Let's do this.

Plan for today:

1. Start a new book.
2. Try a new recipe.
3. Get laundry done. (Thanks for helping, Andy)
   
4. Go for a run. (Trying for the #24 streak!)

Good luck, me.

Motivation in unusual places....

Most people would think that a snowy day that causes one to work from home would be a "work from home" day that included hot chocolate, Maury, and a nap. The term work is a loose one that often involves checking work emails throughout the day and not much else.

Today was my work from home day. And today was the most productive day I have had all week.

Honestly, I think I am MORE distracted in the office because it is tooooo quiet, which causes me to seek out distractions. Also, I hear folks in the office mention other projects which either cause me to check in on those projects also (taking me away from whatever I was working on), or chime into the conversations because I love to chat. Either way, it takes me away from my work. Today, with the constant, built-in distraction of a TV in the background, I was able to get sooooo much done, and I feel really good about it. I was able to complete a few projects, do some solid writing for work, and just check things off the to-do list that have been hovering on the list for many days. What a great feeling.

I love days that are super productive and I really feel like I accomplish something. I love it even more that I am able to have days like this while sitting on my couch in comfy pants and catching up on my DVR list.

I wish I could work from home EVERY day!

Slight change of plans...

Now, I don't want to say that I am a quitter, but I am going to make a little revision to #23 (Go to the gym every day for a week... three times) and #24 (go to the gym three times per week for a solid month). I am still motivated to do these things, but well, I just quit the gym.

Trust me when I say that this is for the best, cause my gym is full of douche bags (and I am talking about the staff, not the clientele. Although...) BUT, I am determined to get through everything on this list, so from this point forward the list shall read "exercise" in place of "go to the gym".

And while we are on the subject, let's brag a bit. I have worked out TWICE in the last three days! This is nothing of note for some people, but for ME it's huge. I even impressed myself on Saturday when Andy and Chris (who was visiting from Maryland) decided it would be a great idea to all go running together.

Maureen no run.

So Andy decided to create a "shorter" run for us than he was originally planning (in the snow) and HOLY SHIT. I made it a full mile without stopping. Yes, I know there are 9 year olds out there who can run a mile, but I usually quit. Not this time. I didn't stop, even when it hurt. Small victories. They count.

So stay tuned for more "exercise" reports that do not include the gym.

Good week for #19

What a great week for keeping tabs on my Broadway list. Earlier this week I saw A View From The Bridge; which is definitely my favorite Arthur Miller play. It was a really good production, and though I had reservations about getting rush tickets for standing room, I was really happy that I went. Solid performances, nice scenic design, good evening of theater. Worth the three days of back pain since then. :)

And today, I got tickets to see Rock of Ages tomorrow afternoon while I have some dear, dear friends in town! TKTS did me right by offering center orchestra, row K aisle seats for 40% off. I love that these kinds of options are available in this city.

Also tentatively making plans to do some more theatering next week, so look for the tally to keep changing! WAHOO!

Will power

Which is a better test of will power: Doing something even though you HATE the idea of doing it and would rather do anything else in the world? Or NOT doing something, even though you really want to more than anything else in the world?

Which one is the greater test? Which one shows more character? Which one can you grow more from at the end of the day?

I wonder....