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kimbutgar

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26. My parents made me make up my bed everyday when I was 5 years old

Reply to CanonRay (Reply #1)

Sat Jun 27, 2026, 01:55 PM

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It’s a OCD thing with me. I can’t leave my home without making my bed.

That said I hate washing dishes but do it because I can’t leave dirty dishes in the sink!

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Making the bed CanonRay Saturday #1

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Excellent! Ocelot II Saturday #49

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