Phil Collins had a song called "One More Night." I should rewrite it and call it "One More Week." I have one more week of intensity in my work schedule. At the beginning of February, I had no idea how I would survive the number of presentations and keep up with my other work. I have struggled with time, although I have still tried to take time for myself. I've read a few books and kept up with the gym and walking.
One more week and then, I still have loads of stuff to do, but the flexibility comes back into my schedule. I can handle being super busy, but I hate being tied to a clock! Especially a daily one! But it will all work out even though I have three Zooms today! FARCE!!!!
Two presentations are done; the third needs a few minutes to assemble. YES -- that is true - I'm reusing some slides, so it won't take long.
Taking some time a while back to become super organized on the computer has been a godsend. Actually, I started that new filing system many years ago. Not everything is in the filing system properly, but a good part is, and I need to find some of the rogue files and put them where they need to go!
And I've had to reboot my computer several times over the last few days. There isn't much open - I SWEAR, but Outlook just doesn't want to update. Then, this morning, the pictures I sent to myself were in the inbox before I could even take a breath. The wonders of technology - SIGH.
OK - I added to my stress yesterday because I stopped everything to finish reading that book. So - I can't be that stressed if I do that! I had to know how it ended. Over the last couple of years, I've read numerous books about the Holocaust - I'm not sure where the "fascination" came from, but it's so appalling what happened to the Jewish people.
This story is based on events that took place in Paris in July 1942 when the FRENCH police turned against the Jews with orders from the Germans. It's sickening how the threat of death to oneself or family turned friends and neighbors into haters. Here's a link if you're fascinated like I am by these events. The event is sometimes referred to as Vél d'Hiv. The people were rounded up and held in the velodrome in Paris for several days, hence the nickname.
Why am I obsessed with the Holocaust? No idea, but it's only in the last few years that I've delved into it more. I've read many books (fiction and non) and visited the Anne Frank Museum. I will go to the ROM, where they have an exhibit, and have even entertained the idea of visiting Auschwitz. I know - where did that come from? I feel drawn to it, although, to my knowledge, I have family ties to any of it.
I have another book lined up, and it's a much tamer subject. I don't know if I'm going to start it this week. Although fewer things are on the calendar this coming week, I may need some downtime. I have writing to finish. I am way behind on sewing for the quilts, and I need to organize myself for the Quilt Canada show I'm curating!
If you want to sign up for the jacket class at the Hobby Horse, it is too late. It's full. At this point, there is NOT another class scheduled, but if there is enough demand, perhaps we can find time to rerun it. Let the store know if you are interested. And now I've got a couple of jackets to make, but those were on the back burner anyway.
Yes - that sweet Brooke tried to torture me yesterday. We did our usual stretching-type exercises, and all was good. Then she decided I needed upper body strength training, and we moved to the machines. Let's say that my triceps are unhappy this morning, which shows that they haven't seen any exercise in years! But all is good - I'm not that stiff or sore.
Maybe I shouldn't tell you this, but I fell asleep at the gym! OK - I was having my compression pants (legs) session, which is about 20 minutes long. I don't take my phone with me - it's just me tucked in a corner. I'm laid back and all comfy. The next thing I knew, I heard a "click" as the machine shut off! Oops - I guess I dozed through the entire thing. Does that mean I'm not getting enough sleep? Or just tired? Or what happens when I sit down with nothing to do. My brain and body just shut down. I don't mind - I can nap anywhere if I'm tired.
DH said as long as I wasn't snoring, all was good! I'm good, and I'm sure I snore, but at the gym? Who knows.
I caught Miss Murphy skulking around the backyard yesterday. What's in her mouth? I was almost afraid to see what it was. OH - it's still the remains of that large bone I gave her a while back.
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| MOM - just protecting my bone by moving it! |
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| MOM - I LOVE YOU and want to snuggle! |
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| MOM - it's just a little dirt! |
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| Under the sewing table |
I was also playing with the digital cutter (Momento) yesterday, unleashing a new passion. I need to make a clever, small gift for someone. I'll show you later; my experiment yesterday gave me an idea. Now I just need to cut a few more pieces of paper, and VOILA - my idea will come to fruition!
It's so darn easy -- although I have so much to learn. I'm at level 0, and there are about ten levels. Well, that's a made-up scale, but you get the idea. I'm still at the beginning!
On that happy note, I'd better get myself organized. The girls need their walk and then Zoom for most of the day.
Don't forget that we have a Virtual Retreat tonight, which I need as I have all that hand stitching that has to be done. So that's my task for this weekend; hopefully, I can finish it.
March 22, starts at 6 PM
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Ciao!!!
DH would tell you to do log-off daily and do a full shutdown at least weekly. Every button/click uses RAM and it has to be cleared regularly.
ReplyDeleteI love that you fell asleep with the leg sleeves working. Relaxation matters!