Lazy Days

Every once in a while, I literally have a day where I do nothing. And I mean nothing. Today was the day.

I watched reruns of movies on TV. I backed up my computer to my external hard drive (which took a really long time), but I didn't really have to do anything. I ate chocolate. I watched a tv show called "The Girls Next Door" which is a reality show about the playboy bunnies and Hugh Heffner. It's a really cute show! (Well, at least as far as reality tv goes) And who the heck are these Kardashian people???

Nothing like a full day of laziness to make me want to get stuff done tomorrow ;) Of course I have made a giant list of things to do over break. (backing up my computer was one of them, so I can cross that off :)

New Year

"Happy New Year to, uh, who, Spike?" This was an actual line we heard on TV last night from one of the hosts. I am not sure which one; it might have been the one with Robbie Knievel jumping out in Vegas. Anyway, it doesn't matter which show. The fact that it was said just about had us peeing in our pants laughing. And then we rolled with it and hit it back and forth. "Yeah, that's perfect. Put a drunk host on on New Year's Eve." and "Uh, who am I again?" and "Am I on the air live? Is anyone gonna see this?"

We had a great New Year's Eve. Lots of fun. Banging of pots and pans. We lit sparklers in the yard (it was freezing out!!!)

I started the year out right by sleeping till 9 and laying in bed for another hour just enjoying it.

It's bright and sunny out. My house is clean. My laundry is done. :)

So what am I going to do today??

I think I am just going to kick back and watch TV and play cards online.

I still need to take down the Christmas decorations. I still have a LOT of homework to do. I think I even have some grading to do. But that's just gonna have to wait. Today I am going to enjoy being off and practice relaxing:)

Get 'Er Done

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Today.

I planned for it.

I laid it all out.

I was going to get so much accomplished.

HA HA HA HA HA!

Not one thing went the way I planned.

And I ended up getting absolutely nothing done on my list.

Now, that is not to say that nothing got accomplished. I had two very productive meetings. My students were happy. I got some editing done while they anxiously awaited the return of their stories.

But none of that was on my list.

I took a class about two years ago that was focused on the type of people we are and how we are all different. I read a book (which the title escapes me at the moment). We discussed it. I learned that I am . . . an achiever. I love lists. I make them all the time. The accomplishement I feel when I cross off "Clean toilet" is beyond measure. And it has nothing to do with the toilet. I GOT TO CROSS SOMETHING OFF THE LIST!

My husband teases me about my lists, among other things. Therefore, some of them become mental lists so no one can see them.

But today was a written list and not one thing was crossed off. So despite everything, I don't feel as well as I should.

Now, I have to admit. Sometimes I get sidetracked from my lists and do something important and productive that is not on the list. I am guilty of writing it on the list just so I can cross it off. I am not ashamed to admit it. I'll bet someone else is laughing because they do it to. Sorry to have to tell you this but YOU ARE AN ACHIEVER! :0 And that crossing of just feels so good.

I have been accused by various family members that I don't know how to relax. It is relaxing to me to get something done. That is how I am wired. My husband lovingly refers to me as "The Overachiever."

I just don't see anything wrong with doing it all. And I will leave you with a list from this past summer.

1. Lay out

2. Clean pool

3. Check email

4. Finish book

5. Go to karate

See???? I do know how to relax!