So much for a day off today.......

Mexico
February 24, 2013 8:18am CST
Its sunday, my cafe is closed today. Should be a day off for me.. But , its not. Ive decided to change the house around today. I havent done this.... in a long time. I know my mom used to do it every few months here... Im doing this, so I can clean behind some things, that havent been cleaned in a long time.. And since my son, is working more than I am in cafe these days. I need a better place for my computer in the living room. Need to be able to see the front door, and the tv... Ha ha ha Its a big job to change around ones house. So much for a day off here........
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911Ricki
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
25 Feb 13
I hope you get it all moved around and how you like it. Glad to hear your son is doing well, and you have him working.
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911Ricki
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
25 Feb 13
That is good, some days I don't feel motivated and push things off. I have to clean everyone cages, and dishes but will do that tomorrow or Tuesday when I have the afternoon off.
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mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
25 Feb 13
We got it all move in 2 hrs. Cleaned up and looks good now. I can now see tv in living room, while Im on the pc. Can also see the window to my internet cafe incase my son needs me there.
sharlahodges
@sharlahodges (813)
• United States
25 Feb 13
I never change my furniture around. I guess because where my furniture is the only place for it. There is no place to rearrange it. I one time had my computer in my formal living but once I got cable internet I moved my computer into my family to be near my television. Now, I son had his computer in the formal living that I used to have my computer.
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mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
25 Feb 13
I usually dont, but I wanted to clean behind some thing. And I needed to move my table with the computer on, so I could see the tv, and the window to my cafe from the same place. So we did. Took like 2-3 hours. Glad I did it.
Raine38
@Raine38 (12387)
• United States
24 Feb 13
Yeah, no rest for you to day. But then when you're done with the house thing, I am sure hat you will feel happy and refreshed after seeing a new looking house that is clean and looking just the way you want it.
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mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
24 Feb 13
Im done now, really wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. of course I had help. How is your sunday going?
robspeakman
@robspeakman (1700)
•
24 Feb 13
Busy busy Maria. Do you ever start a little job in the house, that turns into something that ends up taking 2 or 3 days?
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mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
24 Feb 13
Been there done that.. Ill soon be on line to chat with you Rob. I working on our other project right now. See you soon. Have a great day..
iluvusabado
@iluvusabado (2559)
• Philippines
24 Feb 13
well, i think it's better to rearrange hings around the house so that it won't be boring. it's a also a great way to sweat. hehehe
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mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
24 Feb 13
Your right, its boring sitting at the computer all day here, and seeing the same thing. Now Ive moved everything around today. really looks good. Take care dear friend.
ksktika
@ksktika (271)
• United States
25 Feb 13
it's a good time for a change and it's a good day to do that. just enjoy the time my friend
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mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
25 Feb 13
yes it was, I had help to change the house around and it was a warm sunny day. Whats new with you there? It took us 2-3 hours to do it all, and clean here.
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MsTickle
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
2 Mar 13
Hi Maria, You know what they say don't you? A change is as good as a holiday. In your case there are twofold advantages. Firstly, you are doing different work than what you do in the cafe and secondly, you are freshening everything up while gaining a whole new perspective. Think positive now!
MsTickle
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
2 Mar 13
That's what I do. I'm often overwhelmed by the chores that need doing. It seems to build up when I'm not looking...lol. I try to do a little each day and then I actually manage to catch up. Then it builds up and so it goes on...
mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
2 Mar 13
Sure am, need to do alittle each day and week so im ready to move in july and aug. I have tons to do here.
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cobalt20
@cobalt20 (1318)
• Philippines
2 Mar 13
Maria, having a day off is to make rest for you. Do not be stressful. The Lakers are really improving and hope to see them in the playoffs.
mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
2 Mar 13
yes Peter, a day off should be rest. But a woman work is never done...
Blondie2222
@Blondie2222 (28610)
• United States
24 Feb 13
Yeah that's how I feel too when I only get 1 day off in the whole week I work. This weekend I happened to have all of it off and took advantage of resting the whole weekend and feels great to be caught up on sleep. Now I don't get a weekend off for another 3 weeks. But when I have a day off I do a lot of cleaning and catching up around the house too so it seems like your days off really aren't because they go so fast. But it makes you feel great once it's done though.
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mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
24 Feb 13
yep, and when you do laundry, clean house all on day off. Makes you kinda wish you were at the office.
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inertia4
@inertia4 (27978)
• United States
27 Feb 13
I have done that in the past and I am thinking about doing it again. I do get bored looking at things the way they are. I like to change things around. I know its hard work, but in the end, it is worth it.
inertia4
@inertia4 (27978)
• United States
1 Mar 13
Well, it is no longer hump day now. LOL. I will be rearranging things soon. I also am planning on painting a few rooms. And making the little spare room I have for my son when the kids come. My daughter has a room on the second floor that she wanted. So, at least they will have a room of their own here.
mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
2 Mar 13
I wish it was any day but friday. As friday and sat. are my long long ones here. 14-16 hours we are open. Take care steve...
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mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
27 Feb 13
Same here, was alot of work to move everything. But my brother and miguel moved all the heavy stuff for me. Looks real good now. Happy hump day wed.Steve...
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Nezavisima Deskata
@nezavisima (7408)
• Bulgaria
24 Feb 13
Sunday is a day off. but to be honest that day seemed to have a lot at work. can say that in this day got the mngo things to do. maybe when we procrastinate at work some things and those things are now done just on a weekend is not pleasant but it is an obligation!
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mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
24 Feb 13
Sure will be for me today, no day off here. What are your sunday plans there?
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vidhyaprakash_2
@vidhyaprakash_2 (7116)
• India
24 Feb 13
Hi friend, good to know that you cleaned your house in Sunday, you spend your weekend in a good manner by your house cleaning activity. I enjoyed my weekend with my family members
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mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
24 Feb 13
not yet, will start it in about 2 more hours here. Doing my online work first here.
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gary23
@gary23 (425)
• India
24 Feb 13
Cleaning the house takes a lot of time. When you are about to start it, you may feel tiring. But once you have started, its not that boring also because you may find some funny old things that may cheer you up.
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mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
24 Feb 13
Yes, Im not looking forward to it. But Ive put it off a few times already. So I need to do it now. Have a great day there.
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blackrusty
@blackrusty (3519)
• Mexico
24 Feb 13
change is always a good thing when you can make a home look a whole new way with out putting or buying new stuff happy sunday to you
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mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
24 Feb 13
Sure is, but so much for a day off. But you are right. It make sit more homie...
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KrauseHome
@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
25 Feb 13
I've been thinking we need to consider doing this as well as it helps give a new perspective to things as well when you do this. We are wanting to remove the carpet etc and put down a wood look so need to take time to so some spring cleaning etc as well. Always is nice when you take time to give your place a new look.
mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
25 Feb 13
Sure does, as I sit at the pc and see those same marks on the wall all day long. Needed a change. Looks better here now. have a super Monday there.
Brian
@wolfie34 (26770)
• United Kingdom
26 Feb 13
I think you are a person who has to be 'active' and cannot just sit alone and relax, you have to be doing something at least constructive, am I right my friend? Your son seems to be a great help already, he's worth his weight in gold. My day off is Tuesday and I have to admit I spend a lot of it in bed!
mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
26 Feb 13
your right, I have to be doing something all the time. i do sit at pc alot. But Im always up and down working on something. Im in the house and in the cafe 50 xs per day here.
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@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
25 Feb 13
oh maria I do envy you the biggest error we ever made in our marriage was selling the house we had alm st finished paying off and at a time when houses were not selling well as we ended up having to live in apartments. I always missed not having a real home to rearrange and move things around . apts are not the same. now i am stuck here and guess I will never see a real home again. oh they tell me this is home oh yeah no its an institution not a home. a home does not house one hundred people.
mariaperalta
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
25 Feb 13
I understand that, We lived years in a 2 bedroom apt. in,las vegas. Was way to small to even move anything around. of course this house here is 5 bedrooms and a family room. Hope you have a great week there.