It’s true. I am finding 900 other things to do besides what I should be doing. But I can forgive myself because it’s just 7:15am and the day stretches out before me. My Angels said “get it all done early so Duty doesn’t rant at you about what needs to be done”. I hear you, guys. 8am starts the clock.
Until then, however: meme-age!
(Stolen from The Gal)
I am… more than slightly annoyed that yesterday went all to hell. Just a messed up day. Only the kitchen got cleaned.
I want… to wave a magic wand and have my house be presentable. Like spiritual work, there is no magic wand in house cleaning. You’ve just got to do it.
I have… an enormous desire to go back to sleep and wake up Monday when this is all over.
I wish… I were more assertive than I am but without tipping over into hardcore bitch.
I hate… when Duty and I go to that freak out place where he’s not very nice to me because he’s stressed and I have to cry to my cats about it.
I fear… being too exhausted to even enjoy myself tomorrow.
I hear… birdies!!
I search… for a way to be a better me every single day.
I wonder… what time I’ll collapse into bed tonight.
I regret… gaining lots of weight recently.
I love… Kim’s new puppy Minnie. 
I never… tire of listening to the birdies sing.
I ache… when I think of homeless pets. (Gal and I *totally* agree on this. I cannot bear it.)
I always… wish I were thinner. ALWAYS.
I usually… drink two cups of coffee in the morning.
I am not… very organized.
I dance… not much anymore. Which is sad because I love it.
I sing… pretty terribly, so I’m told. (Thanks, Duty)
I sometimes… wish I lived an entirely different life.
I cry… at the drop of a hat. Always have.
I am not always… very nice to myself in my head.
I lose… focus easily.
I am confused… by Duty’s way of thinking. It’s so foreign to mine that it hurts my head sometimes.
I need… more discipline (Me and you both, Gal!)
I should… be kinder to myself.
My cat Charlotte was just rubbing against me as I read your responses. She was a shelter pet that someone just disposed of. Could she be a better companion? No. What was her previous owner thinking?
That new puppy in your life looks like a doll. I just know you’ll make sure she has a good life. Lucky pup.
Happy 4th!
Gal, the puppy (now renamed Bella) belongs to Kim and Sal (our friends) and already is loved beyond measure. I’d like to have another cat or dog but someone (you know who) vetoed it. Whatever.
I will never not have a pet. I love them all too much to be without one (or 30). :)
It’s funny, but this issue of DISCIPLINE has been a major turning point for me over the last three days. I do have discipline for cleaning house — how I wish I could come take care of it FOR YOU — I actually love tidying and cleaning. I used to have discipline for my writing, even in the midst of raising two kids, etc., but I have really, really slowed down. I told myself it was okay, but the truth — ahh!! — is that I’ve been unhappy for quite some time. Finally, I faced why: when I write, I’m happy. So, three days ago, I understood that I simply had to make myself do it, every day. And I started. And I’m happy. DISCIPLINE. Funny business.
Jody,
Yep. I hear you. I am *happier* when I’m organized and get things accomplished. Not at all happy when things are all awry but sometimes that’s how it goes. You are more than welcome to come clean ANYtime! :)
Love ya!