Monday, January 18, 2010

Where Did the Weekend Go?

Every Sunday night I find myself wondering, "Where did the weekend go?" Even this weekend seemed to fly by and it was a day longer than normal. I think I've decided that every once in a while I need to write down what I "have done," and ignore my endless "to do" list. That way, I feel like I've actually accomplished something. So here's what I've done since I left work on Friday (in no particular order) :
  • took a nap
  • attended a partner massage class
  • babysat one of the cutest babies around
  • picked up Taco Bell for lunch
  • planned a ghetto-fabulous birthday party
  • picked up pizza for the party
  • picked up an ice cream cake for the party (I love me some "ice cream and cakey cake!")
  • picked up gifts for the party
  • wrapped gifts for the party
  • picked up adult beverages for the party
  • decorated for the party (while the afore mentioned cutest baby took a nap)
  • watched a bad movie (Beyonce's Obsessesed)
  • had adult beverages (orange juice + Peachtree Schnapps = yumminess)
  • ate a pizza dinner
  • ate cakey cake
  • watched part of Saturday Night Live
  • slept in
  • got a peppermint hot chocolate (thanks to one of my Christmas coffee cards)
  • took a walk around my new neighborhood
  • did three loads of laundry
  • watched another bad movie (Dear Me: A Blogger's Tale)...I had hoped to be inspired, but sadly I wasn't. At all.
  • corrected a math assignment
  • corrected the spelling tests
  • corrected two reading tests
  • watched a disturbing movie (Nursery University)...It's a very well done documentary about the competitive world of nursery schools in Manhattan.
  • corrected a reading assignment
  • corrected the science final project
  • watched another movie (Up by Disney/Pixar)
  • corrected two sets of cursive
  • inputted all of the above into my grade book
  • slept in again
  • had breakfast at Ikea
  • delivered meatballs to two friends
  • explored a local fabric outlet
  • went to the Salvation Army (Bought my mom lots of yarn for less than a dollar a skein!)
  • had a late lunch in the International District
  • tried two new Asian pastries
  • talked to three friends on the phone
  • hit an uber Christmas clearance sale at Kmart (Bought myself the holiday cookie jar I had been looking at. Instead of $19.99, it was only $0.99! I got seven bags of stuff for a little over $18! Woo-Whoo!)
  • tried out a step aerobics class at a gym I might join
  • returned something to Ross
  • had dinner (and a glass of wine)
  • took a shower
  • watched Chuck and Heroes
  • put some of my laundry away
  • scooped the litter boxes (and washed my hands twice)
  • talked to my parents on the phone
  • and blogged

I know that sounds like a lot, but when I think of the ongoing "to do" list in my head, I can feel my anxiety start to rise. I didn't use to feel this way. I think all aspect of life became more stressed when I started teaching. Any suggestions for how to deal with it all? I'd love to hear suggestions. :)

-Pigtailed Teacher

9 comments:

  1. WOW you sure did a lot! I have started an obsession with lists to keep track of what I need to do and to have the satisfaction of crossing off completed items.

    Did you like UP? My husband and I seriously heart that movie. LOVED IT! And in comparison to the others, I bet it was the best you watched....

    Katie
    www.sneakerteacher.blogspot.com

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  2. How am I suppose to keep reading after the phrase "partner massage class"? ARRRGGHHH, MY EYES!!! Heh. Love ya, Sisa. XXXOOO, An'

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  3. "I've decided that every once in a while I need to write down what I "have done," and ignore my endless "to do" list. That way, I feel like I've actually accomplished something."

    Fabulous idea! I'm going to do one this weekend. =)

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  4. I'm all for doing "done" lists, rather than "to-do" lists. I too have running to-do list in my head and often get so overwhelmed by it that I give up, grab a cuppa tea and make cookies instead.

    I think the problem I have with to-do lists is because I'm always more ambitious than practical. I mean, really, who has time in the day to get everything done that I'm sure has to absolutely be done before I go to bed! It doesn't help that often my brain seems to prioritize things in a weird way, depending on what I'm avoiding at the time. :)

    I also started doing a master to-do list about every other week or so, just to keep track of where I'm spending my time. I write down everything that I possibly want to get done and cross them off when/if I do them. It helps me to see what tasks I'm reluctant to ever finish, which I'm sad to admit is a few...

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  5. Hi KT...I did like UP, but I wasn't really prepared for the sad beginning. I mean, I knew there was going to be some sad moments in the movie, but I wasn't expecting it in the first ten minutes!

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  6. So Carrie, did you make a "have done" list this weekend? I'd love to hear about it. Let me know if you post it on your blog!

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  7. Angela, how did you get to be so wise? The whole idea that we're more ambitious than practical is brilliant. :) I hope you remember to put "have a cup of tea," and "bake cookies" on your next to-do list.

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  8. Wow! What an impressive list. I only wish I had been along for the festivities. It seems to me that you really use your time wisely. I know exactly what you mean about the "to do" list in your head as I have one too. For me, making myself take time just for me helps a lot. That, and a little wine and chocolate.:)

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  9. My list is now up on my blog, oh pig-tailed one. =)

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