Busy Analyzing My Mood

Hard to say what is going on with me BUT I think I've turned on a switch in the brain that has something to do with motivation. I'm feeling revitalized and ready to tackle the work to get myself organized and functioning like a Better Homes and Garden household. There's still an incredible list of things to do to get there but perhaps I am finally ready to knuckle down and get it all done.

It's all the little things that pile up to overwhelm me. I am taking them one at a time and making progress today. In addition to bringing somethings upstairs and putting them away I have started 2 loads of laundry and the next item on my list is to vacuum the stairway and the downstairs.

Lunch was leftovers, low calorie and healthful, well balanced. Dinner is planned so now all I need is to do the banking and a bit of shopping then get back to the moving stuff around.

Found a gold silk chinese lantern at All Under Heaven. Great price and perfect for the bedroom. Another thing off the list.

Already Past the Hump

I think it has been a good week so far. Yesterday I was particulary tired and indulged in lots of down time, both a morning and an afternoon nap. As a result I was up past 11 p.m. and actually accomplishing minor organizational tasks to satisfy at least one need.

Today I've spent more morning time on the PC but have had a good catch up chat with Peggy. Washington is burning up in terms of their current daytime temps. I am so happy to be here where I have to wear sleeves most of the day.

Today I look into structured activities for old people. Specifically I join OLLI and sign up for some classes. I also need to setup the DVD and get started with the Kick Butt DVD that Rodale Press sent to me.

New Approach to the Day

OK, so I checked the email and touched base with Peggy on the Messenger but now for something a little different. I will set the timer for 45 minute intervals. That is 45 minutes of productive work, 15 minutes to check the PC. Hopefully that will get me up and moving around a bit. I'll comment later on my success or lack thereof.

Saw the dietician today. She says continue with what I am doing. I now record a 4 pound weight loss in just 4 weeks. That is the rate at which I hope to regain my youth and vigor and the figure to go with it. She does emphasize activity level and I haven't yet dealt with that. I need some exercise classes or a daily walk or two.

Accu Check delivered the replacement test strips just in time for the afternoon blood sugar check. 106 after lunch.

Light Duty - Almost a Day of Rest

Prepare the front door for weather stripping
Dust the window sills and wash the downstairs windows inside and out
Wipe down the frame of the slider before washing the window
Vacuum upstairs and down and damp mop the floors
Take out the trash and breakdown some cardboard for recycling√

Pantry Shelves are done for the time being.√
This is the current configuration. Now I need to organize them for most effective use of resources. I am actually considering adding a third level giving me an additional 7 feet of storage. I'll have to think it over though to make sure it's the best use of my upgrade budget.

Took a few moments to resolve a problem with testing strips. I am very impressed with Accu Check Customer Service.

Continue on with the Simplification Theme

Managed to get a few things accomplished yesterday but not as far as I want to be yet. Today I need to get ready for a trip downtown for errands. 2 parts and I can finish off the pantry shelves. That seems to be one overriding goal. The other is to revamp the PC setup in the corner of the bedroom. If I keep this distraction in here it has got to be organized and attractive rather than the mass of paper and things stacked everywhere.

A few things to do today

1. Clear the living room of all boxes that can go elsewhere
2. Open the Picture Boxes and start hanging pictures
3. Move the Pine Armoire into the Master Bedroom and get it organized