Something on your “to-do list” that never gets done.

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There are the typical answers I could say like the dishes, prep for work, and taking care of the animals, etc. etc. I could also say my to-do list itself.

I actually love making to-do lists because I feel like it keeps me on track. I don’t believe in ‘just remembering things’ because too many things have been forgotten that way.

I think my biggest to-do list item would be cleaning the house. When Slade and I finally bought a house, it was the biggest place we’ve lived in. Half of our belongings were in storage and we had nothing in terms of furniture.

Unfortunately for us, our house slowly became filled with…’stuff’ – most of which we don’t use or need. We have gotten pretty good at doing sweeps every 3-6 months to donate items we no longer use or need. But, honestly, if my house burned down, I wouldn’t be able to remember half of what we had.

And if I am being truly honest, it gives me anxiety. Having material wealth give both Slade and I anxiety as we don’t like cluttered and small spaces. It was actually one of the reasons we bought the house. We didn’t want to feel claustrophobic anymore.

We mainly live on the first floor while the cats have their personal space upstairs which is also used for storage. We also have a basement that is filled with boxes because it is also used as storage. Cleaning them both is at the top of my list, but since it isn’t really impeding anything, it often takes a backseat to other, more pressing matters.

It will get done eventually.