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learnteach) wrote2005-09-15 11:11 pm
learnteach) wrote2005-09-15 11:11 pm
Overwhelmed
It's strange how easy it is to let the tide of projects and good ideas crest over one. I'm overwhelmed.
Things that MUST get done:
1. House sit for my mother, watching after my brother, until next Wednesday. Includes some chores.
2. Get house ready, disposing of extra things, organizing, etc. for new temp roommate to move in. Old roommate has been sick, and isn't out.
3. Sort out why system isn't accepting me and start substituting.
4. Keep promised dates: fighting on Saturday (5), dancing on Friday night (6), Meeting Rick to bring him down on Sunday(7).
5. Fix armor, make sword, replace lost RH guantlet. Do pell work and fighting movement drills. Work out.
6. Get clothes together.
7. Install DSL. Fix computer to install DSL with. (Or borrow.)
8. Patch bathroom window before winter.
9. Get car running and fix ticket before Oct. 4th court date.
Things that have got to get done:
1. Clean house to fight allergy problem.
2. Install light in Front bedroom; it's been a year.
3. Dig out two year old dead tree; permit expires at end of month and I don't want to re-apply.
4. Paint garage; paint house. have only had paint for little over 15 months.
5. Develop promised classes for Kurt.
6. Get Bike fixed so it's good.
7. Clean up things that went to Burning Man and store (wash, reassemble, unpack)
8. Continue developing emergency plans.
9. Get some money flowing in.
10. Replace damaged kitchen linoleum.
Things that I want to get done:
1. Put diet plan back together.
2. Perform cleanses to help with allergies; also talk to nutritionist.
3. Put together formal outfit for dancing at Dickens.
4. Close out some of the old issues, get some of the money owed back.
5. Put in for a fence permit.
6. Pull up the carpet and polish the floor.
7. Seal up all possible vermin entrances.
8. Dispose of dishwasher.
9. Sell boat (probably too late.)
10.
Things I'd like to do:
1. Write up more Burning Man/Europe stories.
2. Fix bathroom window.
3. Throw some dinner parties. I said I would do this.
4. Build a wooden gear clock; build several foundwood towers.
5. See my friends more.
6. Do adventure rides; learn to ride dirt.
7. Sing more; work out Bardic Songbook, and 5 more dance songs.
3.
I'm overwhelmed because all of this needs to be done now, and I can't hold it in my head, and I can't not do it, and I can't really decide what needs to be done except by immediate need--which means I keep adding items to the list. And this is the major list, not the minor list.
The other problem is that I am constantly making progress on things, but they are constantly catching up...I've got to finish some things. And get into some form of routine.
**This is why I've liked the travel recently. I can't work on the house or the local stuff, so I can focus down on other things, and get some creativity in without feeling guilty.**
Hmm.
Things that MUST get done:
1. House sit for my mother, watching after my brother, until next Wednesday. Includes some chores.
2. Get house ready, disposing of extra things, organizing, etc. for new temp roommate to move in. Old roommate has been sick, and isn't out.
3. Sort out why system isn't accepting me and start substituting.
4. Keep promised dates: fighting on Saturday (5), dancing on Friday night (6), Meeting Rick to bring him down on Sunday(7).
5. Fix armor, make sword, replace lost RH guantlet. Do pell work and fighting movement drills. Work out.
6. Get clothes together.
7. Install DSL. Fix computer to install DSL with. (Or borrow.)
8. Patch bathroom window before winter.
9. Get car running and fix ticket before Oct. 4th court date.
Things that have got to get done:
1. Clean house to fight allergy problem.
2. Install light in Front bedroom; it's been a year.
3. Dig out two year old dead tree; permit expires at end of month and I don't want to re-apply.
4. Paint garage; paint house. have only had paint for little over 15 months.
5. Develop promised classes for Kurt.
6. Get Bike fixed so it's good.
7. Clean up things that went to Burning Man and store (wash, reassemble, unpack)
8. Continue developing emergency plans.
9. Get some money flowing in.
10. Replace damaged kitchen linoleum.
Things that I want to get done:
1. Put diet plan back together.
2. Perform cleanses to help with allergies; also talk to nutritionist.
3. Put together formal outfit for dancing at Dickens.
4. Close out some of the old issues, get some of the money owed back.
5. Put in for a fence permit.
6. Pull up the carpet and polish the floor.
7. Seal up all possible vermin entrances.
8. Dispose of dishwasher.
9. Sell boat (probably too late.)
10.
Things I'd like to do:
1. Write up more Burning Man/Europe stories.
2. Fix bathroom window.
3. Throw some dinner parties. I said I would do this.
4. Build a wooden gear clock; build several foundwood towers.
5. See my friends more.
6. Do adventure rides; learn to ride dirt.
7. Sing more; work out Bardic Songbook, and 5 more dance songs.
3.
I'm overwhelmed because all of this needs to be done now, and I can't hold it in my head, and I can't not do it, and I can't really decide what needs to be done except by immediate need--which means I keep adding items to the list. And this is the major list, not the minor list.
The other problem is that I am constantly making progress on things, but they are constantly catching up...I've got to finish some things. And get into some form of routine.
**This is why I've liked the travel recently. I can't work on the house or the local stuff, so I can focus down on other things, and get some creativity in without feeling guilty.**
Hmm.
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Seriously, that's a lot to do and there doesn't look like much difference between the first list (Must list) and the second list in terms of needfulness. I'm overwhelmed reading it.
I humbly suggest that you look at the things that can be put off without endangering your income or your home or your safety. For example, maybe you should apply for the tree permit one more time and just put that off while you get the bathroom repaired, the house ready for a roommate and your income issues settled.
Maybe you can put your brother to work while you're babysitting him and have him do your laundry or sort your Burning Man stuff. Or even tote all that stuff to your mom's house and clean and repack it into containers while you're there.
You should post stuff here as you get it done. I find it very encouraging to read my accomplished list when I'm feeling overwhelmed by my "to do" list.
Just some thoughts.
Wow.
Thanks!
I'm feeling better. And I'm going to push some stuff off...and ask for help.
(happy busy sigh.)