Y’all, I was woken up at the butt crack of dawn today by an angel on the way to clean my kitchen. I was grumpy. I was mortified. I was anxious. I was hugely embarrassed. Then this bubbly (ugh) happy person arrived at my house and the won my heart. I of course immediately started drinking because that is my go to anxiety thing. Anyway she spent three hours or so cleaning my kitchen. Yes, three hours and she wished she had more time. It was that bad. I tried not to cry when she left, but I was just so grateful for the help. She is just such a kind person. And did I mention VERY HAPPY? It was totally a love bomb of happy and kind. While my grumpy ass sat on the couch being grumpy and miserable.
It’s just a start but I feel better already. I’m going to try to CLEAN ALL THE THINGS! With all that is going on in the world, we sometimes forget there are nice people out there. And we are not as alone as we think we are. And with that, I am going back to bed. 🙂 So what is going on where you are? If you are feeling alone, remember there are very nice people here. She was so sweet to Banjo who tends to get in the way when things are going on. Because nothing ever happens over here. She was just an amazing soul.
That’s beautiful. Gives me hope.
I absolutely love this post. It’s amazing what a little kindness can do for a person’s spirit. Whether you’re receiving the kindness or extending it, the result is the same.
It was literally the kindest thing anyone has ever done for me. I just need a little bit of help.
Truly a Guardian Angel, along with NancyintheSmokies last Fall 💕
They come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes we don’t recognize them by sight. It’s happened to me before, even though I didn’t realize it at the time.
So true, Babs!
Thanks Babs, I appreciate the shoutout.
Great news TT! There are a lot of little angels in the world and we don’t always speak about them as much as we should. Congratulations and very happy for you!
Congrats on your clean kitchen!
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That is great. I’m in a not so good place right now myself. Depression sucks bad. So does anxiety, and sometimes I’m not quite sure which is worse. It would take a miracle to get my kitchen cleaned in a day, let alone 3 hour’s. I guess its one day qt a time, or so the saying goes. Glad I have my Sam around or I’d be a worse mess than I am now. I have to force myself out at least 3 times a day to let him do his business. Unless I want an even worse mess to live in. Sam is my Australian Shepherd. He’s about 3 and I’ve only had him since November. I rescued him from a farm. He was a farm dog and they couldn’t keep him anymore as they was getting rid of all their dogs, they had 3. So long story short he rescued me. My dog Gracie who I’ve had for 10 years passed 3 years ago. She was an Italian greyhound. She passed from cancer. I never thought or believed I could ever get another dog, nor love one. But I was wrong. After 3 years I found Sam. And looking into his big brown eyes broke my heart. Thankful to say I got Sam and friends rescued the other 2, so no shelter for them. Sorry for the book. I look forward to this site as it brings a smile to my face more than not. Altho the only one to see it is Sam. Have a great day to all. 🙃
A happy day to you & sweet Sam🥰
Many blessings to you and Sam❤
Aussies are the best!
Rhonda, thanks for telling us about Sam. I’m just glad neither myself or Banjo had our explosive diarrhea before the angel came. No one should be randomly shitting around angels.
Awwww Tamara😊😊 So happy for you!!! What a gift. I am sure your Angel was glad to spend time with you all-the-while doing some spring cleaning. Friends like this are what keeps our hearts leading the way. 💗💗💗
I’m lurking out here, thinking of you. I threw my back out falling all over myself to get to your site when Lu fell off the wagon again and of course you had the best tea. And the baby Jesus has put all of Melbourne on Discovery Plus and I am camped out on the infrared heating pad next to the eternally farting beagle enjoying the madness.
I miss your posts. I rarely see you on here and you used to make me giggle!!
THIS post makes this a double happiness! (Now I want Chinese food!)
I am happy to see you are still around. Hope you are doing better.
So glad to read your post. Sorry about the back but I bet the farting beagle is a great comfort. I had a farting Bassett hound for 15 years andLisa I miss all of her
Okay, I’m crying again. DalaiMama is back. I missed you so much! I knew you had a lot going on and started to feel like a pest. (WHY IS THAT LUNATIC LADY BOTHERING ME?) So happy to see you back, You have no idea.
Love you, Tamara!! And I’m doing just fine. Approaching the two year mark for chemo, but it does its job, and I’ve acclimated to it.
Oh thank goodness. Sometimes I don’t ask because I am not sure if I could take the answer. I should have know you were going to beat it.
2 years?!? Chemo is both the best (it saved me) and the worst (it sucks so bad; I honestly didn’t think I was strong enough to survive it). I would have given up after 2 damn years! You’re an inspiration. I’ve had a bad couple of days mental health wise, and I needed this post and the comments. Sometimes I just need to be reminded people are good and strong, and I can be too. So, thank you and Tamara.
Beautiful uplifting post embrace the good out there
What a great post!
It made a rainy dreary first day ofspring much brighter 🌞
Love this post!
How very uplifting!
Hugs to you, Banjo and all here.🤗🤗🤗
Such a sweet post!!
That is wonderful and I am always happily reminded that the kindness acts come from the support group you make and not your family. When I was married to Mr. Big and had money, I never hesitated to help. I felt fortunate. When I decided to leave because the money wasn’t worth the abuse, I wasn’t useful. I stupidly thought I could be honest when I needed help because I was depressed, filled with anxiety and my house got out of control and overwhelming. I never asked for money, I asked for someone to come over and give me a kickstart in cleaning. It’s amazing how lifelong friends and family were too busy when I couldn’t give anymore. This group/family you’ve nurtured here brings me happiness. I know what a relief but still a hard thing it was for you to accept the help. But you did it and should be proud of yourself and your angel is a hero and reminds me that great people exist who just want to help. ♥️
Ohhh Pauline. I’m sorry but understand that people suck. Family and close friends mostly!!
Keep being you, because I’ve experienced nothing but a really nice and kind person.
I’m pretty sure that you are perfect just being Pauline.😊
Hi TT, been too long. Sorry I was out of the game with my daughter having 2 babies, 13 1/2 months apart…the second baby came 9 weeks ahead of due date. But all is well! Anyway, YES! To having someone come in and clean and help you get a fresh start! I was there a couple of years ago, and having a fresh clean space is awesome! You can keep this up!
Good people are out there and it’s nice to find them!
A clean kitchen is a GREAT start.
Thank you Kitchen Angel.
I hope it lifts your spirits!
I AM SO HAPPY!!!! It does calm your mind to have things clean. Have I mentioned how happy I am?
I was sitting here crying because I ordered food, my kitchen is a mess and I feel so alone. I came to your site for the tea and this is the very first post.
Amazing how the universe works; this is just what I needed to read and hear. Thanks for helping me know I’m definitely not alone, dogs are the best (mine is 4), and I can find someone to help with no judgment.
I totally thought she would leave the second she opened the door. I really tried to prepare. But, I really could not. BUT SHE STAYED!
I’m very happy that you had another angel come visit you. When you gather another one, can you send one my way? I’ve been back in the hospital for the past 3 weeks. Had another stroke. A full blown one this time. Luckily God continues to be on my side. I tried to reach you, but you didn’t respond. (Insert sad face) I’m glad to hear that Banjo is doing well ❤️🩹. I’m at Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville room 524, in case someone wants to, I don’t know, maybe send me some peanuts , that I’ve just been given the ok to eat. LOL 🤣🤣
I love and miss all of you guys. Welcome back Dali Mama. ❤️
Tamara, I’m always thinking about you 💕💕💕
Behave you guys!
Hi Nadia. I’m so sorry to hear about your stroke. I am glad to hear you are on your way to a full recovery.
I don’t generally answer the phone in the mornings as I am often up working on the site late. Also, I’m going through some medical issues myself. Spent THREE FUCKING HOURS at the medical facility yesterday. I’m trying to eat and clean up after Banjo’s numerous accidents and letting him in and out of the house when I am awake.
I hope your friend is there to support you. xo ~tt
It really helps when your house is in good order I got really sick for months last year and it was developing for over two years the sickness that is I was always a clean freak but I just couldn’t muster the energy or inclination to do it the way I used I had to save energy for work and my boys! Now that I’m on the mend im able to clean again and it brings me great piece of mind! It’s amazing how simple little things really help! It’s amazing that you had a kitchen angel and I’m sure it’s made you feel great there are such good people in the world Xx
Dang, I need a cleaning fairy. Lol, my bff daughter said
she’d have her sister do it for $500/hr. Ummmm. I politely said no thanks. Geesh.
And yes FIVE HUNDRED AN HOUR!!
If that’s the going rate I need to change professions. One or two houses a week and I’d be set. Even if I bogo’ed my hours
500 dollars an hour? Shoot, I was cleaning houses, one was like 3,000 sf and I charged $120. Took me 6 hours, = $20/hr. I really liked them but cleaning is hard work!
Good God, my whole house move out cleaning for a 2000sq ft. was only 350🤣
I’m thinking about changing professions. Also, I thought house cleaners charged a flat rate based on square footage. If you’re being paid hourly that seems like an incentive to work slower.
Loveliness to begin the Spring Equinox! Mazel Tov!🥂
🌷🌿🌬🌞💚
In more of the Good News department, which is bad for business but good for Banjo time, I’m mentally and physically exhausted. It looks like we have made it to another episode of American Idol night with Banjo, and other than that I can just go to bed. As it turns out angels are normal people who get up IN THE FUCKING MORNING. I of course was up all night stressing about SOMEONE SEEING HOW I LIVE. I went from Tamara Tattles to the old lady who lives in a Grey Gardens dump pretty fast. 🙂
But HEY! She was rewarded with at TT hat! LOL.
I did nothing but wallow on the couch of self pity while she was here. I just got up from a long nap, likely due to the day drinking. and I feel like I have been run over by a Mac truck. But, When I saw it was an American Idol night, we had made it a bit farther. Banjo is having a bad day, but as it turns out, he loves angels too and didn’t want to leave wherever she was.
It was really weird to be around a happy person. And she loves cleaning! And she drove all the way from her beautiful house and her beautiful family to the hood. Just for me. I’m a very lucky person.
Where the hell is BeetsWhy to come tell me I’m an idiot. THAT’S KIND OF HER JOB IN THESE SITUATIONS! She is our resident curmudgeon and I need that sometimes. Like when my mama used to tell me to GET UP AND SUCK IT UP! LOL.
I would love a Home Office angel! Glad someone came and helped you. I have fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis in both knees. It is work getting through day with pain, especially after time change. This group sharing their experiences helps me cope and helps me feel like folks understand. ❤
I just um, kind of became a hot mess for no reason. I do not know why this is happening. I used to be well, cleaner. I used to do things. And then I just stopped. I feel like I have a fresh start and an opportunity to do better.
And you guys are so kind to me. I have no idea what I would do without you, my chosen family.
Oh, oh OH……I’M a pain wreck! Both knees replaced and the insurance decided one day in the midst of physical therapy, no more. I walked in, went back, and they called me to the front and said “buh bye” love ya.
I’m on pain mgmt for disc problems and the pharmacy brings me to tears when they just choose to torment someone after a customer torments them.
I’m unable to drive, can’t turn my neck to see behind me. Stopped going to Wal-Mart because I was riding blind to see who is where.
MzzMojo, I am in no way making light of it, and hope you know that your definitely not alone.
My sister in law (Chris sisters who is our angel) wants me to get a aide for everyday if I want, to cook, clean visit. I just can’t imagine a stranger in my house!!!! I think I am a recluse.
I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND.💛
Agoraphobia I’ve heard from non-persons qualified to diagnose.
*There is a someone on this site that I WILL BE HAVING COFFEE WITH. Just need time to get there.😊💛
You are reaping what you sow. You’re always doing something for someone …lawn kid, sending someone something. The goodness you have given came back to you. Love this!!! ❤️
Meh. I give back like a fraction of what I get. I love you guys so much.
My angel that came today doesn’t like when we talk about politics (mostly because we love each other and disagree) but I have to say how HYSTERICAL it is that Trump is running commercials against Brian Kemp of the global shotgun ads) during AI. He’s supporting another Republican. I would actually be fine if it was the guy he is supporting.
Believe it or not, me and the angel are both “mostly Republican.” I’ve always been an Independent and just chose whoever seems saner. Sanerish. I lean more Republican economically. And more democratic in some things. But I want Stacey Abrams to be my next governor. I just love her.
I agree. Rush rules apply never cover bibles, boys or politics. I have seen some of us who live on here leave after heated conversations surrounding the first and last topics. I miss tomato talk, I hope we get those back because I need help with my tomatoes splitting in all of this humidity.
I do not have the splitting problem very often. I suspect you may be over watering.
Excellent ! So nice to hear about this kitchen angel 😇 there are so many truly kind people out there in this big bad world. Glad she was able to help you & Banjo out 😃
She was a cleaning machine. Now I just have to keep it up. Which is kind of easy since I am not eating.
I just noticed on the RHOC that Noella’s dad was a weather guy ftom NBC I remember as a kid, lol!! How did I miss this before. God damn they fill this show with so much heather,Gina, jen, you lose focus and miss gems like this, hah! Glad you had a good day TT. cleaning always helps me feel better in general.
Glad you and Banjo are well. Theres nothing wrong with getting help when you need it, physical mental spiritual, get the help you need.
Insomnia girl is going to bed now.
Hey, dear TT, I read your tweet about taxes. I used to do my own as a self-employed/LLC. I regret it now. Can you ask other website owners you know or maybe even Kempire for a CPA referral? I mean you can pay a CPA or a therapist for the tax stress. I get it. I’m prone to anxiety/depression myself. Sending well wishes.
I’m a CPA! 👋 I know it’s scary to hand over financial stuff to some random person that follows your blog, but if you want any advice or just someone with bookkeeping software just email me.
That being said, I’m extending my own. I actually dread doing mine, because I contracted and did not make estimates last year. It’s going to be bad. I have never been self-employed; it’s terrifying. I feel like I’ve been a bit of a jerk to clients that freaked out. I have to make some payment in the next few weeks, but it’s probably not going to cover my liability. Ugh. Taxes stress me out, and it’s what I do for a living.
I just had my Spring Break. I went to some of my regular Dr appointments, and I just cleaned my room. This has been a long first back teaching, and I had left so much undone. It is so nice, and now I am trying to keep it that way.
I wished I lived closer. I would love to come and help you. I am retired now and love organising and tidying.
Australia is a bit far to get an Uber 😂😂
Sending love 💖
On an unrelated note. Am I the only one that finds it weird the cast of Kandi and The Gang have not been on WWHL? If the focus is going to be the staff, shouldn’t they be promoted like the VPR cast goes on WWHL. If they are going to limit the cast to push Kandi & her aunts to the front that’s a big misstep in my opinion.
Also, I am glad you got some help around your home TT!