[James Matthew Najera]

General Discussion Thread 08.10.2025​

Hey GrayViners!

I’ve got a question that might just make you raise an eyebrow:

What’s one home task or chore you secretly enjoy?

Image credit: Unsplash/Sarah Brown

I’ll go first. The other day I was putting away a fresh load of laundry—stacking towels, matching socks—and before I knew it, I was humming along and actually enjoying myself. There’s something about those warm, tidy piles that feels oddly satisfying, like a small moment of calm in the middle of the day.

So now I’m curious—what’s yours?

Is it dusting the shelves? Sweeping the porch? Polishing the silver? Come on, don’t be shy—share the chore you actually don’t mind doing (even if you won’t admit it to just anyone). Let’s hear it in the comments!

Cheers!
Blue

 

[Westworld2]

Hi , not crazy about any work. but i would say cleaning the floors is mine.

 

[Arkie98]

Probably out dated but love to iron.

 

[GaryBlake]

Doing my dishes by hand and piling them in the drain rack to dry....like a Jenga puzzle!!

 

[NIBOR0]

I feel satisfied when I have a clean kitchen. No dishes in the sink please.

 

[Hazeleyes]

My first thing I like is vacuuming the house. I hate dusting.
I also like to wash all the dishes at the end of the day and drip dry in the drain board and put all away in the morning.

 

[MIKKI]

Washing dishes, I love it. Maybe because my birth sign is Aquarius, I'm not sure. When our mom had cookouts, or dinner parties let me do the dishes I don't care how many. Water is a main staple in our lives to enjoy; it's so much of it (I know you have raised eyebrows) that's ok. Any way going to do some now, yay.

 

[Peterbee]

Mine is making baked oatmeal with 2 cups blueberries thrown in and peach parts put on top last step.

 

[Peterbee]

I feel satisfied when I have a clean kitchen. No dishes in the sink please.

Amen, definitely no dishes in the sink.

 

[Pattie]

Vacuuming, instant gratification to see dirt, dust, etc cleaned up.

 

[Gayle B.]

Putting clean sheets on our bed. Everything is so crisp and I make a tight bed like we did in the military. Feels terrific slipping between the sheets. Peaceful nights rest.

 

[angib55]

Doing my dishes by hand and piling them in the drain rack to dry....like a Jenga puzzle!!

l do too because l don't have a dishwasher

 

[TriciaR]

Hi , not crazy about any work. but i would say cleaning the floors is mine.

Thanks for sharing @Westworld2 ! There’s something satisfying about seeing a floor go from dusty to sparkling, isn’t there? Do you prefer to sweep, vacuum, or get the mop out when you tackle it?

 

[TriciaR]

Probably out dated but love to iron.

Thanks for sharing @Arkie98 ! Ironing might be called “outdated” by some, but there’s nothing quite like the crisp look (and smell!) of freshly pressed clothes. Do you find it relaxing, or is it more about the end result for you?

 

[TriciaR]

Doing my dishes by hand and piling them in the drain rack to dry....like a Jenga puzzle!!

That sounds like such a fun twist on a daily chore! Turning dishwashing into a Jenga challenge definitely makes it more interesting. How high have you managed to stack them before it all came tumbling down? Thanks for painting such a great picture @GaryBlake !

 

[Gibb]

Washing dishes by hand. The water is so warm on a cold day. In with the dirty dishes out with shiny and clean dishes. The silverware......
Forget about it. Lol

 

[TriciaR]

I feel satisfied when I have a clean kitchen. No dishes in the sink please.

I can definitely relate @NIBOR0 — there’s something so calming about walking into a spotless kitchen. Do you tend to clean as you go while cooking, or tackle it all at the end?

 

[TriciaR]

My first thing I like is vacuuming the house. I hate dusting.
I also like to wash all the dishes at the end of the day and drip dry in the drain board and put all away in the morning.

Thanks for sharing @Hazeleyes ! Vacuuming really does give that instant clean-and-fresh feeling. I like your end-of-day dish routine too — it must make mornings feel so much calmer. Do you stick to a set vacuuming schedule, or just go by when the house feels like it needs it?

 

[TriciaR]

Washing dishes, I love it. Maybe because my birth sign is Aquarius, I'm not sure. When our mom had cookouts, or dinner parties let me do the dishes I don't care how many. Water is a main staple in our lives to enjoy; it's so much of it (I know you have raised eyebrows) that's ok. Any way going to do some now, yay.

Thanks for sharing @MIKKI — I love how you’ve tied your enjoyment of dishwashing to your Aquarius nature! It sounds like it’s always been a relaxing and even joyful task for you. Do you like to have music or something in the background while you’re at the sink, or do you enjoy the quiet?

 

[TriciaR]

Mine is making baked oatmeal with 2 cups blueberries thrown in and peach parts put on top last step.

Thanks for sharing @Peterbee — that sounds absolutely delicious! I can just imagine how good the kitchen must smell while it’s baking. Do you usually make it as a weekend treat, or is it part of your regular breakfast routine?