I'm so glad your tests came out well and congratulations on gaining a new family member. Decluttering can be so satisfying. You're inspiring me to attend to some dust collectors of my own!
@@123456Knit thank you so much for your good wishes. We are all very excited that our family will all be together for the wedding. My eldest daughter is coming from Minnesota and hopefully my youngest son. Aloha friend and thank you for watching.
9:09 I have read a great book about decluttering. So what did I do?!? - read another book about decluttering! 😂 Thank you! You made my day. I wouldn’t have begun decluttering, either 😊
Hi Winderlinde, I once looked for a book "How to Clean House While Laying in Bed" but I was disappointed that my mother had played a practical joke on me. It doesn't exist.😄
I'm glad to hear your health tests went well Marilyn! ❤❤ And balance is always the key when it comes to "having enough" vs "having too much". I find myself struggling with this sometimes haha... I resonate with your hot shower example - for me and my family, it's the air-conditioner.
I have one small AC in the hottest room. But years ago, no one had AC in Hawaii, it doesn't get that hot and we have trade winds most of the time. I find it is getting hotter lately though. Aloha friend.
Awww, sorry to hear about Don Aslett. I love his books too. I love housekeeping and decluttering and cleaning books in general, but his were some of the most fun. I also find them comforting when I'm feeling anxiety. PS I forgot to say congratulations to your daughter and your family on the wedding!
@@GinaStanyerBooks Hi Gina, I was thinking of you when I made this video because we also read the same decorating author back in the day and now I forget her name. I must’ve given away her books because now I can’t find any. She had one about tea ceremonies as well. Yes, John Aslett passed away around my birthday in August. I did not realize that his book would lift my spirits that much., Yes, we are all excited about the wedding. It’s a small affair, about 20 people. The ceremony will take place at grotto in a botanical gardens. Thanks for watching. Aloha friend.
Congrats on your upcoming new member! That’s very exciting. I’m a 45 YO mom of two with a career and have anxiety strike me from time to time. I’m an author of contemporary women’s fiction and adore writing. The joys in my life help me through my anxiety and I loved listening to your coping mechanisms. If you take queries from authors, let me know! 😊
@@jeanshelbybooks4154 Hi Jean, thank you for your kind wishes. I am also a published author of a memoir, well in 2010. I love to shout out new authors. Aloha friend.
I’ve not heard the term comforting compulsions - it’s so apt for me as well. Leaving the house so frequently exhausts me! Glad you new daughter-in-law is with you and I wish her and your daughter a wonderful life together. The paper tiger! 😂 That sums it up brilliantly! I love this subject. I’m someone who gets ridiculously sentimental about objects and also find it difficult to get rid of things ‘just in case’ which is linked to my anxiety for sure. I really want to get rid of some things and I have read some minimalism and de-cluttering books, but still haven’t managed to clear things. I try to buy less these days. Which isn’t hard because I’m much happier than when I had the money to buy loads of stuff! Going to send you a voxer message ❤
@@spreadbookjoy hello Jack, I kind of made up comforting compulsions. I will claim it forever now. It’s mine.😀 As I get older, I’m finally able to get rid Of negative memories. It’s amazing how much stuff I have that were either purchased or written during times I want to forget. Now I go around my house saying to things, how did you get in my house and do I still want you here? lately the answer is no. Look forward to talking to you. Aloha friend.
I'm glad your test came back negative. Decluttering is a topic I am interested in. I have been decluttering for a while now. I need to do a better job in controlling the stuff that is coming in
Hi Stuart, It wasn't exactly negative, just not worse. I have peripheral artery disease (PAD), but they caught it at an early stage, so I have to do all the things to keep my LdL down. So far, so good. One tip I'm using now is when I bring something new in, I get rid of two things. thank you for watching. Aloha friend.
Hi Marilyn, You look so pretty with the black top, and white tuberose lei. I'm so happy for you that all your medical tests came back "Normal". I always have anxiety whenever I have to go for any tests. The books you talked about today are not what I like to read about. I never like "Practical" books,or presents. When I read I don't want to engage myself with a major chore,such as cooking,or cleaning. My mother just passed away and we had to do a major clean out,with just days to get it done,so I have decided to do some de-cluttering of my own. Congratulations on your new family member. Have a wonderful weekend ! Cindy 🌻
Hi Cindy, First, I'm sending my sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. Gentle hugs sent your way. I was always a big nonfiction reader, especially travel books, so I turn to that genre when stressed. Aloha dear friend.
Congratulations to your daughter and daughter-in-law 🥳! I totally agree with the idea of Swedish Death Cleaning, though I can see how the delivery might come across as annoying 😅. I was never tempted to pick up the sctusl book, it seems more relevant for those who are not only extremely wealthy but also worried about their kids fighting over expensive heirlooms-not something everyone has! I do like the basic idea, though-if there's no junk in the house, no one has to make endless trips to the recycling centre or thrift stores! I love all the minimalism ideas on RUclips, though I could never fully commit to it. My ex was a hardcore minimalist-he only owned 5 tops, all black (2 tees, 1 shirt, 1 hoodie, and 1 raincoat) and 4 pairs of trousers (1 suit, 1 jeans, 1 hiking waterproofs, and 1 tracksuit jogger). Everything was black, except the jeans! Even the house was minimalist, with just black, brown, and white to reduce visual clutter and overwhelm. I took away some positives from that, but I’m happy being somewhere in between a maximalist and a minimalist.
Hi Katja, I agree with you. I am becoming more minimalist as I get elderly. Some of my stuff reminds me of bad times in my life. It's hard to live with people who are either die-hard minimalists or packrats. My partner is the latter. Luckily my daughter is a minimalist. My motto now is one in and one out. I have one heirloom my mother left me, a crystal bowl and I have never opened it since 1995. I'm thinking of selling it. But I can't. Aloha friend.
LOL! Your take on the Swedish Death Cleaning was priceless! I read a de-cluttering book a few years ago, it was called, "Clutter - What It's Telling You". I have to say I didn't get much out of it, but I am trying to "let go" more and more. I look at it this way: People change. Over the years, I've changed. Things that were important to me at one time just aren't important now. No harm in that! Just let it go! I've actually gotten a kick out of giving things away or selling them really cheaply in a yard sale and making someone's day. I RARELY miss a single thing!
@@BeyondBooks-wt5il hello Renee, I wanted to say more about the Swedish death cleaning book, but my channel is G rated. No I was not going to swear or anything like that. But the writer of the book told her reader to get rid of questionable items in the bedroom Shall we say. I’m leaning toward ghost writer unless I see her interview with photo😀 Aloha friend
Aloha Enjoyed.I hear that Therapy swimming is good for ppl w pain..De clutter w Diane in Demark good u tube channel very helpful. Hope this helps..Take care..
Hi Therese, Thank you for the declutter channel recommendation. I'll check it out. Yes, swimming is good and since I live in Hawaii, I should do it more. Thanks for watching. Aloha friend
I always say I will do some Swedish death cleaning (my own version) I have witnessed what lack of planning and getting rid of stuff can be when my father died unexpectedly and his business was left in limbo at the end. UGH. I promised my daughter I would not leave her with all my stuff to deal with or at least put aside enough money to pay someone to take care of it. It is emotional. I am glad I did not buy the book which is something I tend to do but tend to put the self help books on the shelf and never read them!!! Congratulations on the wedding and the new addition to the family. You look lovely and the lei is beautiful
@@marciajohansson769 Hi Marcia, yes, do your own Swedish cleaning, because I didn’t like the one in the book😀. I don’t know why that book is the best seller. Maybe the title. there are things I have problems getting rid of. Mostly it’s paper things and photos. But I’m slowly letting go of stuff. I think we tend to hold onto memories, and I found out while decluttering that some of those memories weren’t the best, so why not let go of the negative energy? Thank you so much for your kind comments. Aloha dear friend.
I liked the Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. I didn't like it as much as other books, but it is a thoughtful look at possessions and what you leave behind.
@@booklassygarrahan3929 on my second reading, I didn’t dislike it as much as on the first. there’s still some discordant passages that threw me for a loop. Yes, I read it again because I was home sick in bed. Thank you for watching. Aloha
I'm so glad your tests came out well and congratulations on gaining a new family member. Decluttering can be so satisfying. You're inspiring me to attend to some dust collectors of my own!
Hi Angelia, I love declutting and reading about it. My joints, not so much. Aloha friend
I am very glad to hear that your health exams were positive. Congratulations to your daughter and her love. I wish them both the very best.
@@123456Knit thank you so much for your good wishes. We are all very excited that our family will all be together for the wedding. My eldest daughter is coming from Minnesota and hopefully my youngest son. Aloha friend and thank you for watching.
I’m glad to hear your tests went well! Book hauls are always needed after… everything. Including good news 😂❤
@@NicolesBookishNook Hi Nicole, yes, you are absolutely right😀. We needed a bunch of books for everything we go through in life. Aloha friend.
9:09 I have read a great book about decluttering. So what did I do?!?
- read another book about decluttering!
😂 Thank you! You made my day. I wouldn’t have begun decluttering, either 😊
Hi Winderlinde, I once looked for a book "How to Clean House While Laying in Bed" but I was disappointed that my mother had played a practical joke on me. It doesn't exist.😄
I'm glad to hear your health tests went well Marilyn! ❤❤ And balance is always the key when it comes to "having enough" vs "having too much". I find myself struggling with this sometimes haha... I resonate with your hot shower example - for me and my family, it's the air-conditioner.
I have one small AC in the hottest room. But years ago, no one had AC in Hawaii, it doesn't get that hot and we have trade winds most of the time. I find it is getting hotter lately though. Aloha friend.
@@MarilynMayaMendoza Same here, it feels hotter these days, both east and west Malaysia.
Awww, sorry to hear about Don Aslett. I love his books too. I love housekeeping and decluttering and cleaning books in general, but his were some of the most fun. I also find them comforting when I'm feeling anxiety.
PS I forgot to say congratulations to your daughter and your family on the wedding!
@@GinaStanyerBooks Hi Gina, I was thinking of you when I made this video because we also read the same decorating author back in the day and now I forget her name. I must’ve given away her books because now I can’t find any. She had one about tea ceremonies as well.
Yes, John Aslett passed away around my birthday in August. I did not realize that his book would lift my spirits that much.,
Yes, we are all excited about the wedding. It’s a small affair, about 20 people. The ceremony will take place at grotto in a botanical gardens. Thanks for watching. Aloha friend.
PS. Yes, it is sad about Don Aslett. He passed away last month at age 89. He had a good life.
@@MarilynMayaMendoza ❤️ was it Alexandra Stoddard? She’s an all time favorite of mine.
I enjoyed this! Happy to hear your test results were good and things are settling down for you. ❤
Hi Lindy, Yes, it's been quite the week. Rosses is settling in and we are all finding our spaces. Aloha dear friend.
Congrats on your upcoming new member! That’s very exciting.
I’m a 45 YO mom of two with a career and have anxiety strike me from time to time. I’m an author of contemporary women’s fiction and adore writing. The joys in my life help me through my anxiety and I loved listening to your coping mechanisms.
If you take queries from authors, let me know! 😊
@@jeanshelbybooks4154 Hi Jean, thank you for your kind wishes. I am also a published author of a memoir, well in 2010. I love to shout out new authors. Aloha friend.
Aloha Maya 🌺 Marie Kondo is my go queen for decluttering 😂
Hi Nathan, Yes, she's the queen, but I heard she had a lot, a lot of fancy stuff in her house. He sure knows how to fold though. Aloha friend.
I’ve not heard the term comforting compulsions - it’s so apt for me as well. Leaving the house so frequently exhausts me! Glad you new daughter-in-law is with you and I wish her and your daughter a wonderful life together. The paper tiger! 😂 That sums it up brilliantly! I love this subject. I’m someone who gets ridiculously sentimental about objects and also find it difficult to get rid of things ‘just in case’ which is linked to my anxiety for sure. I really want to get rid of some things and I have read some minimalism and de-cluttering books, but still haven’t managed to clear things. I try to buy less these days. Which isn’t hard because I’m much happier than when I had the money to buy loads of stuff! Going to send you a voxer message ❤
@@spreadbookjoy hello Jack, I kind of made up comforting compulsions. I will claim it forever now. It’s mine.😀
As I get older, I’m finally able to get rid Of negative memories. It’s amazing how much stuff I have that were either purchased or written during times I want to forget. Now I go around my house saying to things, how did you get in my house and do I still want you here? lately the answer is no. Look forward to talking to you. Aloha friend.
I'm glad your test came back negative. Decluttering is a topic I am interested in. I have been decluttering for a while now. I need to do a better job in controlling the stuff that is coming in
Hi Stuart, It wasn't exactly negative, just not worse. I have peripheral artery disease (PAD), but they caught it at an early stage, so I have to do all the things to keep my LdL down. So far, so good.
One tip I'm using now is when I bring something new in, I get rid of two things.
thank you for watching. Aloha friend.
@@MarilynMayaMendoza I'm glad the condition is under control.
That is a good idea. I should implement that.
Aloha Marilyn
Loved the book haul. 🫶🏽. Glad to hear you are well and congratulations to your family ✨💕
@@books_and_bocadillos hello Mariandrea, Thank you, we are all excited for the wedding. Aloha friend.
@@books_and_bocadillos Hi Mariandrea, thank you for your good wishes. We’re all excited for the wedding. Thank you for watching. Aloha Amiga
Hi Marilyn, You look so pretty with the black top, and white tuberose lei. I'm so happy for you that all your medical tests came back "Normal". I always have anxiety whenever I have to go for any tests. The books you talked about today are not what I like to read about. I never like "Practical" books,or presents. When I read I don't want to engage myself with a major chore,such as cooking,or cleaning. My mother just passed away and we had to do a major clean out,with just days to get it done,so I have decided to do some de-cluttering of my own. Congratulations on your new family member. Have a wonderful weekend ! Cindy 🌻
Hi Cindy, First, I'm sending my sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. Gentle hugs sent your way.
I was always a big nonfiction reader, especially travel books, so I turn to that genre when stressed. Aloha dear friend.
@@MarilynMayaMendoza Thank you for the warm hugs.
I remember the Packrat book. I was on a clean mission in the early 2000’s and just loved books like these.
@@daubiebooks63 Hi Daubie, wasn’t it funny, especially the illustrations. Thanks for watching. Aloha friend.
Congratulations to your daughter and daughter-in-law 🥳! I totally agree with the idea of Swedish Death Cleaning, though I can see how the delivery might come across as annoying 😅. I was never tempted to pick up the sctusl book, it seems more relevant for those who are not only extremely wealthy but also worried about their kids fighting over expensive heirlooms-not something everyone has! I do like the basic idea, though-if there's no junk in the house, no one has to make endless trips to the recycling centre or thrift stores!
I love all the minimalism ideas on RUclips, though I could never fully commit to it. My ex was a hardcore minimalist-he only owned 5 tops, all black (2 tees, 1 shirt, 1 hoodie, and 1 raincoat) and 4 pairs of trousers (1 suit, 1 jeans, 1 hiking waterproofs, and 1 tracksuit jogger). Everything was black, except the jeans! Even the house was minimalist, with just black, brown, and white to reduce visual clutter and overwhelm. I took away some positives from that, but I’m happy being somewhere in between a maximalist and a minimalist.
Hi Katja, I agree with you. I am becoming more minimalist as I get elderly. Some of my stuff reminds me of bad times in my life. It's hard to live with people who are either die-hard minimalists or packrats. My partner is the latter. Luckily my daughter is a minimalist. My motto now is one in and one out. I have one heirloom my mother left me, a crystal bowl and I have never opened it since 1995. I'm thinking of selling it. But I can't. Aloha friend.
LOL! Your take on the Swedish Death Cleaning was priceless! I read a de-cluttering book a few years ago, it was called, "Clutter - What It's Telling You". I have to say I didn't get much out of it, but I am trying to "let go" more and more. I look at it this way: People change. Over the years, I've changed. Things that were important to me at one time just aren't important now. No harm in that! Just let it go! I've actually gotten a kick out of giving things away or selling them really cheaply in a yard sale and making someone's day. I RARELY miss a single thing!
@@BeyondBooks-wt5il hello Renee, I wanted to say more about the Swedish death cleaning book, but my channel is G rated. No I was not going to swear or anything like that. But the writer of the book told her reader to get rid of questionable items in the bedroom Shall we say. I’m leaning toward ghost writer unless I see her interview with photo😀 Aloha friend
Aloha Enjoyed.I hear that Therapy swimming is good for ppl w pain..De clutter w Diane in Demark good u tube channel very helpful. Hope this helps..Take care..
Hi Therese, Thank you for the declutter channel recommendation. I'll check it out. Yes, swimming is good and since I live in Hawaii, I should do it more. Thanks for watching. Aloha friend
I always say I will do some Swedish death cleaning (my own version) I have witnessed what lack of planning and getting rid of stuff can be when my father died unexpectedly and his business was left in limbo at the end. UGH. I promised my daughter I would not leave her with all my stuff to deal with or at least put aside enough money to pay someone to take care of it. It is emotional. I am glad I did not buy the book which is something I tend to do but tend to put the self help books on the shelf and never read them!!! Congratulations on the wedding and the new addition to the family. You look lovely and the lei is beautiful
@@marciajohansson769 Hi Marcia, yes, do your own Swedish cleaning, because I didn’t like the one in the book😀. I don’t know why that book is the best seller. Maybe the title. there are things I have problems getting rid of. Mostly it’s paper things and photos. But I’m slowly letting go of stuff. I think we tend to hold onto memories, and I found out while decluttering that some of those memories weren’t the best, so why not let go of the negative energy?
Thank you so much for your kind comments. Aloha dear friend.
I liked the Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. I didn't like it as much as other books, but it is a thoughtful look at possessions and what you leave behind.
@@booklassygarrahan3929 on my second reading, I didn’t dislike it as much as on the first. there’s still some discordant passages that threw me for a loop. Yes, I read it again because I was home sick in bed. Thank you for watching. Aloha
Marilyn - how are you going to unclutter if you’re reading all these books?
Hi Cion, when I pull a muscle, I take a day off😊Aloha friend