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Sunday October 4th 2009
Good morning to all... one step is not more, but infinitely more, than staying still
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kromer 4:30
have had a friend unexpectedly in town, another call from a friend, both of which are huge blessings, but which are making me stress out a bit about getting all my work done.
Highest priority for today is to do write-up of retinol injection experiment. Then, I have to check on my mice. Once I'm done with that, it's probably be about time to leave for dinner w/ friend at 6.
After dinner, I need to finish committee write-up and email off lab mtg report. If I have time I'd like to work on associations project and send email to DR as well.
OK, heading to the chatbox to do writeup of retinol injection now.
Potential Enegy 4:25
Hello
I have come up with a ton of creative things that I absolutely needed to do, prior to starting my reports-
I even went horseback riding, put together a puzzle, am working on slowing down recorded music for my son to practice violin easier...... made homemade Halloween cookies-then went on to make an array of colored icings to decorate them.... they looked great so, of course we needed to take pictures then eat them.....
I am tempted to go on this way, because my dog really needs a bath and I do love it when the floors are polished....
But- I have at least, about 5 hrs. of reports that ABSOLUTELY are DUE TOMORROW!! So, I must put aside all of these fantastic things (that I would never dream of doing if it weren't for these reports- so I should be thankful for the reports?) and get them done. The thought of sitting and writing these reports is so dreadful that I get a feel it in my stomach when ever i think about it. So, here is my real to do list
Work: B report, AF report DK report EC report
call jmpDE reportHome/me/Z: pract. v f.m.g. g.m.g.pack lunch fortomm.uniforms tomorrow100 situps10 min stretches take trash out!!I just transferred this over from Sat- oops- so that is why I didn't do anything-i put it in the wrong place!
Hope-Faith CI 3:25
Thing to accomplish today
Well there is my list to start with update every half an hour to keep myself motivated because what I really want to do is go to sleep.
Done for the day 12:10
hope-faith
Falcon CI Sun.
Hi all!
Falcon
Nice one, Falcon!!
Nice one, Falcon!!
e's sunday ci
Hello and good wishes to all for a productive day. So far I have been wobbly with my progress, but thankful for those bits which I have done. The big MIT for the day is to do my 5th step, which has been a long time in coming and I am not sure that I am entirely ready to do it, but will do it anyway. I am pleased that I took my meds properly this morning and that I kept bringing myself back to the current task I was working on. I kept saying, you get to do that next, but for now we will do the dishes, or make the bed, or whatever. For right now I am bathed and that feels good, as yesterday was spent wallowing in my pjs feeling under the weather - most likely because I did not get up and take a shower! So small favors. Today my spouse has offered to make egg lemon soup if I clean and boil the chicken: my least favorite tasks. Howevver, it means not making supper and that feels good. So for right now, I am heading to nowdothis.com to create a one at a time to do list so I keep the focus on just what is in front of me.
peace, everyone.
asking for help to do the next right thing
e sunday check back 3:20
nowdothis.com really works for me. laundry is started, dishes are finished, chicken is clean and boiling. now it is time to review my fourth step. I am dreading this, because I really know that I have not done my best. It has been simply too hard to do for lengths at a time, but I have made progress on it. spending 10 minutes on it now.
asking for help to do the next right thing
e check back
It is after 10 and I am thankful to be here and to be done with my 5th step. I cleaned and cooked the chicken, met with my sponsor, finished the dishes and went to my meeting: all my MIT's got done today: which says a lot for not putting too much on my plate at a time!
Gratitude list for the night:
having a sponsor who is just the right amount of supportive without triggering me to rebel.
My Sunday night meeting fellowship and friends
for my son becoming more responsible for getting his work done and keeping his space clean.
for finally getting the directions to how to live life by following the 12 steps -- and being willing to do so!
For allowing myself to make mistakes without having it be a moral issue: it is okay to be human and to learn from mistakes.
For my family coming to support my going to meetings.
For having the opportunity to learn how to get things done, one baby step at a time.
good night!
asking for help to do the next right thing
mj sunday checkin
Hi y'all,
Long time no checkins. But I'm back. Love the thread starter, chickadee.
Today's must do list
nice to do:
Take care.
vic 10/3
show up done
hike?? not sure where they meet
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Morning all! Beautiful
Morning all!
Beautiful threadstarter, chickadee, is that Scotland?
Friend coming over today to discuss lending me money - prayers appreciated :) I should be able to pay him using my cleaning wages!
Just starting off a tasklist for today:
Suitcases down from attic
Walk dog
Make packing list
Pack!!
Check in online for flight
Talk to S re money
Hi Lucky and good luck
Hi Lucky
and good luck to you in your travel and financial arrangements
--the starter image is... almost Scotland, a few more miles--it's a lake on Hadrian's wall, Crag lough, (I did google image for free to use available pictures of paths, rainbows and the like and chose this one)
Thanks Chickadee! Full
Thanks Chickadee!
Full task list:
Suitcases down from atticWalk dog
Make packing listPack!!
Check in online for flight
Tidy a bit in prep for S visit
Talk to S re moneyYES! YES! Thanks to anyone who prayed :)Shower and straighten hair
Tidy room sufficiently for housemate to GET IN to feed pet rats
Give her rat food
Email L re itinerary
Email T
Wish C happy birthday
Note L's and J's phone numbers
Ask C to transfer my money to me for tripWash and dry additional clothesEmpty baubles
Top up phone £30IF TIME - Mend/pin clothes (NB safety pins will not be allowed on flight -
black trousers 1st priority)
IF TIME - Cut out card making materials and pack in hand luggage
IF TIME - Find Sim card
Book taxi to airportIF TIME - Tidy up
Packing list:
PassportCard making stuff (in hand luggage?)Baubles
Reading book - HAND LUGGAGENotebook and pencil - HAND LUGGAGE
HobnobsStrepsils
Makeup (including new powder and FIND brown eyeshadow) - HAND LUGGAGEExtra suitcase for bringing books backSewing kit (if not mended clothes)/safety pins (Not hand luggage)Hair straighteners - HAND LUGGAGE
Wash stuff including shampoo, conditioner, serum, shine spray, contact lens stuff and lens case - HAND LUGGAGETowel - HAND LUGGAGEHair brush and hair tie - 2 if poss - HAND LUGGAGEPlug adapter - HAND LUGGAGEPhone charger - HAND LUGGAGEUmbrellaCLOTHES
Grey heelsBlack heelsUnderwear (well...)Grey suitPale purple topPurple shirtRed shirtBlack shirt
CardiganParty dress + accessoriesTights
PyjamasTo wear on flight - black trousers and black sweater and boots
Recycler CI 5:45am EST
Hi Pro Buddies!
Thanks, chickadee, for the threadstarter :) Very scenic :)
I have time to putter around before my bike ride today. I'm thinking about starting something to cook, but that may be overly ambitious due to time limitations. I think while I am fixing breakfast, I will decide on my strategy for the morning.
11:30am. Weather temperature was Beyond Brisk on my bike ride this morning. I will need to add an extra layer on future rides. I got back in time to change clothes, start a load in the dishwasher, and go to my mid-morning activity. After that, I did an errand on the way back. Arriving at the condo, I started lunch to cook, and put a load of clothes in the dryer. Hobby news seems to be finalized for the weekend. This afternoon I want to do my regular Prep for the workweek; but maybe I will get a chance to do some hobby-stuff, too :)
12:50pm. I finished eating lunch. I have portioned leftovers into storage containers & letting them cool a bit before putting into fridge/freezer. I folded & put away dried clean clothes, & started a new load of laundry to wash. I'm still deciding what to do next. I might work by Zones.
1:15pm. Zone 1 = 1st swipe is done. I've also started yet another load of laundry to wash.
1:30pm. Zone 2 = clear.
1:50pm. Zone 3 = clear.
2:15pm. Zone 4 = clear.
3pm. Zone 5 = clear
5:10pm. Dinner is in the oven. I've prepped something else to go in the oven after it. Earlier this afternoon I cut my hair. I talked with a friend on the phone, & made a call for support to someone else. I'm still puttering around.
5:30pm. I've eaten dinner. The other item is cooking in the oven. One more load of laundry is finishing in the dryer. I'm still puttering.
6:50pm. For a project that will be needed later this week, today is the only time I will have to do it, so it is completed. Next: after calling my dad, I need to remember to make sure everything is lined up for tomorrow. Plus, running the dishwasher one more time would be good.
7:55pm. I talked with my dad. Elderly aunt has health issue, so I then called & talked with my uncle. I reloaded the dishwasher --hopefully for the last time today ;) Sofa looks ok -- I put a corduroy-type bedspread over it rather than a slipcover, and it looks ok enough, adding some color. Next: I need to email 2 friends; and still trying to confirm that I have everything needed for tomorrow.
Have a great day, everyone! :)
Recycler
Recycler
Thank you, gals & guys, for being here! :)
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house some sorting and cleaning and laundry doneerrand donegardenpapers
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