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Ugh, bad backs are the worst. I usually take ibuprofen for mine, ask your doctor first.
I thoughr you would get a kick out of this...One thing my mom used to do, which was hysterical, was she would put things in paper bags. "Oh no! Aunt So and So is coming over! Get a paper bag and put everything in it!" We would get a bunch of paper bags and put everything from the coffee table, the dining table, the end tables, kitchen table, bathroom, counters, bookcases, floor, chairs, etc, you name it. Then she would put all the paper bags in a bedroom. Aunt So and So would come and visit. Then the next day my mom would sit and go through the bags. It was a "project". She was a 1950's housewife. I told you, weird, but fun, cool ideas! :laugh: I'm so glad your brother is full of ideas too :)
I think you mentioned paying someone to come and clean? If it's a maid service, call today and schedule them to come 2-3 days before the inspection. You're paying them, they work for you, remember that. Make a priority list for them of what you want them to do. Prioritize this list, it's very important. Bathroom, kitchen, laundry, dishes, dusting, vacuuming, then anything else you want. Let them sweat that stuff, you do your projects. If they need to bring a vacuum or other supplies be sure to tell them this when you schedule your appointment. I may cost just a few dollars more. Like $5-10 more per hour more. A day or two before they come, do the paper bag thing so they can do the deep cleaning. You don't have to clean, scrub, dust, etc. before they come. That's what they are there for. Just concentrate on your projects. You are in charge. I absolutely love your cross as your protection barrier. Wonderful idea. And glad your kitty has a place too.
Also, remember in theatre, everything is an illusion. The illusion of a bank, the illusion of a bookstore, the illusion of a house. You want to create the illusion of an organized home for the inspection. And remember this is not a "flat", this is your home. You don't have to do everything. And despite what any paper may say, you are allowing them the honor of entering your home so they can complete their job. They should thank you.
And if you notice their eyes glancing at your paper bags, or whatever project you have, just wave your hand in the air and say, "oh, that's just one of my projects I'm working on. So, this is interesting work, how did you get into it? What do you think of the weather? So basketball season is starting, do you like basketball? Are you a cat person or a dog person?" In other words, change the subject and throw them off the scent. And smile and be confident. Even if you don't feel confident, give the illusion that you are! And then collapse on the couch when they leave. :) You can do this! Woo-hoo!!
Ugh, bad backs are the worst. I usually take ibuprofen for mine, ask your doctor first.
I thoughr you would get a kick out of this...One thing my mom used to do, which was hysterical, was she would put things in paper bags. "Oh no! Aunt So and So is coming over! Get a paper bag and put everything in it!" We would get a bunch of paper bags and put everything from the coffee table, the dining table, the end tables, kitchen table, bathroom, counters, bookcases, floor, chairs, etc, you name it. Then she would put all the paper bags in a bedroom. Aunt So and So would come and visit. Then the next day my mom would sit and go through the bags. It was a "project". She was a 1950's housewife. I told you, weird, but fun, cool ideas! :laugh: I'm so glad your brother is full of ideas too :)
I think you mentioned paying someone to come and clean? If it's a maid service, call today and schedule them to come 2-3 days before the inspection. You're paying them, they work for you, remember that. Make a priority list for them of what you want them to do. Prioritize this list, it's very important. Bathroom, kitchen, laundry, dishes, dusting, vacuuming, then anything else you want. Let them sweat that stuff, you do your projects. If they need to bring a vacuum or other supplies be sure to tell them this when you schedule your appointment. I may cost just a few dollars more. Like $5-10 more per hour more. A day or two before they come, do the paper bag thing so they can do the deep cleaning. You don't have to clean, scrub, dust, etc. before they come. That's what they are there for. Just concentrate on your projects. You are in charge. I absolutely love your cross as your protection barrier. Wonderful idea. And glad your kitty has a place too.
Also, remember in theatre, everything is an illusion. The illusion of a bank, the illusion of a bookstore, the illusion of a house. You want to create the illusion of an organized home for the inspection. And remember this is not a "flat", this is your home. You don't have to do everything. And despite what any paper may say, you are allowing them the honor of entering your home so they can complete their job. They should thank you.
And if you notice their eyes glancing at your paper bags, or whatever project you have, just wave your hand in the air and say, "oh, that's just one of my projects I'm working on. So, this is interesting work, how did you get into it? What do you think of the weather? So basketball season is starting, do you like basketball? Are you a cat person or a dog person?" In other words, change the subject and throw them off the scent. And smile and be confident. Even if you don't feel confident, give the illusion that you are! And then collapse on the couch when they leave. :) You can do this! Woo-hoo!!
