Hmm... I am trying.

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Not a thing I planned to do today was completed.  Two of the three got hit, and pretty hard.  It turns out that those little tasks ended up being a bit more than anticipated.  Not that I was moving at a super pace.  Even if I had been I question the task allotment. 

The cat litter area was restored, and that small area was vacated, swept, the pan that was tipped was re-ordered and put back into action.  But getting to the rest of the kitchen would have required a bit more work.  I wasn't up to it.  I did get the air conditioner out of the window, and mostly back into it's box.  The box doesn't go together very well or easily though.  Plus, I couldn't find the strapping to bind the box!  I did put the slat-shades and curtains back up though.  I did what I could there, for now.  I did not mess with the dishes, though I did check on them.  A little vinegar in the rinse-soak seems to be keeping that under control.

Further, I did clear the boxes out of this (the computer) room and brought the (empty) boxes up from the basement food storage area.  I cooked two meals, and all but the (pretty much clean, just recently used) cast iron pan have been cleaned.  Yes, the pot I used to make mac and cheese is clean and stored already.  I also got the trash and recycling to the bins and took the trash bin to the curb for tomorrow.  A few other odds and ends also happened, though nothing large or complicated.  Yes, I chose a bit too much to do for today I do believe.

It is all coming together nicely.  With slightly less than a week and a half to go, I think the timing couldn't be better, either.  I do need to call my mother for that shopping list though.  I need milk, coffee, her kind of soda, and a few other things anyway.  So it would be good to have her list before I go.  Two trips in such a short time before her visit, while also trying to get a handle on things for her visit, is just a bit much. 

And, actually, yes, I am satisfied.  My progress is fine, my efforts are fruitful mostly.  I have a plan and two simple goals, if it ends up that more is being done than what my primary goals are.  Tomorrow I will refocus just to the ends of finishing every last stinking dish and cleaning the bathroom top to bottom.  I would also like to call the manufacturer of that terrible showerhead and ask them a few questions.  It would be nice to have that operational, and not just for her stay.  The idea of it is great.  Oh, I also tinkered with the kitchen sink faucet.  While it began working better, it was still even slower than it's usual.  So... I took a studied approach.  I got my rubber mallet out and whacked it a few times.  Worked like a charm.  It's still not fast, but it does work a bit better.

Tuesday or Wednesday I hope to be in to the stores, grocery shopping.  A few more smaller paper plates, the food items I need, my mom's want list...  I would like to visit with my friend but I am simply... pushing to get done what I am getting done.  I am hoping to have him over for a dinner when my mother arrives.  At least there would be that.

Yeah, well, I am tired now.  Good night.  Sleep well.