Cleaning Helps

I've noticed, as many people around me have, that I clean when I'm upset.

And for the most part I believe this to be true. I've been feeling a little down these past couple of days and had another bad headache today. So when I finally got some down time what did I do?

I cleaned.

I vacuumed the bedroom and picked everything off the floor so I could get even the tiniest little places. Then I branched outward and worked on the livingroom. Up, up, up went the chairs and mats, the boxes and clutter. Off the floor so that I may have a clear shot for my cleaning spree.

And yet that wasn't enough for lil ol' me.

I went after the filtration system next that's connected to the house. I wanted to see how dirty the ventilation was because...honestly? I vacuum the bedroom at least two to three times a week. And every time I do I get out a huge bag full of dust and cat hair out of the vacuum. I clean my vacuum every time I use it, you see. To keep track of exactly how much dust is coming through my fortress.

Crazy, I know.

Anyways...

I got down on my hands and knees and stuck my head in through the vent and... I couldn't find the filter.

BECAUSE IT WAS COVERED IN THREE INCHES OF DUST AND BOB KNOWS WHAT!

I drug that thing out and gave it a thorough vacuuming. Just until I can get it a brand new filter.

It was just good to know that all that dust and stuff coming into my room wasn't being tracked in by myself and Jaku. It's only us after all and we don't have a lot of foot traffic coming in or out. And because my dear roomies have three cats and one that goes inside and outside frequently I could see how the rest of the house could cause that kinda of dirt.

So now that I've finished vacuuming the house, under the tables and sofa. Cleaned the ventilation, took out the trash and...oh, I need to sift the litter box too...

I feel loads better.

Cleaning is almost a meditation for me. It allows me to work at something where I can see automatic results because of my hard work. It's my own form of self-gratification that some people get from playing sports or overeating. I don't like doing either...although I have been known to engage in the latter.

Cleaning helps keep me focused and happy. And I'm no super hero at it, but I do take pride in my work.

And now that I'm done I feel very much relaxed and sleepy.

I think it's about time I head to bed. Night all!