things that preoccupy my time

Today is much better than yesterday. I've gotten a ton accomplished in the last few mornings, and hope to accomplish even more tomorrow. Then I can take a break.

Also, you may notice my increased effort of correct punctuation and capitalization. I'm doing that on purpose.

On a day-to-day basis, I will write down lists of things, such as: music I would like to try; things I need to do; things I want to do differently or better; and so on. Because i had a semi-breakdown yesterday, at work I wrote several lists. Mostly things I need to do more often to focus on myself and keep ME happy, as opposed to being available to everyone at anytime.

My point today is really the lists. It does sounds silly when I think about it: I write several lists daily. A lot. Most are not detailed and some really have no point. However, my mind is constantly going and I do NOT like to lose a great idea- it must be written down. I carry a full-size notebook with me pretty much every place I go. I encourage you to do this as well. Make sure you have a pen!

My last bit of list advice is my favorite part of writing a list: insert random things into your lists that will make you laugh. At the end of the night when recapping them, seeing something silly written in the middle of things you need to buy at Wal-Mart will at least get a smile. And sometimes the smile comes when you're exhausted and just don't think you can smile anymore that day.

On a day like today, however, I have not written a list. (Okay, I have added onto the lists from yesterday, so maybe I'm stretching the truth here a little.) Most days are not too busy for lists. However, when I get super funny links in my email, it's hard to worry about a list. Here's what I received this morning, with a message that read, "Have fun wasting several hours".

http://www.fmylife.com/ (Thank you B!)

And as stated, I hope you all have fun wasting several hours of your own time on this website and writing really long, useless lists. Good day!