Tuesday, 12 December 2006

********** Accomplished 3pm to 8pm today as planned!!! ************

Started Grisha’s project.
Visited Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods

********** To work on from 6am - 11am Wednesday 12/13 *********
Print, sign and mail the extension to Melanie of Universal Acctg
(w/ change of payment due date to last day of month.)

Get back to work on Grisha's project.

Complete Grisha's project.

********** Editorial Comment *********
I actually got started on Grisha's project, after 2 full weeks of avoidance. That's the good news. (I really detest working on business projects alone in this little room.)

What seemed to turn the tide is making the decision (again) that despite what everyone wants me to do, I am going to be a "show-business entrepreneur," meaning a performer who also produces, directs and writes. That seemed to energize me.

However, I failed to get restarted on the project after errands and dinner, and I think I need to honor my schedule and my instincts, and quit trying to work for now, focus on a social outlet for now.

(note - a twentysomething from upstairs just came down to borrow a can opener - they are having a "dinner party " upstairs, and one of the dishes is apparently Campbell's pork and beans. Ah, it takes me back! Thank God for noise and kids, and the energy they bring!)

Looks like just you and me here,Lark. Good night!

********** To work on 3pm - 8pm today ***********

Get back to work on Grisha's project.
Do dishes and clear kitchen

********** Accomplished 3pm to 8pm today as planned!!! ************

Started Grisha’s project.
Visit Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods

********** What do I still want to accomplish today? ***********
Start grisha’s project.

Money into netspend.
Visit trader joe’s for melatonin and nutrasleep.
Visit RiteAid.
Buy Norelco Beard Trimmer.

Print, sign and mail the extension to Melanie of Universal Acctg w/ change of payment due date to lastday of month.

Use Norelco Beard Trimmer
Take New Pictures
Transfer pics from harrys camera to desktop.
Remove pics from harrys camera.
Cut pics down in size for craigslist posting.
Post on craigslist.
Talk with Aly & decide who will make purchase

Do dishes and clear kitchen.

**************** Accomplished today as planned!!! ****************
Eat leftover steak and veggies.
Take vits.
Reply to steve.
Eat veggies
Clear desk.
Wash and dress.
Clear house and ready for company.
Write to Tom to get pics from old photo shoot.
Reschedule payment on accounting course.
Universal Accounting (800) 682-0716
Research Norelco Beard Trimmer

********** What do I want to do tomorrow? ***********
Complete Grisha's project.
Rejoin fitness center.
Register for Market Research.

Search for microphone to record vo’s in foreign languages.
Upload voice MP3’s, old and, if possible, new.

I just played four games of Mini-Putt. Finally got down to 30. (Par is 48.)

Yes, I actually enjoy this game. But the present circumstances clearly make it procrastination. It's 1 p.m., and office hours have been done for over an hour. I have until 5:30 or so to get this article done. I am ready to, but boy, do I feel anxious. But it's time to post to the DA list I'm on, send a brief email to an advisor, and GO!

Thanks for being there. If it weren't for this list, I'd still be doing Mini-Putt.

This aft:
vacuum main floor
wash hardwood & entry
start setting up xmas tree

Spent too much time stewing about window cleaning issues this morning. When I get off to a bad start, I feel like packing it in for the rest of the day and just sitting in front of the TV. But I didn't today...yet!

On the upside, I'm glad I finally found some people who can understand why washing my face and getting dressed might be big accomplishments for one day. The rest of my family are ultra self-disciplined (ie. Monday is laundry day, Tuesday is grocery shopping day, Friday is house cleaning day and they stick to it come hell or high water), and I've felt very alone trying to understand what's going on with me. I have a very patient loving husband, but I think it's hard for him to wrap his mind around the difficulties I'm having.

Late post as friend on computer most of day

Todo today

up prayer and reflection
attend to post, phone messages, emails
get stuff ready for friend to work
deal with friend who comes late without phoning me and has lost my keys
lie on bed and try to ignore foot that hurts
assist friend with work on legal/admin problem
deal with people who come to take away old sewing machine which will likely end up in Africa - sorry and glad to see it go
bit of supportive chat with friend who has problems
wash up and tidy up
write journal
phone friend a different one
prayer and reflection - give thanks
bed and sleep

This morning I woke tired. I had not slept well as I was so excited over the progress I am making through my life. Thanks to pro for starting this site and thinks to friends for their support.

Regards Rexroth

Well, yesterday got out of hand.

There was really good news sometime in the afternoon: another department wants to see more of my work. That means I made the "long short list," which is anywhere from 10 to 20 people (out of a minimum of 100 applications). However, they want writing samples--at least two. I have one ready to mail today. The other one, however, is that article I keep talking about. You know, the one that's not finished?

So...

I stayed up until 4 a.m. revising it. Didn't get it done, and am now operating on three hours of sleep. However, I have a good plan for the revisions, and got started on them. Today, after office hours, I go to the library and finish the article. Then I send it to one of my advisors for a quick read. Then revise it a little and send the two articles (one published, one "in progress").

So, really, two items today: office hours and the article.