Here is a little known fact about me that I'm finally admitting publicly . . . I am addicted to lists . . . there, I said it. I LOVE making lists (to-do lists, grocery lists, wish lists, gift lists, packing lists, event planning lists, you name it!) and then crossing things off them. I will even write things down on my list that I have either completed already or am almost done with just so I can put that nice big slash through it! I also put silly things on my to-do lists like, "brush teeth" just so I can mark it off. Like, DUH!!! Everyone brushes their teeth without needing reminded. I have rewritten lists that have become crumpled and dog-eared so I can have a nice fresh new list. I even look at my husband's list and slash things on his that are already done. And yes, I am also the author of his to-do list or "honey-do" list as they say. Isn't that terrible? He hasn't really given me much grief about his to-do list; he is such a nice husband. He just does the stuff on the list. I also love list stationary. They have them in the dollar section at Target and I am ALWAYS tempted to buy more; the kind that have a little magnet on the back so you can stick it to your fridge. But then I remember that I have 3 of them in my nightstand drawer at home (plus, "list stationary" was not on my list), so pull myself away or I buy them for gifts. I used to like post-it notes, but they have become too small for my lists. I also have list codes. For example, "A" means urgent, "B" means get done tomorrow, not urgent, and "C" on my grocery list means I have a coupon for it.
1. I know, I know, this is a serious problem.
2. Is there any help for list addicts?
3. If so, please let me know ASAP! (A)
4. Brush teeth (A)
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7 years ago
4 comments:
Anna, there is nothing wrong with your list addiction. i could not help but laugh at your description of yourself, b/c i do the same things!!! i write things on there that i've already done just so i can cross it off...and i buy the magnet ones at target and a.c. moore (seasonally) all the time! ahhh!!! that is too funny! now i don't have a code, but i do put a C by the ones i have a coupon for too! and sometimes i like to draw a little box next to it so i can check it instead of crossing. and i rewrite lists that are messy or crumpled up. wow.
like i said, nothing wrong with it. it helps us housewives keep organized. it's a stress management! way to be transparent though!
Hahaha, thank you so much for making me feel better about myself =) Its nice to know I'm not the only one. If only they had an ALA (Addicted to Lists Anonymous), then we could join! Anyway, that is a good idea about making the little boxes to check instead of slashing. I will have to try that! LOL!
Embrace it,that is my best advice. Just because there are those out there that do not understand the joy of lists, we shall overcome1!
I love making lists, and I put the smallest things on mine, I have come to understand the great joy of crossing things off my lists.
hi anna! glad to find you too. i am a terrible blogger but i like reading other people's! :)
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