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I loathe coming home from work everyday and cleaning, but I oftentimes feel there's no other time to do it if I want to try to keep my weekends free for fun stuff. I much prefer to just kick back and be lazy with my hub, and I know he prefers that over me puttering about the house doing whatever projects I have planned.

So, to keep the peace, about four months ago, I started waking up about about two hours earlier than normal (5AM instead of 7AM) and have had a wonderful time sewing, crafting, cleaning, puttering, painting, and doing all those things I never have time to do. Projects that demand more time (like painting) simply get split up over however many mornings.

Sometimes it's difficult to drag my ass outta bed, and I do sleep in occasionally, but getting started early in the morning on my endless to-do list really helps get me off to a good start. I get that oh-I've-been-so-productive-today feeling, and it is a great boost to both my mental well-being and metabolism.

I've been known to do the exact opposite of scmtngirl.
I'm really good at staying up til all hours of the morning doing "projects."

I'm very much a procrastinator, so doing those projects that have multiple steps and processes and require my undivided attention (yeah, I don't have much of that either) can only get done when I'm "in the zone" and that zone usually starts at around 9pm. :)

But then there are the projects that require sanding or hammering or other "ings" that make loud noises. I generally don't do those at night for the sake of my neighbors (and roommate), so they usually take an extra long time to get done. It's not that I don't have free time on weekends, it's just that when I DO have free time, I usually lack the motivation.

I love the Cure and the projects that I complete during it! It gives me the excuse and incentive that I need to set other things aside and focus on our home 2x a year.

I've never been able to complete the Cure media fast though.

I needed this post. I got off track on the cure and I was just thinking today I need to get back on it. thanks!

I needed this too, as I am on a new path when it comes to my home. I have felt reluctant to put a lot of effort into a rental that I won't be living in as long as I already have been. Like most things you want to start or stop, it takes a change in thought. Now I am convinced that I must earn the next home (hopefully the one I will buy), and that I must prove to the universe that I can better care for the home I currently have. In the long run this will be practical as well, when I pack and move!
So, to sum up, I am trying to find the value (meditative or otherwise) in doing certain chores. I don't even know the 8 steps, but one thing I have found rewarding is making my own cleaning supplies so I enjoy cleaning.

Because I start work at 7:30 every morning I already get up with my partner at 5:30. I get to spend 1/2 hour with him before he has to go to work then I do the dishes the laundry etc etc... and am free all afternoon! And what a glorious afternoon! Because where I live is heavily industrial, built around the port, power plant and refineries they have to make the work hours in this town appealing. 7:30 to 4:00 Monday to Thursday and 7:30 to 2:00 on Fridays (Plus a free Pizza lunch). My partner has the same situation so we have plenty of time to lay on the couch. :)

My problem is that I get so jazzed by the "bigger" stuff that I neglect the day-to-day. Ask me to edit my book collection down by 50%? I'm all over it! Ask me to shop for food on a weekly basis? Gah!

Anyone wanna trade? I'll deep clean your closets and you can wash my dishes.

@ rockypondgirl -- seriously, if we were actually friends, I'd TOTALLY trade with you.