Proof: After dog-earing 3 pages in Martha Stewart Living (also have a magazine problem) that threw me into immediate "oh-must-do-this-project-and-create-serene-and-organized-luscious-home-with-amazing-food-and-pantry-and-bedding-and-homemade-earthy-things" planning mode, I bravely got rid of the magazine. Gone. Why does Martha tempt me so? I think all this desire to do crafty crap and stock my freezer with homemade sauces is her fault. Go away, lady.
Let's focus on the 374 unstarted/unfinished projects, such as hanging up pictures in an apartment I've lived in since May. Or getting new pants hemmed before body shape changes again. Or dusting.
Getting to my point -- I just proudly finished a nagger of a project. Last year, I jumped on a little project called Pay it Forward. Yes, a year ago. Technically 2008. Though it nagged me constantly, the recipients of my "payment" long forgot due to such repeat procrastination. And thus, they were likely surprised last week when I emailed them for their addresses. Two out of three had moved. That's how long I took?
Well, now they have it. A selection of homemade cards made from scrap and re-used paper, joyfully made by a paper-hoarding girl who loves re-using and loves her time with scissors and glue. (And now it's their turn, which tickles me pink, since one of them is my sis who has a major project problem of her own.)
See you later, Martha.
5 comments:
Nice! you have to follow through with the photo assignments. if you can't do it, there is NO WAY i'll stick to it.
This is how I felt about Real Simple. Aside from the fact that it's grammatically incorrect, it's like being a junkie and looking at crack all day long. They pile up and pile up and you just don't have the heart to throw them out (that would be wasteful and god forbid you should throw out the single idea that's hiding in those pages that will solve your entire household mess problem). I too finally kicked it. When the renewal notice came, I shredded it. Never looked back.
Now if I could only do the same with Bon Appetit....
This post has made me face the fact that I should go ahead and toss an article I have stashed in my planner on how to make your own candles out of antique sugar bowls. I thought it would be fun to do as a family craft project over the holidays. Didn't happen. Still saving for next year. Ha! I hope my pay it forward ppl all have babies so I can combine their treats with my current crafting wishlist that includes appliqued onesies and block printed baby notecards. What is our problem???
Oops! Forgot to tell you much I like the picture you took. Pretty red background.
I share these problems too and am trying to improve. This weekend we finally decorated our kitchen (remodeled last December) with the items I purchased January 2008. Every time I go into the kitchen I feel quite happy with myself. I have made a list of my other unfinished projects.
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