I've been thrashing around in my closet some more today, and trashed about 20 pounds of garbage and 15 pounds of paper. Now, I'm going to "cash" in by selling all my hobby stuff that I never use anymore (like my stamp sets) and other unused usable things that are just cluttering up my life and my closet. Hello, Craig's list and/or yard sale!
I found correspondence from 20+ years ago that I think I'll keep. I also found bank records and tax stuff from the late 80's and early 90's. Dang, where's a shredder when I need one? Guess I'll just have to start a shredding business! Then I can write off a brand new shredder. :-)
I still have tons of stuff to purge out of my life, but I'm working on it a bit at a time. It feels really good! I wonder if I'm making room for something big or getting ready for a calamity? Either way, time for a fresh start. Take that, universe!
Showing posts with label change. Show all posts
Showing posts with label change. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Change is in the air!
I've been working my tail off in all of my classes. Each one keeps me busy, and it seems I always have flash cards in my hand trying to get my brain to absorb all of this new information.
In the midst of all this study, many things go undone...dishes, mopping, yard work, etc. I try to focus in and get my work done, but every once in a while, all those "undone" things start buzzing around in my head and I can't stand it anymore. At what is usually a very bad time (like right before a test) it reaches a tipping point, and I find myself unable to concentrate because all I can think about is tackling those things that need to be done.
Guess what? I'm at another tipping point. First, it was tackling the pile of laundry. Next, it was motivating my son to sweep the patio and put away a few things that shouldn't be hanging about. Today, I'm purging paper and filing things away so that I can once again see the top of my desk. I have the kids plugging away at the dishes, and by tomorrow night, I will have mopped the floors.
The bad part about all of this is the timing: I have two writing assignments due tomorrow and a test, plus my presentation on cancer for my psychology of disability class. I also have to go through depression screening for extra credit (even though I already know the answer to that one!) and get Kelly and Joe to the lab for lab work. I have a test on Friday as well.
However, if I don't do what my brain is telling me has to be done, I won't be able to concentrate on learning anything! What a dilemma.
I've also been trying to get more exercise into my schedule. I'd like to do Yoga with Laine a few days a week because she is REALLY stressing out about school. And I'd like to try to walk two miles a few days a week to get myself a little healthier. I've given up on losing weight...I can't seem to do it, but at least I can make my body more fit. It would be a LOT easier if I had someone to walk with.
On top of all of this, I keep having the feeling that there is a big change coming. I've had this feeling before and I've been right many, many times. I'm trying to pray about what to do in order to prepare for the future. unfortunately, one of those things that I set aside (unintentionally) for a bit to concentrate on school work has been scripture study (except family scripture study...we almost always do that!). So another thing I'm trying to put back in my schedule is personal scripture study. I'm hoping to be more in tune with the spirit as I work through all the problems and issues facing me and my family.
I guess we'll see what happens! At least my house will be more organized when the change hits. ;-p
In the midst of all this study, many things go undone...dishes, mopping, yard work, etc. I try to focus in and get my work done, but every once in a while, all those "undone" things start buzzing around in my head and I can't stand it anymore. At what is usually a very bad time (like right before a test) it reaches a tipping point, and I find myself unable to concentrate because all I can think about is tackling those things that need to be done.
Guess what? I'm at another tipping point. First, it was tackling the pile of laundry. Next, it was motivating my son to sweep the patio and put away a few things that shouldn't be hanging about. Today, I'm purging paper and filing things away so that I can once again see the top of my desk. I have the kids plugging away at the dishes, and by tomorrow night, I will have mopped the floors.
The bad part about all of this is the timing: I have two writing assignments due tomorrow and a test, plus my presentation on cancer for my psychology of disability class. I also have to go through depression screening for extra credit (even though I already know the answer to that one!) and get Kelly and Joe to the lab for lab work. I have a test on Friday as well.
However, if I don't do what my brain is telling me has to be done, I won't be able to concentrate on learning anything! What a dilemma.
I've also been trying to get more exercise into my schedule. I'd like to do Yoga with Laine a few days a week because she is REALLY stressing out about school. And I'd like to try to walk two miles a few days a week to get myself a little healthier. I've given up on losing weight...I can't seem to do it, but at least I can make my body more fit. It would be a LOT easier if I had someone to walk with.
On top of all of this, I keep having the feeling that there is a big change coming. I've had this feeling before and I've been right many, many times. I'm trying to pray about what to do in order to prepare for the future. unfortunately, one of those things that I set aside (unintentionally) for a bit to concentrate on school work has been scripture study (except family scripture study...we almost always do that!). So another thing I'm trying to put back in my schedule is personal scripture study. I'm hoping to be more in tune with the spirit as I work through all the problems and issues facing me and my family.
I guess we'll see what happens! At least my house will be more organized when the change hits. ;-p
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