It's 8 a.m.
Have been up since five in the morning.
Don't you hate it when you can’t go back to sleep after going to the bathroom?
While it's a rare occasion, it is annoying.
Scrolling the internet.
Surfing the TV.
It's Friday.
There is college football this weekend.
MLB playoffs are around the corner.
Wish that our team had made it to the playoffs.
Now, the team's focus is on next year's season.
There's a baseball game on television tonight.
Will still cheer them on.
I'm definitely a fan.
It's better than playing kick the can.
Kick the can is more fun than decluttering.
Everyone has their favorite decluttering method.
There is the by item system.
The whole house or by room method.
Of course, there is the, 'if it doesn't bring you joy,' donate or sell it system.
Selling items on FBM can be challenging.
People message a question.
Then, they vanish.
Or, they set up a time and minutes before the pick up; they message that they are going to pass on the item.
Ugh...
That wasn't a pregnant pause.
Feeling groggy after a ten minute nap.
HGTV is on television.
The after remodeling pictures are amazing.
It would be nice to have a 100k budget like the people on TV.
Do I watch for inspiration or is it a distraction?
Very grateful to have a home.
Doesn't matter where we roam.
Dorothy said it and it's true.
"There's no place like home!"
Be kind and grateful today and always.
It's the start of the weekend.
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Babs Iverson
Barbara J Iversen, also known as Babs Iverson, lives in Texas and loves her grandkids to the moon and back. After writing one story, she found that writing has many benefits especially during a pandemic and a Texas-size Arctic Blast.
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A delightful read… I’m strongly identifying with your runaway train of thought, this morning… loved it!✅
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This was a true unfiltered or stream of consciousness poem. I really enjoyed the weaving in and out of your thoughts.
Wonderful, Babs. I love the sincerity and bits of humor!!!
Ha ha! This very accurately represents me and my head 😂
Great stream of consciousness. A real contender I think
Very authentic stream of consciousness! The ordinary becomes extraordinary!
I like how you dozed off in the middle 😂
Wish you a wonderful weekend ahead! Loved your poem!
I’m sorry Barb, I can’t add Insights but have finally written to Vocal Support. ‘Outstanding’ ‘On point and relevant’ ‘Excellent story telling.’ I was floating in ‘Waking Up’ then in parallel slipping into my own stream of consciousness! Loved it! Pauline 🌸
Decluttering is a stream of consciousness in and of itself!
Such a mix of thoughts! Incredibly done, Babs! Love your poem! 💌🥰
This is a PERFECT stream of consciousness poem!! I feel I have stepped right into the moment, each thought flowing naturally into the next; marvelous work, Babs! :)
Great! I am decluttering too! I don't know all the methods. I paid someone when I was working part-time. Since retirement, I am having a go at it without help!😉😊💕💗
Haha Baseball-I'm waiting for hockey to start
Well done! Happy Weekend Babs! 🥰
Nicely done, my friend.
Luv the positive message 💐
It is the weekend indeed! TGIF! A great poem to celebrate.
I love this, Babs! Have a fabulous day and weekend!
I enjoyed the flow of your thoughts in this, felt very natural :) Have a great weekend!!
Wonderfully penned, Babs, and I couldn't agree more about FBM! Thanks for helping kick-start my weekend!
And a good start to the weekend it is!
Nice message to everyone and a good reminder that weekends always come.