Taking a Break

Well, my blogging friends, I’m going to have to sign off my blog for a little while.  Don’t worry.  This is not a medical problem.  I didn’t lose my spleen…again.  I am not having an emotional crisis, or a financial one, either.  I am having a to-do list meltdown.

Those of you who know me well and visited me while I was in Tulsa know that I like to keep a clean house that’s organized….to the point of scaring people.  My CD and DVD collections were meticulously alphabetized, for instance.  There was a place for everything, and everything had its place.  I marched to the beat of my yellow notepad to-do list.  I always kept my to-do list by the phone so that I knew what needed to be done.

Since I moved to Indiana, I have been behind the 8-ball from day one.  My house and the surrounding buildings have not had any maintenance done to them in 20 years.  Mom and Dad’s house needs a lot of work, but we are making some headway.  Plus we have two rental houses down the road.  I ain’t exactly Bob Vila, but I try.

I can split my to-do list into several categories:

• Things that need to be repaired or replaced.
• Things that need to be organized.
• General Spring cleaning including painting.
• Mom & Dad tasks.
• Planting season on the farm.
• Day-time job projects.

I am behind on every one of these bullet items.  For instance, I have two U-Haul boxes that have been sitting in my kitchen for three years now.  They have become part of the furniture.  I come from a long line of pack rats, but I had reformed.  Now, my house is cluttered and I can’t stand it.  I can only fit my Top 20 items on a yellow notepad.  I have been failing on my New Year's Resolution. 

My life has become very discombobulated.  I can’t find anything, and I live alone.  At this point, I could hide my own Easter eggs!

Almost a year ago, I started blogging.  It was a good escape from the craziness here on the farm.  Plus I’ve made lots of friends from it.  But a few hours here and there and the next thing you know, it’s 2-3am and it’s a work day tomorrow.  And the process repeats itself.  April was going to be my month to catch up.  Well Easter has come and gone and there’s only two weeks left.  So I’m going to take that time to dig out of this hole….with no blogging.  Talk about giving up something for Lent.  This one’s gonna hurt.

Now if Dad starts a project that presents a perfect Kodak moment, I may have to create a quick post with a picture.  But other than that, no blogging for me until May.  I’ll give you a progress report then.  I’ll try to get out there and read the blogs.  I’ll be lurking.

 

Don’t worry about me.  I’ll be fine *sniff, sniff*.  I’ll miss you guys more than you know! 

Till we meet again.  Sigh-a-Nora.

Comments

[Nora]

You’ll be missed…but I know you’ll feel better getting stuff done.
Forgive me if I still click on to your site each day, a visit here is on my daily to-do list—along with a quick stop by your neighbors, Cliff and Ralph.
Happy Organizing!

[Eric]

... wow.. you blogroll me and then hang up your spurs... was it something I said?....

[Christy]

You know, reports on how your cleaning is going could make for some good blogging. We all need some inspiration! Actually, I find myself feeling the same, with piles and boxes of stuff that I have stashed away and neglected. I am hoping to also do some heavy duty cleaning, and maybe even have a yard sale to raise some money for a trip my son is taking this summer. Good luck with the work, and we might call you about mushrooming over there sometime! Christy

[Teresa]

Hang in there and have fun being a Home Depot Junkie. We'll miss you!!

[Tammi]

I should do the same thing, but am not as well disciplined as you. Good luck and HURRY BACK! We'll miss you!!!

[Tori Lennox]

We'll miss you, too!

I used to be very organized. But no longer.... though having more space now has helped a little bit. Maybe some day I'll be back to my former level of organization. A girl can dream, anyway. :)

[TheFunkyCowboy]

well Bob Vila you may not be but hell you'll sure make some headway no matter what with your to do list - take her cool and we'll miss ya Jerry !

[Cheyenne]

Not fair...I just "found" you and now you're leaving?

[Romani Heart]

But..but...

[Jamie Dawn]

Work hard, get stuff done, and I'll be checking back in come May.
I think my headstone should read, "A Place for Everything and Everything in its Place."
It's my life motto, so I understand your frustration.

[Rachel]

Hope you get it all organized and done Jerry. I know that blogging and reading blogs can be time consuming. Oh, how I know!!

Take care and don't lose any more body parts in the meantime! I'll be checking back from time to time!

[Erikah]

Need a volunteer (or two) ?? Lemme know! I'll sure miss the daily stories though...

[oddybobo]

hurry back!!

[That 1 Guy]

Dammit, Jerry! Hurry back, man.

And if you need a couple hours of work from a wanderer, let me know. I'll do my damndest to help.

[Bou]

You do what you gotta do... we know you'll be back!

Also, I don't know the financial situation, but there are people you can hire that can help. They organize closets and garages and stuff. I know, it sounds weird, but if its making you that nuts, it may help. Just a thought.