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Working Ahead
I’m desperately trying to get into the habit of working ahead.
The way I look at it, I pretty much have two choices: do a given task at the last minute and stress myself out, or do the same task ahead of time and be more relaxed.
The latter is easier said than done for a few reasons:
- If you’re currently doing things at the last minute, you don’t have any extra time to get those tasks done and get ahead on the upcoming tasks.
- If you’re working ahead, it’s easy to let things (like a lack of motivation or a preference for procrastination) take precedence by telling yourself, “Oh,
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DIY Purse
I am happy to report that I followed through with my plans to make a craft date with my friend, Katie, and construct a new bag for myself using this free pattern.Well, our date kind of turned into a marathon crafting session. I arrived at 12:30pm and did not leave until almost 9 o’clock. It was worth it, though. I just couldn’t leave there until it was finished!
Crafting with a friend was a huge treat. I realized that when I work alone, I’m much more likely to get frustrated if something goes wrong. It was so refreshing to be able to ask someone for help in the … Read More
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Meals for This Week
Beautiful image courtesy of Erin at fresh365Oh hooray!
Erin posted a roundup of her favorite recipes from 2009. We’re going to try a different one for each of our home-cooked meals this week:
- Flatbread with Gongonzola, Caramelized Onions & Arugula
- Salt & Pepper Tofu
- Green Pea Pesto with Walnuts
And we’re having friends over for dinner this week, so I want to serve something we’ve already tried: Maple-Pumpkin Pasta with Blue Cheese and Sage. Yum!
