Cleanup today. Weekend slipping away.

[cjsmith]

I have lots and lots to do around the house today.

Every weekend, I start out with loads of energy, excited about how much I can get done in the two short days I have before I have to go back to work. Yesterday was no exception to this. I crossed a lot of things off my list yesterday. Dishes, laundry, sweeping up, a new ISP for my domain, a bottle of wine ordered from the winery on behalf of my mom, a Craigslist "free" post, new license plates finally attached to the car... stuff.

Now it's Sunday morning, and reality is sinking in. The list is too long for the time remaining. It always is. I'm no longer excited. Now I'm just working against a deadline.

I hate that my life is always right on the edge of being completely out of control because a full-time job takes so much time and energy. When I come home in the evening, I read a book, because that's all I'm good for. The weekends are gold. That's when I can really make a difference.

Lots to do before bedtime, and no staying up late either. Wish me luck.

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[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Then there's the people who work full time and raise children. Man, I'd consider raising children if I didn't also need an income. Maybe I'm just getting old. (And crippled, thus far less fit.) My energy levels are NOT what they once were.

The fifteen minutes idea is great for jobs that can be done, or at least improved, in fifteen minute chunks. Some jobs take fifteen minutes just to set up. Sewing, f'rex. Man, do I have sewing projects waiting for me! Weekends are too valuable and rare to "waste" on something that doesn't ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO get done.

If you take the 4/10 schedule, can you switch back if you hate it? Me, I'd be VERY tempted to try it.