knick-knacks lying around the living area. I just don't know what to do now with my bookcases and the books in it.

Next will be the bedroom and the closets. I swear, there are more to dispose and probably ship back to Manila for my younger nieces and nephews to play around with. I have already sold my old clothes and bags and I could not believe I still have more! Although half of the clothes I kept were my fashionable outfits which my daughter is wearing these days. I can save them for her. The rest which will not fit me anymore (and I doubt if they ever will!) will definitely be sacked!

I'm just waiting for the summer to come so I can really clear away the unnecessary stuff. If my daughter sees me cleaning (that's the reason why I woke up at 3:00 a.m. so she wouldn't bug me) and throwing stuff, she'll later pick up some of them later on when I am not paying attention. Next thing I know it, some stuff are back in the house.

I hope there's a clear button to press so I don't have to do this tedious task. I know, down the line, other things will be bought again and will end up in the next year's junk!

Busy Cleaning

I posted few days back that I will be conducting end-of-the-year cleaning. Today is day 1 and so far, I am progressing well. I love to clean up especially when there is no one to distract nor stop me from throwing the unnecessary clutter we have collected over the years. The only sad part is that, we have all fond memories of some of the stuff but I believe we should separate or distance ourselves from the earthly ties we have on material things. So, I am moving on...

Clean, clean, clean. That's what I want to obtain by the end of the year. I am even de-cluttering the negativity in my live right now. I want to welcome 2011 with a positive outlook and determination to beat the odds, no matter what them may be.

I'll say good bye soon to 2010 with a clean house (and mind, heart and soul) and will  welcome 2011 all bright and beaming with joy.

End of the Year Cleaning

We are saying good bye to 2010 in few days. I cannot believe how time flies! I remember making plans for 2010 last December 2009. Here I am, waiting for 2011 with bated breath and praying for a good year ahead.

It is already a habit of mine to clear unwanted stuff by the end of the year. I donate or give them away to people who needs them more. My plan this year is to clear the cupboards and closets of clothes, toys, shoes and household stuff which we no longer use.

I have been contemplating on whether to scrap the red couch my husband bought last year. It is showing signs of over-use because my husband loves to bring friends home regularly. So you can say that the couch is well seated. I really like to replace it with a contemporary furniture but the budget is really, really tight at this time. I want a modular type of sofa and not the classic and big ones. I hope my husband reconsiders my suggestion.

My eyes are also set on the old book cases in the living room. One of them was bought 3 years ago and the other one was older than that which was donated to us last year. My husband's friend was kind enough to give it to us because he noticed how much my daughter and I hoard books. I want to sell them because they are still in good condition. I just want to remodel and refurbish the house while I am doing my end-of-the-year cleaning. Maybe I'll get a big book case instead of having 2 narrow and smaller ones.

The appliances can stay because I cannot replace them yet. They are still working fine (except for the washing machine which I bought almost 8 years ago).

I hope to minimize all the clutter at home when I go on leave by the end of the year. I want to welcome 2011 with a clean and organized house.

Stupidity at its Best!

I would understand if you want to keep your windows squeaky clean by polishing them at least twice a month. I would also understand if you are cleaning the windows of a one-storey or two-storey house. Professional cleaners use safety harness to clean high-rise buildings but this one guy is either a dare-devil or just plain stupid!

I got this forwarded mail from a friend. I do hope it is not "photoshop-ed" to look like he is actually cleaning his window from a high-rise residential building in Jumeirah, Dubai.

You be the judge. All I can say - this is what you call "stupidity at its best!"

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When he spotted a mark on his apartment window, this chap just had to pop out to give the glass a quick wipe with a squeegee.

Nothing odd about that – except that he lives 400ft up on the 34th floor of a tower block in Jumeirah Beach,Dubai.

He stepped out on to the narrow ledge and, holding the frame, stretched across to wipe away the annoying smudge.

Hell for leather: A window cleaner, circled, takes his life into his own hands on the 34th floor of a Jumeirah Beach apartment block

As he takes his life into his hands, at least he has the sense to hold on to the window frame, even if it is by his fingertips, as he goes about his task.

He was snapped making sure the windows were sparkling by a resident in a neighbouring apartment block.

A resident of a neighbouring block who took these pictures said: ‘The professional cleaners have safety harnesses and cradles and helmets. He had nothing.’

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Friday Cleaning Blues

I woke up early today for some serious cleaning. I gave Millie a bath, scrubbed the toilet, mopped the floor, sweep the floor and collected the laundry. 

I took the garbage out and realized how much we throw in a daily basis. How can one small household have so much trash?!? I wonder!

So, the house is spic and span again until the "pack" decides to turn it upside down in few days - oh no, I'll give it few minutes tops...

Clean-Up

The reason why I do not enjoy and like having parties at home is the clean-up after the mess when the very last guest leaves. You see smudges of sauces on the floor, left-over cigars, dirty dishes, stale food, opened soda cans, sticky floor, and a total disarray of stuff.

I must admit, I grew up with helpers at home who would do all the cleaning and washing for my family. However, living in a foreign land does not give me that luxury to afford my own helper. So, I do everything myself even if I did not host the party. Sigh!

Cleaning Up for Spring

I am getting very irritated looking in our bedroom. It is like a library cum art studio cum laundry area cum pressing area. It is anything but a bedroom. So you could just imagine how hard it is to get some nice R and R because of that.

I am planning to sell used books, toys, clothes, handbags, shoes and other stuff I have collected over the years. I just can't keep things barely touched because they are gathering dust.

Spring has arrived and it is time to spruce things up. Adios old stuff!

Clean Up Like Crazy

What does a dateless person do on a Valentine's Day while enjoying a much deserved rest and relaxation? Check Facebook? Play flash games? Walk the dog? Laundry? Press clothes? Sleep all day? Well, tempting as they may seem (they are honestly in my list of things to do for the whole week), I have to clean the house for the coming of spring!

I chanced upon some old clippings of diets that work stashed in my important documents file. I was surprised to see the dates on the articles I have clipped and printed. I realized how long I have been planning to put this weight loss goal in motion and always end up from scratch.

I am keeping the articles I printed for future reference. And when I say future, I hope that is the "near future." Meanwhile, I better get back to my cleaning duty before hubby comes home.

Some Cleaning To Do

My husband is due to come back this Saturday and I have few days to go to clean up. I have been slacking a bit lately. I am still not feeling well and my body aches like crazy. I can only stand up to post few notes and get myself a decent meal then I am back in bed.

The house is not all that messy anyway. I just have to do some mopping and sweeping. Although the kitchen walls need a lot of scrubbing due to the grease and grime of countless cooking. I would definitely need a heavy-duty metal scrub to do that. Maybe an Anilox roll will be the answer to that or a maid?

Autumn Cleaning

We just missed spring cleaning so we did an "autumn cleaning" few days ago. I cannot breathe with all the mess at home. I cannot believe how much trash we have amassed in a span of few months and most of them were unnecessary stuff like toys of my princess, magazines I bought and have read only once, old and "tight" clothes, seldom worn shoes and other knicks and knacks.

I just had enough of the trash so I sent most of my daughter's toys to my in-laws' place in the Philippines. I shredded my old magazines to be used for my pets' beddings. I am not sure yet whether I will send my old and tight clothes back home since I am still hoping that I'd fit into them one of these days.

I swear, I am really going to change my spending habits by 2009. I will no longer stack items I barely use and won't buy clothes and bags as often as I breathe ;) I cannot stand the mess anymore. I just want to be a minimalist. In with the essentials and out with the clutter.