I have some good things to report. Yesterday, for example, it started snowing while I was in class in the Next County, and I didn’t panic and dismiss class or even worry through the rest of the class. It stopped snowing, and I drove home on the freeway with no particular trepidation. Considering the degree of phobic response to snow and driving and freeways I’ve had in the past, I think that’s quite good. Also, the Wii Fit tells me that I haven’t missed a day in three weeks, which I think is also good.
But the Wii Fit also told me that I didn’t meet my goal — I haven’t lost weight. I’m seriously behind on things like housework, household paperwork, and other aspects of daily life. My car’s tags have expired. My menfolks are cross with me about the lack of domestic attention, and I don’t like them much at all today. I haven’t done the 1099s or the FAFSA, haven’t looked at any music, and have missed rehearsals. I have approximately eleventy-two ungraded papers waiting for me. I also have one more lesson for the arts center, which I have begun repeatedly this week, only to have it interrupted by sudden needs and crises on the parts of various clients.
So here it is Saturday. Would it be best to work today, in hopes of getting all caught up on that, or to work hard on domestic chores in hopes of getting all caught up on that, or to relax in hopes of recharging my batteries as it were, or to go for a hike or something in hopes of feeling more energetic about doing all those things I need to do?
There’s some kind of chocolate festival going on at the mall; I should probably report on that for the chocolatier. It would give me another opportunity to work on my phobia. That sounds jolly, doesn’t it?
Good for you for the unworried driving, in spite of the snow! And I’m sorry — it’s awful to be behind with everything at the same time and facing only unpleasant choices, especially when you’re already discouraged by the report from Wii Fit. A little support from your menfolk, for a change, would be nice, considering how hard you work; but I am familiar with the situation you describe and there’s an awful lot of it going around. You’re not alone — not that that helps. They’re predicting another winter storm for Monday, with a possible foot of snow; that’s not going to help matters either.
I would have compromised – done one or two work tasks that could be done in a a couple of hours, one or two domestic tasks and then spent the rest of the time relaxing. What did you do in the end?
@sighkey –
I did compromise. balance is good, right?