I have a lot of things that I want to do moving forward, and in the past things have slightly got away from me and I am attempting to put that right.  My reasoning is, that if I have something to make or do, no matter how small it will help smooth things along each day, and not make me feel like an abject failure when I do not get things done. I love preserving, as many of you will know.  I also enjoy crafting and just have not been getting to any of these creative pursuits this year at all.  Fingers crossed having some time for pleasure will make the housework move along that bit quicker. Yes, there is a lot of cleaning to do moving forward in any event. In reality it is going to take a lot longer than the time I had originally allocated. I am deep cleaning, as a result of being out of action with the Shingles earlier in the year and the subsequent side effects and pain that I have had to deal with. I am aiming to get things back on track.  I want some goodies...