Getting Rid of Clutter

I had a realization yesterday- I am a pack rat and a germaphobe. These two things conflict with each other and may explain some of my underlying anxiety.

I rent a storage unit since my condo has no storage space. I went a couple days ago to move my stuff to a bigger unit and there were a lot of critter droppings.

Initially I freaked. Gross.

But I am trying to see it as a sign that I need to get rid of a bunch of stuff. I know me, and I would've just moved the same crap to the bigger unit. No doubt about it.

I don't know why I hold onto things. I found an article that discusses clutter. I am going to try and get rid of more and keep it from piling up.

Oh, and the second unit I moved my stuff to also had droppings (although not nearly as many) and the guy that worked there felt bad for me and moved me to a third place where I found one dropping. So, while I see it as a sign to get rid of my stuff, it apparently is a storage building that has some pest control issues.

The Depends Lady- Who Knew?

I had a great conversation with my grandma. It went something like this:

(we were discussing an old movie directed by Dick Powell, who was married to June Allyson)
Grandma: I hate June Allyson
Me: Oh really, hate?
Grandma: I hate her for what she did to Dick Powell. Dick Powell was the love of my life. I just read Jerry Lewis' book, and June Allyson was in bed with Dean Martin for two weeks.
Me: Where was Dick?
Grandma: I don't know, probably filming a movie. (she tells a long story about how they would see movies when she was a young girl- a guy would come to town with his projector every few weeks and set it up in a hall. She would watch Dick Powell in the old musicals.)
Me: She was in bed with Jerry Lewis AND Dean Martin?
Grandma: (frustrated that I don't understand) No. She was just with Dean, Jerry was with someone else.
Grandma: And when Dick died, and everyone called him Dick, she came out and said "Oh Richard..." (apparently my grandma found this to be phony)
Me: Well June Allyson died a couple years ago.
Grandma: Good. I'm glad she's dead.

This is from, what? 60 years ago?!?!

Day 3 or 4?

I've already lost count of my reduced processed food eating days. But, I'm doing ok. Did have some bread, and some Kashi crackers. The main thing I am trying to avoid is pre-made meals, like frozen stuff from Trader Joe's.

Foods That Help Your Mood

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When to Buy Organic

Best to buy organic with these choices:

peaches, apples, sweet bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, lettuce, grapes (imported), pears, spinach, and potatoes

These ones are considered cleaner (less pesticides):

onions, avocados, sweet corn (frozen), pineapples, mangos, sweet peas (frozen), asparagus, kiwis, bananas, cabbage, broccoli, and eggplants

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Day 2

I did cave and have some Trader Joe's crackers, their version of Wheat Thins. Hey, no hydrogenated oils, so it's a little better than basic snacks, right?

Day One

I am trying to eat less processed foods.

So far today-

coffee
almonds
strawberries
brown rice pasta with tomatoes
green beans

It's hot here, so I don't have as much of an appetite.

Can I Go Off Processed Foods?

My allergies have been bad lately, with horrible sinus pain. I am trying to avoid taking allergy medicine. I lovingly stare at my allergy pills, but no- I must resist.

I've decided to drink plenty of water, and be vigilant in taking my vitamins. My naturopath has given me a couple of tinctures to try. And surely regular excercise must be good, seems to be for everything else.

I am going to try to go off processed foods. I don't think I eat that much of it, but those Kashi crackers are good. And, I am convinced I get energy from the processed foods.

Wrinkles While Sleeping?

If you're not already there, you will get to a point when you pay attention to wrinkles. How to prevent, treat and hide.

I just recently read that your sleeping position can give you wrinkles.

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) cautions that sleeping in certain positions night after night leads to "sleep lines -- wrinkles that become etched into the surface of the skin and don't disappear once you're up. Sleeping on your side increases wrinkles on cheeks and chin, while sleeping face-down gives you a furrowed brow. To reduce wrinkle formation, the AAD says, sleep on your back.

I have noticed that when I get up I have creases under my eyes. Over time, they must become permanent. What a drag!

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