Thursday, February 6, 2014

A bit overwhelmed today

Too much to do and too little time to do it. And I hate to say it, but the thing that's going to get left out is the daily walk. I'd probably make time for it if it were a bit warmer, but it's not, and it's not going to be, and, well, you both know how I feel about the elliptical! Heh. I've walked 30 miles so far this month, so even at the end of today, if I don't walk, I will have averaged five miles/day for the month. I'd kinda like to keep the streak going, though.

We'll see.

I have to put together a portfolio to present to a group this afternoon. I should have worked on it yesterday, of course, but I walked and cooked and internetted (that's a word, right?) until the day got away from me.

I have to make or, more likely, buy and mail Valentines for the grandchildren. All year long I pin ideas for handmade Valentines and every February I end up buying cards and mailing them at the last minute. It's not like I don't know Valentine's Day is coming. It happens every year on the same day.

To be fair, I had some ideas ready to go this morning but my printer died. I might be able to print them from the old printer, and since I have to use that computer for some of the portfolio pieces I'll give it a try. I've ordered a replacement printer, one that supports AirPrint, which will come in very handy when I want to print something from my phone or tablet. The death of the old one was anticipated and maybe even celebrated, since it moved from useful to obsolete so quickly.

And I need to figure out something to throw into the slow cooker for dinner, since the afternoon meeting begins at 4 – about the time I usually start cooking.

Prioritizing:

  1. Slow cooker
  2. Portfolio
  3. Valentines

Not much on that list in the way of self-care but OH WELL. Some days are kinder than others.

This is not one of them.

3 comments:

Vanessa (www.leatherandabel.com) said...

Tomorrow will be a better day, slow cooker is definitely the one option I would prioritise too - yummy! I hope today is better and good luck with NaBloPoMo, I'm trying it too! www.leatherandabel.com - Vanessa :)

Anonymous said...

I got store-bought Valentines for everyone at work, even the people I hate. They're super-hero themed and come with tattoos. Must say I'm looking forward to a relaxing hour addressing them this weekend.

Debbi said...

You know, this sounds like a super idea for your first V-Day at this job. I know how frustrated you've been. This seems like quite the positive spin. Good for you!

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