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Not super exciting...but must be done

@galenkp@galenkp (84)760d

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Let everyone sweep in front of his own door, and the whole world will be clean.

- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe -

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In my #weekend-engagement topics concept this weekend one topic is about what people are doing over the weekend, you can see all the topics here and because I'm doing something super-exciting I thought I'd answer my own topic which I rarely do. So...what super-exciting things do I have planned?

It's right about now I should probably say that what I'll be doing this weekend isn't really super-exciting at all; having said that, someone may think it is I suppose.

This weekend I'm...

Cleaning

I've been super busy over the last few weeks - nope, not telling you why - and a few things have had to take a backseat in preference of other more important priorities. So, this weekend I'm catching up on cleaning a heap of things and it's not super-exciting at all. I'll admit to getting a really great feeling from having clean stuff but the process of cleaning isn't something I enjoy much at all I suppose; but what am I cleaning you ask? Here's the list:

  • My truck (4x4) - It's a big thing (a ladder is required to reach the top of the roof) and it takes somewhere between three and four hours to wash and dry it, I'm very thorough, and I do the wheels (and tyre shine) and interior as well. It's not super-exciting but it feels good to stand back and behold the sparkling magnificence that is my truck once it's done.

  • Firearms - I have loads of these and am always cleaning something because I'm always shooting them. Usually I clean my firearms immediately after having used them but with other things to focus on there's six that have escaped cleaning for almost a month. (Shameful I know.) It's messy, smelly (gun solvent and oil smells terrible) and there's not much difference visually when it's done, so not super-exciting, however having it done and my firearms in a ready-to-operate condition is important to me so I do it. The situation could be worse, I could have to clean all my firearms which would take a long time...so six is ok, it'll take me five to six hours or so.

  • My daily vehicle - Yep, more car washing. My truck is on Saturday and Sunday I'll do one of my other vehicles. It's a smaller SUV (compared to my truck) so not too bad (no ladders to reach up to the top of it are needed) and I reckon I'll be all done in an hour including the wheels, tyres and interior.

  • My home office - Have you ever seen a room after a hand grenade has been thrown in and exploded? Hmm ok, my home office isn't quite that bad but it's well in need of a clean up. Papers, tax stuff mostly but some work things also, are the main culprit (I'm actually the culprit) but I want to clear off all the monitors, cables and other things for a proper dust and clean, then wipe over everything (the books and mementos and keepsakes from my life) that sit around the place and clean the floors too, solid timber floorboards. It's not going to be super-exciting but, like with my vehicles, I always feel better when my home office is sparkling, organised and clutter free. There's about two hours work here, three if I stop for coffee and snacks...which I will.

  • The pantry - This is something I do every couple of weeks because I don't like stuff (food) sitting around too long. I have a pretty organised pantry and use air-tight containers to store things that have been opened like cereal, nuts, cookies, herbs and spices and other stuff like most people do I guess. I also seem to get myself into strife with all the containers when they're empty so cleaning also means marrying up containers with the right lids, straightening them out, stacking and all. It's also a good time to take stock of what I may need to replenish so I don't run out or buy more than I need. There's around an hour of work here...and because it's the pantry I tend to snack along the way...which I will.

  • Fuck all else because I think that's enough for one weekend!

That's the list and while it's not a super-exciting way to spend a weekend I'll get a sense of accomplishment once I'm done. I'd rather be out off-roading, hiking, hunting, cuddling on the couch with my partner...anything but cleaning, but despite it not being super-exciting sometimes cleaning must be done.

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  • @lovewindpsiders(37)· 759d

    You have a whole lot planned out for yourself this weekend, pal. I have never felt cleaning as a chore though, to me it is more of an opportunity to get a chance for peace and quiet thinking. For the past few months my weekends has been occupied with cleaning activities, as I am mostly busy with school activities during the weekdays, but this weekend gave me an opportunity to relax and refresh myself, because I had some free time during the weekday to complete my cleaning routine. I am really happy about the weekends, cause, when do you get to relax or have a whole to yourself. Anyways, enjoy the fruit of your labor this weekend. ✌️

  • @nanixxx(76)· 759d

    I'll admit to getting a really great feeling from having clean stuff but the process of cleaning isn't something I enjoy much at all

    This is a classic 😂

    I find all this cleaning you are doing super exciting. I love to do it with company. When I'm alone, which is most of the time.... You know what happens to me? I start cleaning and I don't know why at some point something takes me away from cleaning. Haha... something catches my attention and I get distracted from the main goal of the day. The cleaning scheduled for 3 hours takes 8. Hahaha... terrible, G. 🤣

  • @outwars(72)· 759d

    That's a lot of cleaning over the weekend. But I get it, since I'm a bit similar. If I'm going to clean, I might as well clean all day. Having just one clean area and leaving others dirty doesn't really make things look that much better. Good luck on your cleaning.

  • @littlesorceress(73)· 760d

    I loved your weekend activity, to tell you the truth I didn't know how long it takes to wash any vehicle, but definitely seeing them shiny is nice, and also the office, wires and small things that are not usually in the everyday cleaning. It's great that even if you don't enjoy it, you can still do it. And keep up with your firearms, even if we don't know what's keeping you so busy, it's a challenge to keep up the pace so you don't get bogged down with tasks

    I hope your weekend is over and not too exhausting! 😅

  • @enraizar(71)· 760d

    Hi Galen, cleaning certainly doesn't sound like the most fun for a weekend , but it is clearly necessary. In my case, I will be now a rare in Hive, and then I will organize the week. A task that takes me a few hours, but this way I start the week knowing what I have to do each day and what I need. Then maybe I'll watch an old movie....

  • @bozz(83)· 760d

    I need to get my truck cleaned too, but I will probably wait until the weather cools down a bit. It has been brutal here lately (compared to our average), so I have been spending a lot of my time inside. I did get the lawn mowed yesterday and it looked like I had just went swimming when I was finished!

  • @coinjoe(73)· 760d

    You got a lot of cleaning ahead of you. Especially the time to take care of your 4x4. I need to get my truck washed soon. although it doesn';t get driven much anymore, it has collected a lot of dirt and stuff around the fenders from when it was driven in the rain last.

    When we were first married, the wife and I used to clean our little apartments and houses on Sundays. As our houses got bigger and kids came in the picture and got older, we stopped doing it. Now we have an empty nest I might see if she wants to go back to doing it. It was kind of a special thing, we would get up whenever on Sunday, have breakfast, then commence to whooping it on together. When we were done, we would order pizza or something like that and snuggle in front of some movies for the rest of the day.

  • @trudgencia(48)· 760d

    The major part of our house that needs cleaning is the basement. It has way too much junk in it, most of which I'd be happy to part with, but my wife not so much.

  • @gabrielatravels(79)· 760d

    Lots of things to be done for a weekend I'd say! But I have to agree on the cleaning part. Even if it's not the most exciting and fun activity one can have, the results are definitely a bliss for each one of us, aren't they?!

  • @sisjane(66)· 760d

    Wow! You have a whole lot of stuff to clean. But wouldn't it relief of some stress if you get into a car wash for the car cleaning while your female partner helps in cleaning the pantry?

  • @folublessed(52)· 760d

    My Saturdays are usually hectic and stressful cause I use my Saturdays for environmental services taking care of my sorrounding, tiding up the house, washing of clothes and prepare for the week ahead

  • @avdesing(80)· 760d

    It looks like you'll be pretty busy, all that takes a lot of work and you'll be doing a lot of it.

    My weekend after two days of 40 degrees, will consist of recovering, cleaning, shopping for the week, housework, and some night out.... what I can tell you is that Sunday is not planned hahaha, only Saturday.

    I also do the pantry regularly and the desk at home, you reminded me that I have some things that shouldn't be there hahaha.

  • @latinowinner(58)· 760d

    cleanliness and order pave the way for a very good atmosphere

  • @edith-4angelseu(68)· 760d

    Yea Saturdays are the days I clean too, and do my laundry. I agree with you that there's that sense of accomplishment when you step back and see everything squeaky clean and glittering once again. Enjoy your fun(work) day!

  • @captainman(70)· 760d

    This week's topics are really nice. My entry loading....

  • @seki1(71)· 760d

    Every Saturday for me is for cleaning 😂

    Every Saturday is the same shit show of me grumbling at how dirty the house always gets😂😂

    Yet later in the afternoon when everything been swept, wiped, mopped and washed... It does look, feel and smell good😂✨