I Could Wish I Was House Proud

[poliphilo]

Nakisha from next door came in and spent some time with us last night because she'd forgotten her key and her mother wasn't home. We looked at our house through her eyes and were a little ashamed of how cluttered and untidy it was. This is a big house, but (especially in winter) we do all our living in the one room. Perhaps- if we have the energy (which isn't a cert)- we'll try and tidy up today.

Actually, I've made a start. I just picked up a cardboard box that's been standing in the corner for months and put it in the recycling. 

Comments

[michaleen.livejournal.com]

We find that we just don't care so much, most days, unless someone is coming 'round, which happens with such infrequency that it's hardly a motivator.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Most of the time I don't care. I have selective vision and don't see the squalor. Then we have someone pop round and I find I'm apologising.

[michaleen.livejournal.com]

Exactly so.