managed to get quite a lot of things done:
- shopping DONE
- finish sewing book bags for the Grade 0 children (I was paid for them last year and have a few more to do)NOT DONE
- laundry DONE
- ironing WASHING HUNG BUT NOT DRY
- label and cover books for school for DD DONE
- Goals for next week i.e. sales activities DONE
- clean apartment NOT DONE
- baking - muffins, cookies, DONE
- cooking - chicken pies & casserole NOT DONE - forgot to take the chicken out the freezer Duh???
* Just very tired tonight - think it is the stress of worrying/thinking about month end and our finances. Amazing how this just drains ones energy levels.
* Had a no-spend day - didn't even use the car
* Got DD to tidy her room again - she is so untidy and all I seem to do is nag. Help - any ideas???
Being so busy making ends meet I find that I am not even thinking about gambling which is wonderful and just shows how much progress I have made. In the past I would have headed out to the casino with whatever money I could find and try to "win some quick cash". Even as I am writing this, my reaction is "oh how stupid can you be - use what you've got wisely". OH the lessons we learn...
When my mom passed away 4 years ago, I inherited a whole lot of original oil paintings and her silver tea set. I love the paintings but hate the silver tea set. So I spoke to my brother yesterday and asked him if he wanted it - he doesn't. Then asked if he would mind if I sell it - he said "I think that is a good idea, at least it will help you financially."
So today I spent some time researching the maker - it was made in the UK and has all kinds of original markings and dates. Seems like it is quite rare so I linked into Sotheby's (the auctioneers) and sent them an email and asking for advice. Let's see what they say. I am hoping they will be able to help me sell it as it could be worth in excess of $2000.
I have such mixed feeling about this - I feel guilty selling something that my Mom really loved but I just don't like it and no-one else in the family wants it. Maybe someone will get pleasure from it which is better than it lying in the top of the cuphoard.
Well I am going to read some of the other journals and then off to bed (we are 9 hours ahead of you so it is 9.30pm here versus your 12.30pm East Coast).
See you tomorrow...
Had a good weekend...
January 13th, 2008 at 07:35 pm
January 13th, 2008 at 07:45 pm 1200253517
On quite a few shows I have seen that deal with getting rid of things (usually it is tons of clutter) the organizing specialist tells people who are reluctant to get rid of an item that a family member gave them is that by getting rid of the item doesn't equate to getting rid of the person and/or the memories of the person and/or the item.
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January 13th, 2008 at 09:41 pm 1200260512
I inherited several high-price items from my grandmother, but my favorite is her jewelry box of costume jewelry from the 50s and 60s. I am now parting with the expensive onces (actually gave two lladros to a friend of mine who loves them). I do like the idea of taking pictures and tucking those away with other memories. Good luck getting the best price for your treasures.
January 13th, 2008 at 09:49 pm 1200260984
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