Thursday's Putterings
Weather / Phenology:
Blech. There was some nice sun this morning but there was all together too much intermittent rain. Much cooler than it has been ... it was probably in the 70's for some of the afternoon but its only 61 now and we've been chilly since we came out of clogging. I witnessed a down-pour out of a clear blue sky while I was driving to fetch smokes and soda. Okay, that can't be true of course but I was definitely heading toward a blue sky with scattered, puffy-whites while my wipers were struggling to clear the windshield. Tomorrow looks to be perfect mowing and gardening weather ... a good thing too :)
Mood Summary:
I'm off. I sent a note to R-- at work to that effect. I'm feeling just slightly under the weather (literally). A bit sniffly, sneezy, headachy and I'm experiencing my cancer-chondria again. I'm also irritable and cranky. (what a joy I am today.) I loved my clogging class though. Every once in a while I feel like I'm really getting it. If only I would take time to practice at home. As much as I hate it, I suppose I'm bout to get my period. With any luck it will hold off until Monday. I'll even be fine if I can just have two more days of relative health.
Accomplishments:
clogging
picked up
trained Boo on the long lead
gathered eggs and checked chickens
balanced the checkbooks and reported
cleaned the cat closet and changed the litter box
helped Ch-- fill out fair registration
sorted the in basket
Gratitudes:
clogging and that lovely if fleeting sense of confidence I felt
the paths I've mowed
the scrappy natures of Honor & Toby
my husband
M-- doing the dishes yesterday
M-- doing the chicken chores yesterday
M-- trying to get the pop-ups off of Ch--'s computer...even if it didn't work
Next Tasks
All Things Considered, I have to exceed my normal guide numbers:
1) Clean out car / drop off library book / mail authorization letter / extension office
2) Work for GMom in the morning got home at 3pm
3) figure out shopping list (tuna salad, taco dip stuff(?), watermelon, ice, bug spray, etc.)
4) Use billpay to set payments / pay allowances & band dues / withdraw $50 for Mr. A-- (fireworks)
5) Mow all the paths and yards / PLUS a launch area(??)
6) Stash all recycling
X) Inventory bedding & sleeping bags & pillows then air or launder them
X) Clean bathroom / tape downstairs toilet
X) Move chicken tractor
X) Sheet mulch garden bed #3 (40% done)
X) Sheet mulch apple tree and cherry bushes
X) Wash & put away (towels) no full loads o' laundry--yeah!
X) Light general cleaning and a quick vacuum/sweep
X) Declutter organization cubbies (THIS MEANS ALL YOU: Ch--, R-- & M--)
X) Pick up any dog-doo I've been lazy about
X) Move Nidder's cage to laundry room or lower bathroom (For Cody / Boo)
X) Gather and wash outdoor chairs / blankets if needed
X) Call clogging instructor Sh-- about next week's extra class
X) Write a contract letter to B.L. re: pool & old plowing bill
X) Plant misc. plants
X) Move N--'s music to R--'s pc he made me discs too :)
X) Fix malignant pops-ups on Ch--'s PC
X) clean 'Nake cage
X) Do animals chores properly, move feed bins
X) Balance checkbook
X) Bathe!!
M: Keeping Score Journal
M: Establish Ch--'s tally and "homework" (90% done)
M: Prepare for Anoka County Fair (50% done)
M: Yards & Animals (apple tree, next garden bed, mowing)DECIDED NOT to treat chickens again.
M: Commence to the fun and intoxication :D
Goal Level Behaviors
Master / Source List
lazy / low function
Daily score: 135. Emphases comparison: (health and body = 11/47) (hearth and home = 13/66) (mind and soul = 10/91 )