6 Jul 2024
I went on a cleaning frenzy today. Partly it was due to my trip tomorrow. I’ve always liked coming home to a clean house after a long trip. Mostly it was due to a burst of energy that appeared out of nowhere.
I cleaned things that I haven’t done in months. There were dust bunnies scampering all over the floor to get out of the way. I hadn’t done my deep monthly cleans in so long the dust had gotten pretty deep.
I started with the shutters in my bed room which seem to take forever as you clean individual slats. I took rugs and an air mattress from under the bed and cleaned the air mattress which seems to be a dust magnet. Then it was the book cases in the house, the coffee table, side boy, and dresser on which I have my TV. It was then time to oil the rattan in the bedroom (two dressers), the rattan chair in the living room and my pie safe.
Once that was done, I pulled everything off the floor of my closet and cleaned that. Next it was time to vacuum, dust the floors, mop the floors, and clean the bathroom. In the utility room, clothes were washing and drying. Let’s just say it was a productive day.
Now that everything is washed and dried and folded, I can begin packing the suitcase. I figure to wear mostly shorts on the trip and pack maybe one pair of long pants. I think comfort is the rule of the day, particularly with summer temps seeming to creep even into the mountains.
My first two nights is in New Smyrna Beach. Check in is 3 pm so I may explore things as up move up the coast. It’s only a little over 3 hours to New Smyrna.
Time to pack. Stay tuned!
