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Three major events occurred for me last year (2010), all in the space of about 2 weeks. I turned 50. The following day I got married. Two weeks later, my oldest daughter became pregnant with her first child and my first grandchild.

Most middle-aged people will tell you that in their minds, they still feel 20 something. It's the same for me.

Wasn't it only yesterday that I was planning a night out with guys from the surf club? That gorgeous new perm. Flaired, cuffed denims and the red t-shirt with the off-the-shoulder frill. Corked platform wedgies. **sigh**

Suddenly I'm looking in the mirror and wondering how 30 years can flash by so damned quickly!

So here I am in cyberspace, sharing my genuine shock and horror with anyone who'll listen and maybe I'll even meet some other over 50s who find themselves in the same predicament!

Welcome to my dilemna!!

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Declutter & Clean

I am exhausted.

This is why I put this job off for so long!

I wish I’d taken a photo of my wardrobe before I started the clean out and I wish I’d taken a photo of the pile of clothes on my bed after I emptied the wardrobe! It was impressive.

After 7 hours, this is the final result …



Surprisingly, I only tossed 16 items of clothing and I only had one small plastic bag of rubbish. Everything else has been rehomed.

I cleaned out the drawers and even removed some books from my bedhead and rehomed them in one of the wardrobe drawers.

I had to call Adoring Husband for help two or three times because I couldn’t reach the top shelf. He was very accommodating and helpful.

It was very rainy from midday. I had taken Harley outside for an extra play before the rains came and I made some lunch before starting my clean out.

I did take a lot of breaks during that 7 hours and drank a lot of water.

It’s great to cross something off my extensive ‘to do’ list - especially one of the bigger jobs. I feel a sense of accomplishment.

I’m off to watch the golf and probably fall asleep before the round finishes.




Nite all.

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