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Tuesday 11th September 2012
Done.
Done well.
Well done!
Mole's haiku
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WingArtist39 Check-in (9/11/2012)
If you haven't read my updated reflection essay, go check it out in the Introductions and Procrastination Discussions Forum. It's worth a read and gives an insight of my future plans.
Anyway, here's my tasks:
Drawing for an hour or more (Afternoon)As usual, wish me luck!
WingArtist39
Student, Novice Artist in-Training
Color Keycode:
kromer 12:50 CI
So far, I've been to a mtg, picked up slides, and had lunch
Today I need to:
*Do half of expt check (I've been stalling on this, so I think it makes sense to break it down into parts). Specifically, this means:
->
Weight the VAD mice-
>Restore as needed->Wean VAD mice as needed (almost finished this)
(And I'll do the other half of the expt check tomorrow)
*
Talk to DP*Do another 1/4 of poster. Specifically, this means:
->
BrdU fig->RA fig
->counts table
->cute title figure
->Email title
*Look at slides w/ DR
*Finish conj.*Order filter tips*Go to bible study*
Pay univ bill and verizon bill, enter receiptsSalamander's check in - Tues 11 Sep '12
Thanks to Mole for the delightful haiku! Today, I am remembering 9/11 - a truly dreadful day in the history of mankind.
Today the hot water is off/broken and the shower isn't working. The shower hasn't been working for ages (it leaks everywhere, and seems to like light fittings in particular) but it's been one of my biggest procrastinations, so I am thrilled the water doesn't work today and I reported it immediately to the landlord. It means now both of them will be attended to - and hopefully by winter I will have a functioning hot shower that's safe in my home. Looking at the WHY (and hopefully identifying why I procrastinated) is something I haven't a clue about.
So a few tasks this evening:
Wash upOpen postPhone hospital to reschedule ENT appointmentPrepare next load of washing for when hot water is back on.Prepare gym bagMake dinnerLater/tomorrow
Change cat trayEmail AANB Buy more cat litter on Wednesday!
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." (Anais Nin)
Good morning. I'm up
Good morning. I'm up before noon. I plan on making a repeat of that!
In the spirit of continuing the abolishment of procrastination - or should I say instead, celebrating the victory of getting things completed (yesterday was a big day) - this is my list for today:
(Carry-overs from yesterday)
10:30 Call bank10:30 - 10:40 Pay bills
10:40 - 10:50 Balance checkbook
10:50 - 11:00 Tranisition/prep for next set of 3
11:00 - 12:00 Photograph earrings
12:00 - 12:30 Stop for Lunch / Take meat out for dinner
12:30 - 12:45 Load DW
12:45 - 1:00 Tranisition/prep for next set of 3
12:45 - 2:00 Make price sheet
2:00 - 3:00 List on site
2:30 - 2:45 Put earrings in storage
2:45 - 3:00 Tranisition/prep for next set of 3
3:00 - 3:30 Take pup outside
3:30 - 3:45 Clean off desk in BR
3:45 - 4:00 Vacuum
4:00 - 4:15 Change slip cover on couch
4:15 - 4:45 Call D.
4:45 - 5:15 Email S.
7:00 - 7:30 Call C.
What I honestly want to do today is to work on my to do list for Wednesday, because it doesn't include phone calls!
The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to
reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the
door to personal excellence.
Vic 9/11/12
Show up (done), calender, exercise.
First I want to pray for those still in pain.
we pray, very simply, in remembrance.
We remember: all the lives that were lost, the martyrs who were born, the heroes who did what no one thought possible. We remember.
We remember sacrifice.
We remember courage.
We remember greatness…”
– Homily for September 11, 2011
check-in tuesday (Chooseday)
Thanks for the starter Mole :)
Already done:
HP
dog walk/dogs fed
Washing hung out
meeting attended
To Do:
empty the dishwasherreload the dishwasherget to osteopath appointmentreadingplaywalk dogs again___________________________________________________________________________
It's an inside job...
Kodos 5:55
Early day today.
6:30-10:30 work
10:30-11:30 come home, eat and nap.
11:30-1:30 write
1:30-4:30 Get e-mail down to ZERO, go through paper pile and get down to manageable bits
4:30-5:00 library and gas station
5-10 Tuesday schedule, but instead of e-mail/paperwork, organize something in the house
Have a great day, everyone, no matter how productive.
Kodos--2:00
Whoops. Got home late, and then the eating/napping lasted until 2:00. So here's my revised schedule:
2-4 write/call Rhonda
4-4:30 library and gas station
4:30 start Tuesday schedule, with half an hour more for e-mail
Let's see how it goes...
Kodos--3:30 checkin
Argh. Not going very well today. It took me an hour and a half to make a few phone calls and get settled at my computer, so I'm going to readjust and write until 5:00, 4x20 min. bursts. Hopefully that will get me over the hump.
Hypatia's check-in
Not much free work time today - enough meetings to keep me going for ever. lsast night I feel asleep listening to the radio about 8pm, woke at 2.30am to clean my teeth and went back to sleep in my day clothes. Got up at 8am this morning. So much for getting anything useful done last night!
work:
lunchmeetingsmeetingevening:
tai chiunit 8 revision notesH.
Somuchmoreispossible (PKA Somu_Sible...get it?)
At school in the 1970s, lessons were 45 minutes. Taking off five mins for start/end faffing, that was a maximum 40 minutes to endure with one's least favourite (and usually poorest) teacher. Today, to prevent time-bingeing once started on something, and avoidance of things not started, I (1) divide my work-day* priorities into nine numbered headings; (2) committ to working on one priority at a time for 40-minute sessions; (3) use an online random number generator (RNG) (http://www.mathgoodies.com/calculators/random_no_custom.html) to decide for me at the end of each session which priority to tackle in the next 40-minute session.
As a result, I find myself working on nine different projects/tasks simultaneously, one consciously and eight in the sub-conscious (where all one's best work is done) at any given time. This is no different than having English, French, Geography, History, Music, Maths, Chemistr, Physics and Biology all on the go. At the end of each session, I no longer have to make the decision (or, more likely, dither and delay) which project/task to address next; my RNG-fairy does that for me. If she picks something I don't want to do, I choose to do it anyway because I know I only have to endure the displeasure for 40-minutes before moving onto a more pleasant (I hope) topic.
Today, my target is to complete 10 x 40-minute sessions; so far, two down and eight to go.
Best wishes to all.
*PS Stage 1 is attacking procrastination where it's most acute in my work life. Stage 2 (to be introduced next week) will bring in home life and just-me priorities too, such as home-admin, exercise, meditation, reading, recreation-planning, gardening and housework.
Somuchmore... 2100h UK update
Completed 9 x 40 minute work sessions today. At the end of each one, I'm actually enjoying the anticipation of which area of work my RNG-Fairy will choose next.
Tomorrow, planning 0600h start (instead of 0830 today) to complete 10 x 40 minute sessions plus a meeting across town that'll require 90 mins including travel.
Bring it on.
Jack's check-in for the day
I am a new member and it's the first time I'm using this check-in. I prefer not to receive replies, but any kind thoughts or wishes are welcome.
So my items I am working on today:
1. email to my sister
2. go to dentist
3. shopping \ lunch
4. feedback on bigger picture & organise in my head how to give comments - get up early Weds to do in brief
5. estimate request on cost of project
6. comments on overall strategy - get up early Weds to do in brief
7. feedback on document - get up early Weds to do in brief
8. comments on writing - get up early Weds to do in brief
9. email collegues about Thurs evening
10. dinner \ clean the flat
11. feedback regarding individual questionnaire - do this at 11am Weds
12. peace of mind bank transfer - sort out later in the week
13. speak to sister - schedule for later in the week
14. speak to one dear friend who I was visiting during 9-11, and to second friend if I have time
Plus make sure I take breaks at regular intervals.
And at the end of a gently productive day, go to bed by 1am for a sound night's sleep.In bed by 1:30am!tuesday 11th september jay's day
sort out what packaging needed to post things sold on line
go gym
buy packaging and food on way home
eat
pack and go post office
phone m and mum
sort out plans for weekend
3x45 mins timer of tidying and clearing out
bath and hair
11 pm bed DO NOT DOSS AROUND GO TO BED ON TIME
PS a few nights of going to bed an hour or so earlier i'm not so tired in the morning
Maximo - first ever check in 8.40 am (UK time)
Love Mole's haiku - thank you. Also remembering victims of 9-11 today.
Ring CP - gas boiler serviceCheckif internet order despatched.Wishing everyone a good day.
Mo
Hamlet's Check-in1.
Hamlet's Check-in
1. Fountain of youth exercise (DONE)
2. 20 min meditation
3. 20 min walk
4.Wellesley tax
5. Woodbridge Tax
6. Set up gas company acct (DONE)
7. start gardening blog, using new outline
8. Seed some winter crop
elvira's evening
I know it isn't even morning for me yet, let alone evening, but here's what I plan to do
go doctorfell asleep instead ... do I need sleep more than exercise? I will do a token gesture anywaymanaged a bit more than token :)eatphone my MumMy Day Today
I want to thank my Higher Power for this program, this website, the telephone and online meetings, and my life.
I want to thank Mole for starting this trend.
Things I will do today
1. Go to the 5:45 a.m. telephone ACA meeting2. Go to part of the 6:45 a.m. telephone OA meeting3. Go to the 7 a.m. telephone DA meeting4. Go to the 7:30 a.m. telephone PA meeting5. Cook and eat breakfast6. Take shower7. Get dressed8. Go to the 9:45 a.m. telephone CLA activity line9. Go to the vocational group at 11 a.m.10. Go to the 1 p.m. telephone CLA activity line11. Do numbers12. Go to the 3 p.m. telephone DA meeting13. Eat dinner14. Test blood sugar twice15. Declutter 200 e-mail
16. Read the meditations
17. Do my 10th and 11th Step for OA
18. Do my Sixth Step in NA
19. Prayer and meditation morning and evening
20. Go to the 6 p.m. telephone OA meeting
21. Go to the 7 p.m. telephone OA meeting
22. Go to the 8 p.m. telephone CLA meeting
23. Go to part of the telephone OA meeting at 9 p.m.
24. Go to the 9 p.m. online EA meeting
25. Go to the 9:30 p.m. telephone CLA activity line
26. Wash dishes27. Clear counter28. Wipe stove29. Take out garbage30. Clear tables31. Clear floorThanks for letting me share.
9-11-2001
This will be eleven years that the United States was attacked in New York, Washington DC, and in Pennsylvania. Over 3,000 people were murdered. I will light a candle for the people who passed on. I have lit a candle every year for the past few years.I will also pray for the survivors
Peace, America
Mole's check-in
I don't know quite what happened in th formatting for the thread starters ; it seems I can't have my cake and eat it, ie either smileys or big colourful font but not both! Ah well.
My plan:
Washing √√
7.30 cafe√
G√
Review√
Deliver c to L if required.
Hang out washing √
9-12.30 writing left my desk and procrastinated for 40 mins doing crossword and sudoku before going back. Reached word target
Lunch
Find music and reading for tomorrow, done
charge iPod done
2 walk with B
Print pp 9-17 done
3.15-4.45 m with L done
BRING WASHING IN done
Banking bills jm and plumbing done
Bus time tabling done
IPut out rubbish done
Tea
Tidy living room
Relax
Gather together everything I need for tomorrow.
11 BED
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