Saturday, 27 December 2008

I reckon this may help some people, but I feel like this is too much like blogging or 43 things.com, which I cannot participate in, because it's google-able.  I would be fine with the message boards, if one were required to register and log in before reading them, but I don't feel comfortable otherwise.  I had to put  a lot of work into not blogging.  It took years for me to quit.  I'm not about to do anything that could be a slipperly slope.  The problem was not the blogging, the problem was the addiction that related with it, but nevertheless I need to not do either, or anything that even approximates it.

 I am not doing a good job of taking care of myself today. I am in post-holiday recovery mode again, so would like to take care of things a bit better. I woke up late this morning, took half of my medication, took a shower, and then puttered for a little while. Then I went back to bed and have nothing to show for my day. My husband came home feeling fluish, so nothing will get done unless I do it. 

I will chatbox to see if I can get some interest in doing something, anything.  Ideally, I would like to have the dishes and kitchen cleared up, laundry shifted and a few things taken upstairs. 

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." - William Penn

k, no more procrastinating.

MITs:

research Ext
folder import

stuff I've done:

I stayed up way late last night, having promised myself that I'd do a certain amount of work on my paper before bed, but I wasn't even trying to work—just passing the time to keep myself awake until the mood hit, which of course it didn't. Eventually I decided to at least get some sleep, and went to bed. 

So today I'm going to do my usual morning routine (I love having the time to do yoga!) and then get down to business. I'll probably disable the internet on my laptop, but if not I'll be in the chatbox.

- yoga
- shower, etc.
- thesis and outline (by 5pm) making progress DONE!
- take leftover xmas stuff out of living room
- M event
- email prof
- start filling in outline

hi! I've missed you guys. Sending from my pda while @ Mom's w/ no ISP so pls forgive the shorthand. I had a car acciident Monday night, no major injuries but the girl who ran into the back of my truck totalled her chevy cobalt and had a bad bump where her forehead hit the steering wheel. my poor neck suffered 3rd whiplash in 25 years and hurts. weird neuro efx e.g. periodic numbness in parts on my calves and feet, stray headaches that spike and disappear within minutes etc. makes it hard to concentrate! Spent Tues a.m. at dr while J finished packing, thenwe raced to catch our plane to MD for the family Christnas. As with most families it had high points of grace, and low spots of deep hurts. Yesterday I procrastnated starting the day, crying about some hurts the day before and staying in bed until after 11am at my sister's house - until she got mad and made it clear we were no longer welcome. I didn't know she'd hd plans for the day b/c she nevr said so, but my sleep-in hd wrecked them and left her caregiving Mom alone all morning. (Mom, 85, still recovring from very serious concussion when she was hit by a car - hit&run - while in a pedestrian crosswalk Dec 11). So I packed in tears and brought J and Mom over to Mom's apt where we will remain as her caregivers until Tuesday morn. my sister called last night to apologize. we love ach other alot and we are all very stressed by the caregiving and loss of our parents' health, for which she has the major burden.

I am creating this day the possibility of being faithful and forgiving, trusting that everything comes to me from the hand of a loving Creator/Higher Power whose intention is always for my good or my growth (also my good). my plans: call sponsor and commit food. get our luggage from the car up here to apt. get Mom's meds from my sister(we forgot 'em yesterday in rush). make a healthy lunch. Visit Dad in assisted living. call cousin and possibly arrange a visit. call other sister to see how her flu is. make a healthy dinner. watch a fun movie with Mom & J. Spend 5 minutes in traction 3x today. spend 10 minutes catching up with my PA friends' posts and praying for them. Love you guys.

Hi Pro Buddies!

The threadstarter is really good; thanks, Movingalong! :)

Yay, I'm headed back in the direction of everyday life again! :) 80%+ of my moving-across-the-street is done :) And, while I love festive seasons, it's a a relief for me to get up on a Saturday and "only" have my regular chores & errands to do ;)

Through the year, my new PA practices have really helped me a lot! :) Thanks, Pro & PA! :) This morning I woke up and without having to stress or think about it, started a load of laundry, a load in the dishwasher, started putting things away, bagged up some trash, and did some bathroom & kitchen swishies :) Then, coming over here to the rental condo, started another load of clothes, gathered up items for Goodwill, and bagged up some trash here.

Next: dumpster patrol, take some things to new condo, then purchase provisions for the week. I already put gas in my car yesterday, so I don't have to swing by the gas station. Drop items by Goodwill, then stop by one other store. I'll putter around the rest of the day, then can go to an evening activity. I'll probably update my CI later.

10:45am. I'm back in from errands, and have had a snack :) It's another blustery day here -- I predict staying inside, and perhaps an early nap coming up shortly! ;)

This morning I've done a couple loads of laundry, run the dishwasher a couple of times, done swishies in 2 and 1/2 bathrooms + sink swishies in the kitchen. I took the trash to the dumpster, bought provisions at the store, didn't overspend, dropped some items at Goodwill, and checked out a library book. Next: surf the Internet while the current load of laundry finishes in the dryer. Afterwards take items over to new condo. Thank my friend for such thoughtful and generous holiday gifts.

3pm. Was it a nap or procrastinating? ;) I think it was procrastinating, but I am also still unwinding from the holidays & regular stresses of life, so I'm cutting myself some slack. I did get the 2 loads of clothes done, & also fixed & ate lunch. I have decided the next two things to bring over from the rental condo, so I will bumble about here for a while, then carry at least one of the things over ;) 4:30 I will go to the gym before going to my evening activity. I'll probably watch a DVD after that when I get home, but I'll see how I feel about it then ;)

Have a great day, everyone! :)

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Thank you, gals & guys, for being here! :)

Hi everyone!

I haven't been around here much lately, since I've spent the last few days running around between family gatherings. I don't have much time to post now either, as I'm on the way out the door to my godparents house for one more little Christmas celebration.

Just wanted to let you all know I've been thinking (and praying!) for you over the holidays. :-)