What I measured today:
- things crossed off a "to-do" list
- things I still need to do
- the number of views of a blog-post
- the number of tenths of a pound lost or gained
- the number of hours before I could leave my day job
I even measure things that haven't happened yet.
- How many hours I will be able to devote to projects
- How many projects I will complete
- How many photos can I take?
- How many Etsy items should I list this weekend?
- How many days before my insurance check is deposited?
- How many roofers should I call?
Sometimes I try to measure intangible things.
- How many days should I wait before calling again?
- How much of my dinner should I eat, and how much should I put in a doggie bag?
- How much time should I allow to prepare a speech?
- How long should it be? How many discussion questions?
Try as I may to live in the moment, the need to measure and quantify things persists. I have always been a list maker.
And as many lists as I make and prioritize, somehow they never seem to work out perfectly. There are things left undone.
But I will try not to obsess. I will try to achieve balance. My life is more than projects and white paint. Things will get done when they get done. I will clean my house. I will blog. I will rest. I will have dinner with friends, drink coffee with my aunt, and watch something on Netflix. And if while I watch Netflix, I happen to be painting the 7th small item of the evening, so be it.
Progress is being made...inch by inch, and tenth of a pound by tenth of a pound, and small project by small project.
Word for the Day
Job 38:4-5
“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?
Tell me, if you have understanding.
5 Who determined its measurements—surely you know!
Or who stretched the line upon it?
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i hope your scales look better than mine do right now:) hope you are having a great weekend, revi!
ReplyDeleteRevi, I like your writing style! Many of the things you measure are the same things I find myself measuring in my head. The old measuring rule is so effective interspersed with your commentary. Wonderful photography! And the Job quote is a perfect closing for this article...
ReplyDeleteI am your newest follower.
Judith
P.S. I blog from Texas, also.
Oh the never ending lists... but I'm the same as you. I'd go crazy if I didn't have one. Thanks for sharing! Stop by my Friday's Five Features and link up this post (and others)! http://diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteMy dad always used one. Wish I had his. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, marty
ReplyDeleteHello, Revi -
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, love your measuring stick - so cool!
Did you know I used to be an accountant? And later a financial analyst? Yes, worked in those fields for a total of 10 years. I counted, measured, numbered, etc :)
All progress is good! Congratulations, and keep working at your own pace.
Enjoy this last week of August! And have a wonderful Labor Day ahead!!
Cheers,
Loi
Hi Revi!
ReplyDelete"I missed you" she said when she hasn't posted on her blog in so long she's feeling guilty...
I love your posts. I constantly measure things, myself, others, all the things that I shouldn't. I always have a TO DO list and made my daughters laugh out loud once when I lost my list and proclaimed loudly "I can't go to the store now! I lost my list!" I think that is point when I should have tried to let go a bit.
Having coffee with your Aunt sounds lovely. I wish you were at the beach here with me we could have a cup of coffee and make a list of projects to do :)
Take care!
Clara
I love this post! It is so ME. I use to do lists and those same kinds of measurements go through my mind too! I even have a vintage wooden folding yardstick! Visiting from Nifty Thrifty Tuesday and following you via GFC, Pinterest and Hometalk!
ReplyDeleteDarling post Revi!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Judy
Beautiful post! Love the ruler and the photos!!
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ReplyDeleteTammy
You made me realize that I measure also.
ReplyDeleteBefore retirement 83 days ago ( I had to count back because I no longer measure that) I had Countdown on my phone and iPad for how many days to retirement. I don't have anything on Countdown presently.
I ALWAYS measure my productivity, but have yet to create an inventory for the Etsy shop I said I wanted to open.
You have inspired me to get busy creating for a shop and so I will measure that productivity for the month of September.
Revi,
ReplyDeleteBless you for putting into words what I do everyday. It is lovely to know I'm not the only one counting all those things/events.
Blessings,
Linda
Cute post Revi. Just want you to know that you 'measure' up girl! I have one of those folding rulers and I love it. Also picked one up today from my sis for a vintage sale this weekend. I do not write down a 'to do' list, but definitely have a mental one going on all the time. lol! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann