Monday Sprucing Up

     Monday gets a bad rap often as the killer of our weekend relaxation and fun. Tuesday has always been my struggle bust day, to quote my daughter, and once through Tuesday, the rest of the week is a cake walk. I've tried to look at Monday's as a new opportunity, fresh start. It hasn't been working very well since working from home, as my days blur, and I go so few places other than occasionally to my daughters, to the grocery store, and to the lake. I think though Monday's might be good nights to set aside for sprucing up projects, outside, inside, and for myself personally. It's an opportunity to use Monday as a different kind of fresh start. 

     Because I generally am not full of energy on week nights, these won't be huge purging projects, but things that I can do or take care of in 15-30 minute increments.

Tonight outside:
Weed rock areas around porch
Sweep off porch walls, and sweep sidewalk
Wash white porch railings (that are not looking too white at the moment)

Tonight Inside:
Organize spaces for the kitchen appliances-they have taken over my counter!

Personal:
Already did this early this morning. As I purge clothes that do not fit, I don't wear and do not like, I'm finding holes on a few very basic pieces. Since I will likely not be second hand shopping for a bit, and I tend to keep my clothes for years, I justified perusing a couple sites like Kohl's and Old Navy, to find basic fillers. I hit the layering discount jack pot and was able to get two pairs of linen pants, white and black, two long sleeve tunic tops, two sleeveless blouses (for now and can be worn under suit jackets), and a pair of slip on tennis shoes. I also got a six pack of socks for DD2, and a 10 pack of masks. With free shipping, my total was $106. Considering last year I spent under $60 on myself for all clothing and undergarment purchases, and haven't bought anything other than black slip on shoes,  nylons, and two long sleeve t-shirts this year, my cost per wear is pretty darn low. 

     There's my Monday spruce up for today planned. Planned is the key word. I might also make Monday night my pamper night too, breaking out a different kind of face mask! 

     As for ordering more of the covering mask sort, while we each have a few masks, I want to keep a washed ready and handy supply available. The mask sewers in my life are on pause right now and have done so many I don't want to be a burden. If fall plans do not change for DD2, I want her to have several backups as well and she may not always have access to her laundry room. This way she can wash them in hot soapy water and let them air dry. I'll get a couple more to my son and older daughter too. My daughter and I are supposed to be getting a freebie mask in the mail as well. 

     DH's brother's family was in Milwaukee this past weekend, one of the hardest hit  places with COVID outbreaks, plus were around hundreds of families across the Midwest at a youth sports tournament. They are not masks wearers and I doubt there was little if any social distancing as families tail gated between matches. We've decided we won't go to the cabin for the next two weekends if his brothers family is there, as the risk they have been exposed is much higher, and the opportunity for contact tracing much lower. This gives me free reign to look at day trip opportunities and explore places that fit my comfort level. 

     I'm trying to think of challenges as opportunities. Since Monday is going to come each week anyway, I might as well embrace it and turn the day into a positive. I won't normally be spending money though!