tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post8701121406216742172..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Is that Fall? or Collapse? Listing . . .materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-20594755528798346252011-09-21T17:35:25.691-07:002011-09-21T17:35:25.691-07:00Alison: Get yourself to the doctor! That's tak...Alison: Get yourself to the doctor! That's taking busy-ness to the extreme. But I do understand getting to that point, especially when there's commuting involved -- sometimes these self-care appointments take so much work. As for the exercise, if I didn't treat it as a must and keep it high up on the list, I know it would end up sliding away. I swear it gives me energy for the stuff I need to do, altho' some days I also swear it just wears me out!<br />Mardel: I completely understand why you'd give the blog a break for a while with all you have going on. You must be making lists constantly, whether or not you write them down. I hope you do find time, though, for the occasional e-mail, if not blogging. I miss you!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-33308910153209434472011-09-20T15:46:11.357-07:002011-09-20T15:46:11.357-07:00OH my , that is quite a list, and I am sure new it...OH my , that is quite a list, and I am sure new items crop up daily.....<br /><br />Can't say that I can help as I seem to have temporarily abandoned my blog. At least I'm thinking about it. Seriously though, I think making the list is the biggest hurdle, and then one is able to absorb and plan and just get it done. That is what seems to happen to me.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-22948992408197110722011-09-20T01:53:14.013-07:002011-09-20T01:53:14.013-07:00I too juggle many things to do, yet find myself si...I too juggle many things to do, yet find myself sitting reading blogs and gossip blogs. My ability to prevaricate is endless especially when there is marking to do.<br />I am finally going to the doctor about a kidney infection I have had for 2 weeks! I have post stamped and ready in still in my bag after a week and a prescription dated from the beginning of summer to collect. Your list is awesome though as I find exercise bites the dust as work kicks in. Plus I haven't even registered for my MA yet!!<br />I will post some photographs of Bellapais tomorrow.indigo16https://www.blogger.com/profile/16982477144454205765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-41423964728457464602011-09-19T22:16:57.132-07:002011-09-19T22:16:57.132-07:00Susan: Thanks for the understanding.
Hostess: I l...Susan: Thanks for the understanding. <br />Hostess: I like your thinking! Delegation! Mind you, the man already does all the food (groceries, cooking) and most of the cleaning 'round here, so I have to play those cards carefully . . .<br />Susan: Aren't the berries gorgeous in the sunshine? And yes, the list-making is reassuring even as it's a bit terrifying.<br />Lisa: Sadly, it generally only gets worse until, well, April. Last weekend was one of the few no-marking weekends 'til sometime in December. But once I accept the reality that summer's freedoms are gone and just get to it, I'll at least be in the rhythm.<br />Patricia: It's true, you know. Some of those items are choices I make because I AM motivated. And that does really help.<br />Lesley: Me too! Now I think I deserve a reward -- maybe a break?<br />Tiffany: It really helps me -- then I sort into A, B, & C priorities. And I do the swiss-cheese hole-at-a-time approach to getting it done. Plus crossing items off, really good fun!<br />K: Which could perhaps lead to knitting dropping off the lists and, say, committee work moving ahead priority-wise? Oh dear . . . <br />Duchesse: Of course, you'll notice that much of what I do is simply stuff that keeps me sane. (in which case, of course, I should have listed my naps -- they're clearly a priority that's getting short shrift!)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-78755202133984109632011-09-19T16:51:16.360-07:002011-09-19T16:51:16.360-07:00You are always doing a great deal, from my perspec...You are always doing a great deal, from my perspective. The academic list alone is impressive, and then... a half-marathon. Force of nature, ma!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-84025467977393677642011-09-19T16:48:55.129-07:002011-09-19T16:48:55.129-07:00Holy cow, that's quite a list. I think you'...Holy cow, that's quite a list. I think you're 30% of the way there having quantified your responsibilities. Why not do a work back plan - a critical path, to help you to apportion your time optimally.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-72273321469282674342011-09-19T14:51:34.064-07:002011-09-19T14:51:34.064-07:00Wow, I'm impressed. I actually think that list...Wow, I'm impressed. I actually think that listing things make them less scary and overwhelming, usually. It also helps me to prioritise, because when I have just 'too much' to do, I can get paralysed. Good luck with it all!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536212906241844509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-88167240691778712702011-09-19T13:27:55.286-07:002011-09-19T13:27:55.286-07:00I love reading other people's lists and that o...I love reading other people's lists and that one is a corker!<br />My problem is that the simple act of writing the task down on a list gives me a lovely glow of satisfaction just as if I had actually done the thing I'm supposed to tackle. So no advice from me I'm afraid.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498909370147354617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-67639176085386126172011-09-19T13:25:39.027-07:002011-09-19T13:25:39.027-07:00Whoa - you have a crazy amount to do!! Good luck ...Whoa - you have a crazy amount to do!! Good luck with it all! I have no words of wisdom - if you are motivated, it will all get done. P.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504513116873595049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-17944174681520934212011-09-19T11:03:37.475-07:002011-09-19T11:03:37.475-07:00I think some of it is just the change of seasons -...I think some of it is just the change of seasons - the shift once absorbed will be more manageable?LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-68358311255103610202011-09-19T09:40:43.639-07:002011-09-19T09:40:43.639-07:00I'm exhausted just reading that! But I'm s...I'm exhausted just reading that! But I'm sure it helps to get it all down, being a bit of a compulsive list-maker at times myself.<br /><br />The garden shots are lovely, especially like the colors on that sunny berry pic.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-21389656037898171552011-09-19T09:14:28.228-07:002011-09-19T09:14:28.228-07:00Wow that a big do list...
you could delegate some ...Wow that a big do list...<br />you could delegate some of those things to pater...museum membership, Opera tickets...just a thought.<br />I do appreciate snippets of beauty as they keep us afloat when there seems to be nothing but work ahead.<br />You've got beauty at your doorstep so you can enjoy it even wearing pj's!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-47257439632397739002011-09-19T08:12:50.773-07:002011-09-19T08:12:50.773-07:00You've got a lot on your plate!
Don't wor...You've got a lot on your plate!<br /><br />Don't worry about putting the blog down for a bit, or posting short pieces, or lists like today's. Everyone understands.Susan Tinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900811284963063686noreply@blogger.com