I make to do lists, & I love to cross things off (that's the whole point, right?), but how do you properly organize a to do list? Sometimes I think you just make a list as you think of things, but then it always gets really long & it's hard to keep track of things or find things, or not miss things that need to be done. So I feel like there should be some kind of organization to it, like categories or something. So then I separate things into things I need to do on the computer, or while I'm out, or housework. But then I wonder if I should make a separate list of things I need to buy, or include it on my to do list. And do I separate that by store? And should I rate the items, like things that need to be done ASAP, or this week, or that I just need to keep in mind because they're more long term things? And when can you cross things off? I mean, I need to plan Cooper's 1st birthday party, but it's not 'til October. So do I cross it off when I come up with some plans, or when I've sent out invites, or not until it's over? Then I'll have my list for a really long time. And when you have a list for a while, even if it's just an hour but you've crossed things off already, it gets kind of sloppy. So I want to rewrite it, but then nothing's crossed off & that's kind of sad. So do I recopy what I've already done & cross it out again, just to have things crossed off on my list? That feels like cheating.
It sounds sort of funny or crazy, but I'm not making this up. I really am that much of a freak.
Anyway...
I had a friend in college who would make to do lists for me, & I'd make them for her. I came across a couple of them recently.
It's nice having someone else write a list for you because instead of feeling guilty about eating ice cream you feel obligated to do it.
6 comments:
Your friend made you some nice lists. I especially like the ice cream to do. And the "appreciate how beautiful and colorful you are."
...and I have to admit to adding something to my list after I've already done it so I can cross it off! I meant to put it on the list, it needed to be done, shouldn't I get credit?
... maybe you could get some list-tutoring from Karen :-)
I lllloooovvvveee lllloooovvveeee llllooooovvvveeeee your lists....I always for get to add fun stuff like that! I will start today! Thanks!
First of all, your mom has a blog. That is pretty cool. Secondly, I loved reading your lists.
your list are far more exciting then mine. Mine include things such clean house. laundry, grocery shopping, etc. boring!
Col
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