2020 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

[cowgirlsboots]

I can't imagine the post office being closed for a long period. I still get most of my bills by mail. I'm still sending out packages when I sell something. I'm getting lots of deliveries of household items and groceries. If there wasn't delivery, I don't know what we would do. We are too afraid to go shopping.

Oh, me neither! Online shopping is my lifeline!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

LOL! I am the yin to your yang (or vice versa?) I’m the anti-horder. I try my best not to own one molecule of anything that I don’t use and I try to actively use and enjoy whatever I own. Luckily, I married a man who has the same bent with a penchant for organization. So we enjoy getting rid of “stuff.”

That´s amazing! My man is even worse than I am- we are first class hoarders (not the ugly messy type with food leftovers between everything, though!), people who believe in keeping a single cup because one day the matching saucer will turn up. We enjoy collecting all kinds of items and always in danger of purchasing more than 3 items of a kind, because there certainly will be a collection forming including display and research... Btw our 10 year-old son proudly collects (vintage) toy robots...

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Kind of wondering for everyone here, how do you send your packages when you sell something? Do you do anything special like have the carrier pick them up from your front porch or do you go to FedEx, UPS, or the post office to ship?

I still go to the Post Office to ship my parcels - only important ones for family and friends like for Birthdays, no sales activity at the moment. Our Post Office usually is very quiet. Only 1 customer at a time allowed in. They put up a glass partition wall in front of the counter and it´s only shove the box on the scales from a distance and get the receipt put on the scales. I book everything online so don´t have to pay at the Post Office.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Did you see the DIY game Dior is offering? Looks fun! (Only I don´t have a colour printer...)

https://www.dior.com/couture/de_de/folder-media/folder-fichiers/folder-jeu-dior/remember-dior

 

[baghabitz34]

I actually did see a Youtube about this!! HAHAHA. I'll have to look it up. I did not watch it but I think I passed by it. It could have been an Instagram live though.

Busbee Style on YT has a video - 10 Quick Secrets to look good on Zoom.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

There are specialty retailers that sell styles, including underwear and stockings, from the 30s - 70s.

Unfortunately in my country most special retailers sell repro while I only like the real thing, so it´s back to good old ebay searching for private sales. Original underwear/corsetry is a bit tricky, I think. First as it´s worn directly on the body I am never sure how to clean it sufficiently and second the elastic components might have suffered over time.

 

[whateve]

No bowls. I have been cutting my husbands hair for twenty years. I just watched his hair dresser cut it. Then one day when he did not have time to go he asked me to trim it. That was that for him . I would have been more then happy if he had gone back. You could always watch some videos on it.

I just cut my husband's hair for the first time. It took a really long time but he says it is as good as when he goes to the barber. I wouldn't choose to keep doing it if there was another option.

 

[whateve]

Kind of wondering for everyone here, how do you send your packages when you sell something? Do you do anything special like have the carrier pick them up from your front porch or do you go to FedEx, UPS, or the post office to ship?

I bought scissors a few years ago because my husband's hair grows so fast and he gets cuts often. They are incredibly sharp. The first haircut I ever gave him was amazing. I did it short on the sides and longer on top, using a trimmer on the sides and scissors to fade and on the top. It was so excellent but it turned out to be beginner's luck. The remaining 3 cuts I was allowed to give him ended up not as nice. He didn't like it as short on the sides as I did it. The final cut was right before our engagement pictures so we were both disappointed by that one, haha! I've not been allowed to touch it since.

I also love the look of white in the summer when I'm tanned but I basically do not wear it anymore. With the little one and also our dogs. It's lovely but doesn't suit my lifestyle.

I've been having the post office pick up packages from my porch for years. It is extremely easy. They have a system where you just fill out a form online telling the type of package you have, where you'll put it, and what day to pick it up, and that's it.

My husband wanted me to buy a trimmer but I didn't want to because then I might have to do it forever. so I just used scissors and a comb. It took a very long time but came out very good.

 

[whateve]

That´s amazing! My man is even worse than I am- we are first class hoarders (not the ugly messy type with food leftovers between everything, though!), people who believe in keeping a single cup because one day the matching saucer will turn up. We enjoy collecting all kinds of items and always in danger of purchasing more than 3 items of a kind, because there certainly will be a collection forming including display and research... Btw our 10 year-old son proudly collects (vintage) toy robots...

I'm a collector too. I've collected many different things over the years: art, tin toys, perfume bottles, teacups, miniature tea sets, Lladro, Limoges boxes, Hummel... Purses and keychains are my latest. I've never been a completist (meaning I have to have a complete collection.) I have a few toy robots. I like to have individually selected things rather than sets. Most of our dishes were purchased individually and don't match. My kids enjoyed picking out which plate they would use for dinner.

 

[whateve]

I love that this is how you're filling your time!
Every year I complete a minimum of 6 courses on EdX on random subject matters. I'm a big believer in perpetual education and learning about things outside of our comfort zones. Most of the courses I do are for free (because, circumstances) but I'll pay for anything that is actually relevant to my existing University degree or applies to my line of work.
Now I'm going to have to re-train in a completely new field because I work as an Events organizer and Covid will result in the death of that industry for the foreseeable future. I'm looking into online degrees for jobs that would allow me to work from home or work remotely. I'm not great at IT but it is one of those industries that thrives off of working remotely. We'll see what I end up doing but whatever it is, it will be a world away from what I've been doing for the past 13 years of my life.

Also, one of my big goals for this year was to learn French or Dutch and that idea was dead in the water! It had not occurred to me to get a tutor to coach me live online. You genius! I'm soooo stealing this idea!

Good luck in finding another career. My son has been doing IT from home for his entire career. He actually had his first Internet job when he was 13. It has been ideal for him as I think he might have had trouble fitting into an office job. If you are good at writing, there are some opportunities there. I used to get paid to write a few blogs and edit manuscripts.

 

[whateve]

Hi everyone, another few weeks have passed and I’ve not been on here due to everything that’s going on. Just popped back to see how everyone was doing. I’ve got about 40 pages of posts to read to catch up.

Thanks for all the good wishes for my siblings. My sister is mostly recovered and back at work (she’s an NHS DR but probably caught this from her kids via school before they closed). She’s constantly tired 3 weeks after the initial infection but otherwise ok. My brother has been a lot worse but is generally better although left with chronic asthma now so still can’t do much. Hopefully that will get better with time. He’s only in his mid40s.

I’ve had a couple of weeks “off work” for the Easter break. Been gardening like mad and having lots of family time. Mostly eating outside when it’s warm enough, family walk/runs/cycling, playing board games and watching movies. School goes back for the kids in Tuesday so back to “work” then.

I’m in a routine with remote shopping for my 3 families. It’s a lot of work but we are getting there. Income isn’t an issue for us at the moment fortunately. I’ve been doing some online shopping for more Tshirts and other comfortable casual clothing, hobby activities for my family (I’ve taken up adult colouring which is very relaxing), board games (highly recommend “Ticket to Ride”), garden items and technology (Laptops from the children). While delivering is still allowed it seems like it might help the economy to spend a bit.

Currently we are still allowed out for essential shopping, exercise etc but that is it. My Mini Mulberry Cara is my faithful companion for walks, effortlessly worn on my back containing my phone, wallet and keys plus a tiny bottle of hand gel. However, I’ve made more use of an tiny running pouch (Week 3 of C25K) and a big reusable garden rubbish bag for weeding! My garden now has a massive compost and pruning heap as we can’t get rid of that.

I see everyone else is keeping busy and look forward to reading your individual posts to catch up. Meanwhile, I’ve missed black and grey weeks so I’ll try to post some pictures soon.

Take care of yourselves!

I'm glad your siblings are recovering. Hopefully your brother's asthma will improve over time. It sounds like you've found some good activities. Other than cooking and cleaning, I haven't being doing much. I haven't felt motivated.

 

[Rhl2987]

I've been having the post office pick up packages from my porch for years. It is extremely easy. They have a system where you just fill out a form online telling the type of package you have, where you'll put it, and what day to pick it up, and that's it.

My husband wanted me to buy a trimmer but I didn't want to because then I might have to do it forever. so I just used scissors and a comb. It took a very long time but came out very good.

Good work!!

 

[Sparkletastic]

Did you see the DIY game Dior is offering? Looks fun! (Only I don´t have a colour printer...)

https://www.dior.com/couture/de_de/folder-media/folder-fichiers/folder-jeu-dior/remember-dior

Love this...I think. It’s in German (?) so I can’t tell what the goal is. Where did you find this? I’d like to try to get the English version.

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And, one bag out! Yay! It’s my least expensive bag so the $$ are inconsequential. But, at least it it will no longer be lurking in my closet unworn and unloved.

 

[dcooney4]

I've been having the post office pick up packages from my porch for years. It is extremely easy. They have a system where you just fill out a form online telling the type of package you have, where you'll put it, and what day to pick it up, and that's it.

My husband wanted me to buy a trimmer but I didn't want to because then I might have to do it forever. so I just used scissors and a comb. It took a very long time but came out very good.

Well done! I only use the trimmer to clean up my dh‘s neck .

 

[lynne_ross]

I love that you have become a more positive person and are actively trying! Can you share how you do that? Do you force yourself to have a specific thought and then act on it or say it out loud? I would say that I'm generally a positive person but take any frustration out on my husband, so maybe I'm not as positive as I think I am.

When I have negative thoughts or am frustrated I try to think of actions I can take to change the situation if within my control. If not in my control then I ask myself how things could be worse and why the situation is not so bad. It is partially just about changing perspective, especially now with all that is going on. I am finding thinking more positive gets me to not dwell on things that don’t go as well. I have always been able to do this at work - use failures as a learning opportunity and move on - but not my life in general. Whereas my husband is a glass half full person. He is rarely sad or stressed and I believe he lives a happier life being able to see the positives and move on from set backs. I am trying to train myself to be like that too and I actually believe it is working!