I like to make plans. I like to feel like I have some control over my life, but I also want to be spontaneous. What’s a girl to do? I’ll tell you: make a to-do list, and add “be spontaneous!” to it.
It’s a silly problem to have, I’ll grant you, but it’s mine, and it’s going on a different list.
So, I make proclamations and then I take opposite action. It’s all on me; it’s not some twisted bit of fate or uncontrollable situation. I own it.
Today’s list is simply “clean and organize”. It sounds very simple when presented so succinctly, but in practice, I’m in for a long day—maybe. I’ll no doubt get sidetracked (I should add that to my list) by an unread magazine from last year or a trinket I’d forgotten about. You know—important things.
Here’s my plan: put on some music and dive in. First, get dressed (add that to my list so I can cross it off), then maybe another cup of coffee while I put together my plan of attack. I’ll schedule some breaks, and set the timer to get back to work. Then I’ll pretend I have a supervisor checking my progress. I want her to be impressed by my drive and singleness of purpose. Maybe I’ll get a promotion!
Yes, today I’m very grateful to have a mess to clean up, an apartment which makes me happy, organization in baby steps, and a willingness to not be perfect.
That’s my plan.
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