Almost better than morning coffee
Recently I have been naturally waking up around 7:15- 7:30. The amazing thing is my son has been sleeping in until about 8 a.m. I think it is because it stays darker in the morning hours, but whatever the reason, I’ll take it.
What I usually do is go to the living room, sit on the couch, and turn on the t.v. It takes me a minute or twenty to wake up so I usually turn it onto something easy so I don’t really have to think. And this is how my new t.v. obsession came into being.
I am officially addicted to Clean House on Style. They show reruns of the show at 7 and sometimes 8 a.m.
I’m not really sure what the attraction is because the formula of the show is pretty consistent. Go into a messy house, tell the owner’s the house is a pit, argue with the owners over getting rid of their crap, sell the crap, give away crap that didn’t sell, send the owners away to a hotel, clean, redecorate, and reveal the changes.
I often wonder if the producers of the show have to coerce the homeowners to “argue” with the show talent over specific items because it might bring some tension to the show that might not be there otherwise. I mean, I was shocked, SHOCKED! when I watched a woman try and argue keeping her body pillow. Body pillows are about $5. She can get a new one once the crew rolls out of her driveway.
The reveals are always my favorite part of Clean House. I love seeing the new stuff the family gets. A new couch here, a pretty stereo cabinet there… and Ikea stuff in every corner. I like seeing the episodes where Linda Koopersmith does her organization thing.
I think maybe the show provides me with a little inspiration to start my day… helping me conquer clutter and stay organized. It doesn’t always work, but I do get a morning boost.
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