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. 

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[lblanchard.livejournal.com]

All this made me hyper-aware of how unspeakably grimy the kitchen floor actually was. "Less than sparkling" was a serious understatement. So when I went downstairs to make my omelet, I also had at the floor with a mop and some spray cleaner. It still doesn't sparkle but it's better.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I dropped a roast chicken on the kitchen floor today- and was down on my hands and knees mopping up the grease.

[lblanchard.livejournal.com]

Eeeuw. The only thing worse that I can imagine at the moment is dropping a roast duck.