Just wasting time
Is there a rule that says whenever you have loads of stuff to do you should instead waste your time away on something else? I ask because my week is jam packed with an enormous “to do” list, yet here I sit, not doing any of it. Here is a glimpse at my week.
- Gather all necessary documents to apply for a substitute position (done)
- Get finger printed for above stated job
- Fill out and address birthday invitations for 3rd birthday party coming up
- Get homework done for class one (due Wednesday)
- Finish homework and study for final exam for class two (due Thursday)
- Get to the store for diapers as the littlest Riley has only 1 left
- Make dinner multiple times this week since I have yet to do any mass cooking for the freezer this month
- etc. etc. etc
Now that you have seen my rather boring list of things to do, I would like to share what I did instead this morning with toys piling up around me and Blues Clues chiming in the back ground.
Yep, I decided I would try to make my own flowers for my first decorated cake. Mind you the party isn’t for nearly two weeks yet, but I couldn’t shake the notion of conquering the darned flowers. Surely I had a back up plan to run to a bakery and buy a sheet of flowers if this flopped, but I am very excited to say that I successfully made two flowers on my first try and am fairly certain I will get them the way I want them on the day of the event.
Rosemarie responds:
Posted: January 9th, 2008 at 9:01 am →
Okay, we know you’re a teacher, but how about moonlighting on the weekends as a cake decorator.
Oh, and doing something creative instead of routine is a must. Find time to express yourself!
Marlo responds:
Posted: January 10th, 2008 at 12:56 am →
Those are absolutley beautiful!! Awesome job!!
Jessica The Rock Chick responds:
Posted: January 10th, 2008 at 5:59 am →
You know, sometimes when you have a long list of not so exciting things to do, doing something else gives you the energy to get it all done! (although, you are pushing it with only 1 diaper left LOL!)
Grreat flowers!
Jessica
Nicole Schuette responds:
Posted: January 10th, 2008 at 8:42 am →
Love the flowers! I know what you mean–I have my open house here tomorrow and instead of cleaning or making fabulous projects to show, I’m wasting time on the computer reading blogs–ugh! Of course, my motto my entire life (sadly) has been “if it wasn’t for the last minute, nothing would get done!” For some reason I seem to work better under pressure. Good luck getting everything done :)
sandy responds:
Posted: January 12th, 2008 at 4:09 pm →
sarah your awesome… those flowers are beautiful. i think we should start a cake decorating business together.. love u sandy