Ok I must apologize for the extended time period between rants. I really have no idea why I've let the time pass--it just seems to whether I like it or not.
I've always thought that when I had a job, I would have all this free time to pursue hobbies, etc. It hasn't really happened. I DO remember short spells where I felt like I had nothing on my plate--but lately I feel like I'm racing around constantly.
I recently turned 35--feels older than it probably should. Here are a few things I wish I had time to do:
Rock climb--uggh when was the last time I even got to go to the gym??
Start running again--I used to be so rabid (no, not avid--rabid) about running.
Sewing projects
Knitting projects
Blog (of course)
Lift weights
Clean house--I mean really clean
Finish the remodel projects (HA!)
Go through my pictures and scan the hardcopies
Travel
Garden (ok not in the snow)
Put up christmas decorations before its too late!
Volunteer for something
I'm sure the list goes on--but these are the things I've been thinking of lately. I wish work didn't get in the way--or does it? In reality there are probably a million ways I could better budget my time.
Will there ever be a time that I don't feel panicked to get everything done? Will I ever be one of those people that manages to send out nice Christmas cards and remembers people's birthdays? What is the secret?
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Hi Rita,
Good to have you back. You must be feeling less rant-y lately.
I wonder if there are any secrets to getting everything done. I bet there's a time management book that claims to contain many such secrets--if you have the time to read it. (Actually, there is one called "Getting Things Done" that might help--I know my hubby learned from it.)
For me, scheduling is key when it comes to exercise. I have such a hard time exercising unless it's on my schedule, like when I take a class or have a set time to meet a friend at the climbing wall. You and your sweetie could have one or two nights a week scheduled to meet at the rock gym after work, and you shouldn't let each other off the hook. Plus, if you climb, you're less likely to need to lift weights. I know running is hard when you have an old dog! Maybe you could run around the neighborhood where you work once you're done for the day a few times a week. That way your dog wouldn't see you go. Sounds real appealing after a day of work though, especially now with all the snow, right?
As for volunteering, crafts, and house stuff--good luck! I haven't figured out how to fit in any of those worthy ambitions either.
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