Sometimes I tend to bite off more than I can chew. I have a problem saying no to people, and sometimes I see opportunities that just look too good to pass up, no matter what my other commitments are. As a result, I end up with projects and commitments up the ying-yang, and I find myself unable to cope with the intense anxiety that comes with not being able to give it all my best.
I’ve been trying to manage this better lately. I have offloaded some of my never-ending admin to the daughter of a friend, who is grateful for the money I pay her. Reluctantly, I gave up a regular writing gig that I loved. I got all of my taxes up to date so it be off my plate. I am trying to stay current with all of my to-do’s.
But you know, I think it’s just part of who I am to want to do more things. Do I like the variety and the sense of living on the edge? Or have I just become so used to the stress and exhaustion that I subconsciously seek out ways to keep it in the forefront of my life? Who knows?
Whatever the case may be, I am yet again adding to my list of daily stuff. I hereby announce to the world that I am, from this date forth, participating in the Post A Day Challenge. Every day, I will publish some tidbit of my life here on my blog.
Don’t expect all of my posts to be long. Don’t expect them all to be coherent – in fact, if I post the day after a sleepless night with a melting down autistic child, my contributions might read like the ramblings of a lunatic. Some days I will not have time to post more than a quote or a picture. But there will be something every day, some glimpse into my life, into the world as I experience it.
I am always open to ideas for topics. If there is something you would like to know more about – whether it is autism, running, the trials and tribulations of planning a wedding, or what hair colour I use – feel free to let me know.
Yes, I colour my hair. I’m 41 and trying to look like I’m 30.
