Saturday, August 29, 2009

I plan to:

-work in LR and den to tidy and organize
-organize photos to be able to look for photos for daughter to use for school project

This seems overwhelming since there are piles of stuff in corners, etc., and a general backlog of un-dealt with stuff, so I will try to break it down into small steps and take breaks, etc.

Thanks for being here!

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Because of some mental stimulation about this program I decided I need to practise what I learned in my others. Helping my recovery by helping others.So:This last nite and this morning, I started with checking on stuff and firguring out the internet programs she needs to know to teach to her and to help my friend in her new job.

Now: dishes, clean, walk, list. Son being obnoxious again- I am not reacting and just keeping boundaries. (done) Son has mellowed out. I think he respects my not reacting and sticking to boundaries, I guess I was not to good at it before , so we are both learning. Wanted to do school shoppign but kids going to last ntie of fair, husband is out so I need to stick around- they are wired up and when they get like this, I never know what the drama for tonite will be.

Sorted papers, canceled membership. Shower , step work and walk. Feeling disappointed with self, better stayout of my head (enemy territory).(done) except for walk, kids back from fair with about 6 friends, I am starting to feel resentful because I just do not trust leaving without an adult here, need to accept life on life's terms- I just can't get much done with people coming in and out, again acceptance.

Hi Pro Buddies!

Circumstantially, some days can be better than others in terms of getting things done. I'm going to give today a shot at being a productive day ;)

When it gets daylight, I will go for my bike ride. Before then, I'm going to try to get some productive things started around here -- a load in the dishwasher, some bathroom swishies, etc.

2:05pm. I did the bathroom swishies. I took the trash to the dumpster. I bought provisions for the week & put gas in my car. I brought in the groceries & put the refrigerated items away. I was on time to meet my friends and we had a nice lunch. After lunch we went to a craft store they like, then got some ice cream, and window-shopped on the way back.

Now that I am back at home, I am supposed to work on cleaning up/sorting here in the condo. Mmmmmm. Mmmmm. It could still happen. I am not going anywhere this afternoon or tonight. Since I tired myself out, I am going to rest first, and then see which area(s) are the room seem to want my help first! ;)

6:45pm. Although this afternoon would mostly be in the category of puttering around, I'm feeling a sense of accomplishment, & pleased with what I've gotten done.

Finally, I went with the strategy of my "regular weekend work." I decided I needed to accomplish that anyway, so to do it first takes off pressure from the rest of the weekend. I'm still "in process," so who knows how far along (or not ;) that I will get this evening.

Done: I cooked dinner for tonight, which I have just finished eating. I also cooked another meal in the oven. It is cooling now. It's really for tomorrow + 1 lunch this week + 2-4 portions for the freezer. In the dishwasher, I have one load going; and I hope to do one more load before the end of the evening.

Done: I finished washing the clothes. Some are on the drying racks; the clothes from the clothes dryer have been folded & put away.

Next: I am going to read for a little while. I think I will feel energetic enough to do my gym bags tonight. I will re-straighten & complete the portions of the room that I have already started on today. I will see if I can continue my progress around the room. Tomorrow will be an important part of my strategy, even though I will be in-and-out all day Sunday.

8:45pm. Gym bags are done. I started the last load in the dishwasher for tonight. I bagged up the trash to take out in the morning. I tidied up again after myself. While there's still plenty to do tomorrow/in the morning, over-all I am pleased :)

I hope to update my CI later! :)

Have a great day! :)

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Recycler

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