My friend bailed on our hike and I ended up cleaning my whole apartment

We were set to climb Mount Si on Saturday, but she texted me at 7 AM saying her car wouldn't start. I was already up, so I just started tidying my place and didn't stop until I'd scrubbed the bathroom, vacuumed three rooms, and done two loads of laundry. Do you think a forced free day is better for getting chores done or does it just feel like a letdown?

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jana_hart181mo ago

Forced free days are the only way my place gets a deep clean. It's a letdown, but at least you're not coming home to a mess.

bettyroberts1mo agoTop Commenter

Totally! I've started using those days to tackle one gross job I always avoid, like cleaning the oven or wiping down baseboards. It feels less awful when you're already stuck at home, and then that one thing is just done.

faith_thomas1mo ago

Ugh, I'm the total opposite. If I'm stuck at home feeling lousy, the last thing I want is to scrub something gross. That just makes a bad day worse. I'd rather just rest and watch something dumb on TV. Cleaning can wait for when I have some energy.