Scattered

Hey all!

Sorry I've been MIA this week.  I've been busy spinning my wheels. :)  I only have 20 days left until Steve and I have our wedding at our house.  I have plenty of work to do, but no idea where to start. 

Here is what I typically do: I start working on a project, say sanding down a piece of furniture.  In the midst of sanding, I might think of something else I need to do, so I'll jump up and think I can do it real quick.  Well, that distraction will turn into 20 other distractions, and I'll end up with 20 different projects started but not one finished. 

Project 1: Primed dining room buffet.  I can't paint it until Wednesday this week.  It takes 7 days for the primer to fully dry.

Projects 2 & 3: Wooden file cabinet (all primed!) and desk.  Need to sand down the desk and prime it.

Project 4: Wedding crap.  I have wedding items littered all over my house.  I need to store them and get them out of sight!

Project 5: Painting the house.  Oh my... so many touch ups and finish ups needed.

There are obviously many more projects I could have photographed, but I figured that would take me too long. :)

Anywho, when Steve is around he recognizes my odd pattern immediately and he is quick to put me back on track.  (He hasn't seen me spinning my wheels this weekend because he is off having fun with his brothers & friends at his bachelors party.)  If he could see me, he'd call me a "scatter shot" and tell me I need to write down specific to-do lists and stick to them.  And he is totally right.  When I do that, I'm more likely to stay on track. 

The thing is, I like my distractions.  I'm a true procrastinator and over-doer.  I try to do too much in a day most of the time.  I know it's not the healthiest way to be, but I've been doing things that way for so long!  And when I'm stressed, I tend to really over-do things.  This time, however, I'm going to attempt to keep myself in check.  I'm going to write my list down for today and stick to it.  If I don't I know I will drown in my anxieties and distractions.

In the meantime, I have my dogs diverting my attention.

Noodle with a stuffed squeaky animal

Plus a nasty poison ivy rash on my wrist and face.  Ah yes, 'tis the time of year for poison ivy to be in full swing.  I always get it.  I'm so itchy!

I'll keep you posted on my lists and hopeful accomplishments.  Have a happy Sunday!

Peacing out,
Nikki