Right now in this period of the quarantine due to the Corona virus, I have been taking this time to do things that I may not always have time to do. When I moved here two years ago, I had written down my goals. I had definite plans on how I would achieve them. I have done a number of them, but have much more to do. My daily life has not really changed that much due to being in quarantine. I am basically a homebody. I like to be home and never get bored. Matter of fact, my days seem to fly by too fast! Sometimes I get started on a project one day and then don't get back to it for a few more days because I got sidetracked. I hate when I do that, but that's life. I am sure everyone does that.
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My apartment, like me, is always evolving. It is a work in progress and will continue forever......or at least MY forever. I realized I had too much clutter. It may not seem like clutter, but too many family photos, too many ceramic knick-knacks (made by my Mom long, long ago), too many books and DVD's. This is one of the things I am working on. It is hard when you have to deal with the sentimental side of objects. I chose not to get rid of them, but they don't have to be displayed prominently taking up precious space. I put some of them in curio cabinet where I usually only had my cat collection. At least they are right here and I can see them and they are protected and not getting dusty.
I am not exactly a minimalist either, but probably halfway between that and a Bohemian. The Boho style usually involves a lot of clutter as decor items. I don't want that look. That means a lot of time and effort spent dusting and I definitely don't want that. I like a free and airy style in my home. Plants bringing a bit of nature in is a comforting element. My pet house rabbit has more than a few items that take up some of my space. I don't mind. He is worth it. I keep analyzing my space trying to figure out how I can make room for a recliner. I would really like one so I can put my legs up.
Living in such a small space is not difficult or uncomfortable. As long as I keep it orderly and uncluttered. I feel a cluttered home is stressful. My prior home I had named "Peaceful Forest" as most of my readers know. It was quiet, as far as sound goes, but not peaceful at all. The stress of living in a home that had no order will get to anyone eventually. I call my home now, "kat's Studio" but I should call it "kat's Peaceful Studio" or "Peaceful Spot". Living in an apartment building with a lot of people you would think it was noisy. It is very quiet. Some days when people are going out I might hear them talking by the elevator but not very loud. I can go for days of not seeing anyone unless I go downstairs to get my mail or to the laundry room.
A close friend of mine had a problem with her stepson after her husband had died. She told him not to come to her house as it was her sanctuary from the world. She told me she never allowed negative energy from anyone in her home. I can see that now in my own home. There has never been any negative energy here and never will. It is my peaceful spot.
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