I'm texting with my bff, checking in on facebook, and watching the Saints/Falcons game.
Seems like the appropriate time to "jot" down a household to do list:
1. Fix the front door handle. That's been an issue for like a year now.
2. Fix the screen door, the hinges and the bottom screen. These have both been a few months. The screen, I tried to fix before, but Rudy just popped it out when he jumped on it.
3. Fix the back bathroom shower so that the water is hotter. This has been from the beginning. I tried to fix it by taking off the hot cold handle and moving the plastic disc, but this didn't work. And the water in the rest of the house can get scalding.
4. Fix the clog in the other bathroom shower. This has been really from the beginning too. We tried to snake it, and the snake would get caught. We've bought a couple snakes. The last time, I kind of unclogged it a little, but that lasted just a couple showers. Then it stopped up again. We need a snake with a narrower..."head". It gets stuck.
5. Clean clean clean! everything!
6. Weed everything!!! So many weeds!
7. Clean the pool! It's so dirty. But it's cold, so I don't want to go in, and it's difficult to clean some parts standing outside.
8. Do something with the solar cover that is just all over the back of the yard behind the pool.
9. Mow the lawns. It's been a few weeks, so it's time.
10. Clean out the litter boxes. I dumped them out and put in new litter, but I don't think that is enough for the cats. Stinky tends to piss everywhere nowadays.
11. Clean the shutters. They are dirty.
12. Fix the 2 broken shutters. That's so ghetto.
13. Finish decorating the house!
14. Fix all those broken hinges on the kitchen cabinets! They are annoying!
15. Put up more cat perch shelves around the house.
That is all. Easy, huh? Not, for me....
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Obsessing
So, if you didn't know, I kind of have OCD tendencies. I mean, I really have OCD tendencies. Let's just say, most of my life is dictated by some kind of OCD way of thinking. Like the way I view daily life as a set of tasks that need to be ticked off. So, the list never gets shorter, because every time one item is checked, another one or two is added. Anyway... do you want to know some of the things that I obsess about? No?
Neither do I.
I wish I could just erase some of this. I feel like I'm getting nuttier the less I drink. So, I'm going to have to really make a better effort to drink more and more often.
Here's an example. Every store that has a pet section, I have to look at the pet supplies. I'm obsessed with looking at toys and stuff to make the animals more happy. Maybe spending more time with me would make them more happy - or not. But, like, I've been looking for the perfect cat condo thingy. I've been searching the internets, and I look at them in the store. The new problem with selecting a condo, is that it would have to be something that is not chewable to Rudy. Fat chance of finding that one.
When at the pet store or in the pet section, my other obsession is finding a mat for Rudy's crate. He makes so much noise in his crate moving around, it does wake me up. But also, I feel like he must not be comfortable, laying on the bare plastic crate floor without a blanket or mat. We put a Padres fleece blanket in there, but he pushed it away. Maybe it was too hot. So I found a cool sheet to put in there. He will lay on it sometimes, but other times he will push it away.
So, I stare at dog beds and mats. There are a lot. And they range in price from $10 to over $100. What I need to do, is take him and have him try them all out. But he is only allowed in pet stores, and the bargain closeout stores have the cheaper beds that I covet. They also have fancy dog treats on sale. And every time I see them, I have the urge to buy them. But I have to hold myself back. He doesn't need all kinds of different treats. I mean, he eats dirt and kitty litter! So, I need to just chill on the doggie stuff.
He's a Dog!!!
And then there's the car stuff. I've been looking up Mini accessories and stuff. I just love the Mini logo and I want stuff with it printed on it!!! Ok, I don't want to be one of those geeky people walking around with a T shirt of the car that they have. I guess it's like wearing a band T shirt of the band you're in. Ok, I've done that before... but I was never in a successful band. Anyway, I need to buy car seat covers. Because our seats get torn up. I think the FP has too much acid in his butt sweat glands, and it eats at seat upholstery. So, we have to get seat covers. It was really difficult searching the internets for these. Finally I found a website with the ones that look right. So, I just have to stick with the covers and not get crazy with this website. Like, I've been thinking of getting rubber floor mats. But, I really like the floor mats we have! So, why not just keep the ones we have, and if they get worn, then I will have to buy new ones!!!
Anyway, I need to stop with the obsessive consumerism. It's a trait of my dad's that I do not want to keep. I'm not saying it's not okay to research before purchasing, but there is a limit to reasonable looking before it becomes obsessive. And besides, there's so much more to do on my to do list than look at cat condos and dog beds and car seat covers!!!!
Neither do I.
I wish I could just erase some of this. I feel like I'm getting nuttier the less I drink. So, I'm going to have to really make a better effort to drink more and more often.
Here's an example. Every store that has a pet section, I have to look at the pet supplies. I'm obsessed with looking at toys and stuff to make the animals more happy. Maybe spending more time with me would make them more happy - or not. But, like, I've been looking for the perfect cat condo thingy. I've been searching the internets, and I look at them in the store. The new problem with selecting a condo, is that it would have to be something that is not chewable to Rudy. Fat chance of finding that one.
When at the pet store or in the pet section, my other obsession is finding a mat for Rudy's crate. He makes so much noise in his crate moving around, it does wake me up. But also, I feel like he must not be comfortable, laying on the bare plastic crate floor without a blanket or mat. We put a Padres fleece blanket in there, but he pushed it away. Maybe it was too hot. So I found a cool sheet to put in there. He will lay on it sometimes, but other times he will push it away.
So, I stare at dog beds and mats. There are a lot. And they range in price from $10 to over $100. What I need to do, is take him and have him try them all out. But he is only allowed in pet stores, and the bargain closeout stores have the cheaper beds that I covet. They also have fancy dog treats on sale. And every time I see them, I have the urge to buy them. But I have to hold myself back. He doesn't need all kinds of different treats. I mean, he eats dirt and kitty litter! So, I need to just chill on the doggie stuff.
He's a Dog!!!
And then there's the car stuff. I've been looking up Mini accessories and stuff. I just love the Mini logo and I want stuff with it printed on it!!! Ok, I don't want to be one of those geeky people walking around with a T shirt of the car that they have. I guess it's like wearing a band T shirt of the band you're in. Ok, I've done that before... but I was never in a successful band. Anyway, I need to buy car seat covers. Because our seats get torn up. I think the FP has too much acid in his butt sweat glands, and it eats at seat upholstery. So, we have to get seat covers. It was really difficult searching the internets for these. Finally I found a website with the ones that look right. So, I just have to stick with the covers and not get crazy with this website. Like, I've been thinking of getting rubber floor mats. But, I really like the floor mats we have! So, why not just keep the ones we have, and if they get worn, then I will have to buy new ones!!!
Anyway, I need to stop with the obsessive consumerism. It's a trait of my dad's that I do not want to keep. I'm not saying it's not okay to research before purchasing, but there is a limit to reasonable looking before it becomes obsessive. And besides, there's so much more to do on my to do list than look at cat condos and dog beds and car seat covers!!!!
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
I got nuttin
What to say? Let's go over things I need to do. You're probably sick of these types of lists, but I got nuttin, as the title of today's blog is.
1. I need to clean out the litter boxes. I need to at least scoop the pee clumps and poop right now. I'm sitting on the couch near the litter boxes, and I can smell it.
2. I need to clean all the blankets that are covering the couch. They probably smell like dog. I'm not sure if we have become one of those pet smelling households where the owners don't notice the smell as much because their olfactory senses have become accustomed to the scents.
3. I need to change or redo the bottom hinge on the one operating screen door. Maybe I need to change the handles on the other two screen doors too. I also feel like we need to hang one of those as seen on TV screen curtain things on the back door, so when we have it open all the flies don't come into the house.
4. I need to put up that one corner shelf for the cats, and buy more shelves and put them up for the cats.
5. I need to buy presents for my family and send them. I've had grand ideas about things I've wanted to buy my family for Christmas, their birthdays, etc, but never seem to get anything out to them. My dad is easy, because his caretaker called me today to tell me when I go to visit could I please bring him a female crab. That's all he wanted. One female crab.
6. I need to spend more time training Rudy. He is backsliding from us being lax on him since he's been sick. But I think he's getting better and he definitely is getting more energy back.
7. I need to spend more time with the cats. They need groomed, then need treated to treats, they need to play.... They aren't stimulated enough, but at least they aren't terrified in their own house anymore.
8. I need to tie up loose ends before going away this weekend, even though it's going to be a very quick trip with most of the time travelling.
9. I need to call my sisters! I haven't talked to them in a while.
10. I need to write the food blog. It is sorely neglected!!!!
11. I need to work on this business project idea I have, but I can't talk about it here... shhhh!
12. I need to pick up a guitar and play it. I think I am starting to miss playing music again. Even to play keyboard or sax would be nice.
13. I need to listen to good live music. Haven't done that in ages!
14. I need to paint on all those canvases I got from Michael's when they were having a major sale.
15. I need to wash the cars. I've been wanting to wash the Element forever. I got soap and a bucket and stuff, but just haven't... found time.
16. I need to read the owner's manual for the Mini. I haven't cracked it yet. That's so unlike me, but I haven't even driven it much since we are holding off on having Rudy ride in the car.
17. I need to get the oil changed in the Element. I also need to have a knowledgeable mechanic find out what's wrong with the car.
18. I need to go for a nice drive in the Mini at night, so I can really experience the color changing lights in the car that are really cool.
19. As always, I need to get a full night's sleep.
20. I need to hire someone to trim the huge oak tree before the branches fall on our bedroom or on the neighbor's house.
21. I need to figure out how we will deal with the windows and hurricane shutters in the event of a hurrican.
22. I need to just relax and have drinks and socialize with people.
1. I need to clean out the litter boxes. I need to at least scoop the pee clumps and poop right now. I'm sitting on the couch near the litter boxes, and I can smell it.
2. I need to clean all the blankets that are covering the couch. They probably smell like dog. I'm not sure if we have become one of those pet smelling households where the owners don't notice the smell as much because their olfactory senses have become accustomed to the scents.
3. I need to change or redo the bottom hinge on the one operating screen door. Maybe I need to change the handles on the other two screen doors too. I also feel like we need to hang one of those as seen on TV screen curtain things on the back door, so when we have it open all the flies don't come into the house.
4. I need to put up that one corner shelf for the cats, and buy more shelves and put them up for the cats.
5. I need to buy presents for my family and send them. I've had grand ideas about things I've wanted to buy my family for Christmas, their birthdays, etc, but never seem to get anything out to them. My dad is easy, because his caretaker called me today to tell me when I go to visit could I please bring him a female crab. That's all he wanted. One female crab.
6. I need to spend more time training Rudy. He is backsliding from us being lax on him since he's been sick. But I think he's getting better and he definitely is getting more energy back.
7. I need to spend more time with the cats. They need groomed, then need treated to treats, they need to play.... They aren't stimulated enough, but at least they aren't terrified in their own house anymore.
8. I need to tie up loose ends before going away this weekend, even though it's going to be a very quick trip with most of the time travelling.
9. I need to call my sisters! I haven't talked to them in a while.
10. I need to write the food blog. It is sorely neglected!!!!
11. I need to work on this business project idea I have, but I can't talk about it here... shhhh!
12. I need to pick up a guitar and play it. I think I am starting to miss playing music again. Even to play keyboard or sax would be nice.
13. I need to listen to good live music. Haven't done that in ages!
14. I need to paint on all those canvases I got from Michael's when they were having a major sale.
15. I need to wash the cars. I've been wanting to wash the Element forever. I got soap and a bucket and stuff, but just haven't... found time.
16. I need to read the owner's manual for the Mini. I haven't cracked it yet. That's so unlike me, but I haven't even driven it much since we are holding off on having Rudy ride in the car.
17. I need to get the oil changed in the Element. I also need to have a knowledgeable mechanic find out what's wrong with the car.
18. I need to go for a nice drive in the Mini at night, so I can really experience the color changing lights in the car that are really cool.
19. As always, I need to get a full night's sleep.
20. I need to hire someone to trim the huge oak tree before the branches fall on our bedroom or on the neighbor's house.
21. I need to figure out how we will deal with the windows and hurricane shutters in the event of a hurrican.
22. I need to just relax and have drinks and socialize with people.
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