For the past several weeks I have been going straight home after work, and just watching TV with Brian.
We all know that is Brian’s usual evening, and he’s perfectly comfortable in that setting. Me? Not so much. Last night I actually watched American Idol and The Middle (switching back and forth during commercials) just because there was nothing else on TV until 9pm (Modern Family). I was 100% aware of the idleness and boredom, but I couldn’t snap myself out of it. I kept telling myself “you could be upstairs cleaning out the guest bedroom” or “you could go over there and practice your piano song” but I couldn’t get up! Is that a testimony to the addictive nature of TV, or simply attributable to my fear of wasting time? I’m gonna take a big leap and say it is the latter.
So, I would like to break the cycle tonight. I’m not the kind of person that can go around life without a plan. In fact, I’m quite averse to a planless week. Let’s give this a shot. Let’s make a list!
- Do 2 loads of laundry
- Fold laundry and put it away
- Clear out the guest room bed
- Clean the bathrooms
- Clear out the living room
- Put some things in the attic
- Put some kitchenware in the pantry
- Reorganize the things in the kitchen cabinets
- Make a healthy dinner for 2
- Grocery shop for bread, juice and bananas
So which ones can I realistically tackle tonight after work?
- Grocery shop for bread, juice and bananas
- Make healthy dinner for 2
- Do 2 loads of laundry
- Fold laundry and put it away
Let’s start there. Maybe tomorrow I can move onto some of the other tasks, and finish the list off over the weekend.
I really think this is a good start… even though my heart is telling me that I could be doing something better with my time than cooking. What do I have against cooking??? Man, I need to learn some new quick/easy/healthy recipes. I take suggestions.
ina
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