Hello again! No, the earth hasn't gobbled me up although it sometimes feels that way - and I still see the precipice all too close. The thing is I have been busy "practicing before preaching". Recycling on a regular basis, asking for my flat's windows to be upgraded to double glazing... all those things I'd done.
Changing the normal light bulbs? Check.
Replacing hand washing the plates with an eco grade "A" dish washer? Check.
Reducing the use of water? Check.
Filling the washing machine completely? Check.
Using only public transport? Check...
You get the picture.
But during the past couple of months, I have taken advantage of the forced staying at home to clean up and clean out the flat. Its been a much more ardous experience than expected given the reduced space (barely 55 m2). Truth be told, I didn't make it easy on myself. So many magazines, so many cut outs ...and instead of just taking them all out into the paper recycling container I actually read through them before chucking! Now the meter high mountain of cutouts is down to about 5 cm - Yuppy!
But don't think its the only home improvement going on. You know what they say about "stand by"... so I got a wonderful plug that helps me completely switch off the TV, tdt and CD player every night, and when I leave the house or am not using them during the day.
Then there has been the whole "lets see if I can empty my pantry and how long it will take me to do so" experiment. Its lasted from Nov. 1st until today - and the results have been rather surprising and imaginative if I may say so myself. Proving in the process that thrift does help to be creative.
I have been exploring other alleys for my creativity too during this time... but that's another story.
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