Sometimes I spend too much time in my head. Those of you who know me will immediately see the truth in this, and often are the ones who kindly point it out to me when it gets really ridiculous. Right now I am beginning to get overwhelmed by all that needs to be done over the next few months, so I have temporarily dropped the “to do” lists and am reflecting on some small accomplishments instead. I am finding it to be reassuring. Here is a taste of what has been going on…
Still fanatical about tarragon, I made a Nicoise type salad with green beans, heirloom tomatoes, baby potatoes and anchovies with a white wine tarragon vinaigrette.
Bagged up a gigantic bunch of clothes to consign and made space in all my drawers, plus cleaned out a closet for storage.
Got rid of a bunch of old junk mail and filed some paperwork, began sorting through stuff for the fall semester.
I haven’t yet moved the monstrous broken TV out of my dining room, but I moved it to a less obtrusive corner and the space feels a lot more free.
Did some schoolwork, which considering the way my summer has gone in that regard should really be topping the list. I have been slacking big time.
Quit caffeinated coffee (again) cold turkey. This was the first time I ever really suffered from the withdrawal headaches, because I was drinking coffee with a regularity that I think I hadn’t in maybe eight or nine years. It was terrible, but once it was over I felt like a new person.
Overall I feel good. I have quite a bit of work to finish and submit to a professor before Tuesday rolls around so the weekend is going to be intense, but at least I’ll have Irene to keep me company. Sometimes patting yourself on the back for one or two small things can give you the peace of mind to get it together to do one or two more, it’s an easy trick and an effective one (and I don’t mind if you steal it). I think it also helped that I got all Feng Shui up in here and cleared some serious clutter… I can seriously feel the mental and emotional clutter dissipate with each pile that disappears. And it really makes no sense to have the windows wide open to let the beautiful late summer air in when your apartment looks like shit.
Bring on the hurricane.
