Dear Leo,
So it took me 45 minutes to disinfect the master-bath. I disinfected/cleaned the toilet, shower, tub, and sink, and their areas (surrounding counter-tops or tiles), but I didn't vacuum or reorganize anything (except the items around the tub) yet. I estimate it could take another 45 minutes to do all that to my satisfaction.
Re my fear of failure: to tackle the dreaded task wasn't so bad: I'm happy w/ the quality of my work even though I'm surprised that it took so long. I'm a little bit nonplussed w/ myself that I am putting off the vacuuming, but yet hopeful that after a bit of a break, I will resume and completely finish the larger task of "cleaning the master bathroom."
I think most people would think it a bit silly that I can spend so much time thinking about this kind of thing. I'm sure some would say "you could finish the job in the time it takes you to think and write about it!" While that may be true, it's a certainty that my back can't tolerate so much bending w/out a break. That's why I have to break up these "little" tasks into smaller bits. It's also one of the reasons I dread this kind of work; I like to avoid pain! It's also true that this kind of work, in terms of process, bores me. But really, who isn't bored by such? Is there anyone who gets excited about cleaning bathrooms? I think, surely, "menial" house-hold cleaning is one of the most Christ-like (sacrificial) of services!!! Heaven must be full of moms who made their house a home for their loved-ones.
It just occurred to me that manufacturers of cleaning products should add into their formulas scents that would be so appealing that people are eager to clean just so they can breathe the lovely aromas!!! (If that were even possible, someone would probably abuse it and the FDA would have to ban the product!) Sigh.
Well, this letter is terribly self-revealing, but I'm sending it anyway. Thank you, Leo, for being such a safe confidant!!! ;)
~Mack
So it took me 45 minutes to disinfect the master-bath. I disinfected/cleaned the toilet, shower, tub, and sink, and their areas (surrounding counter-tops or tiles), but I didn't vacuum or reorganize anything (except the items around the tub) yet. I estimate it could take another 45 minutes to do all that to my satisfaction.
Re my fear of failure: to tackle the dreaded task wasn't so bad: I'm happy w/ the quality of my work even though I'm surprised that it took so long. I'm a little bit nonplussed w/ myself that I am putting off the vacuuming, but yet hopeful that after a bit of a break, I will resume and completely finish the larger task of "cleaning the master bathroom."
I think most people would think it a bit silly that I can spend so much time thinking about this kind of thing. I'm sure some would say "you could finish the job in the time it takes you to think and write about it!" While that may be true, it's a certainty that my back can't tolerate so much bending w/out a break. That's why I have to break up these "little" tasks into smaller bits. It's also one of the reasons I dread this kind of work; I like to avoid pain! It's also true that this kind of work, in terms of process, bores me. But really, who isn't bored by such? Is there anyone who gets excited about cleaning bathrooms? I think, surely, "menial" house-hold cleaning is one of the most Christ-like (sacrificial) of services!!! Heaven must be full of moms who made their house a home for their loved-ones.
It just occurred to me that manufacturers of cleaning products should add into their formulas scents that would be so appealing that people are eager to clean just so they can breathe the lovely aromas!!! (If that were even possible, someone would probably abuse it and the FDA would have to ban the product!) Sigh.
Well, this letter is terribly self-revealing, but I'm sending it anyway. Thank you, Leo, for being such a safe confidant!!! ;)
~Mack
