It’s Wed.
Bible Study day which is always a little crazy because I’m out most of the day.
A little extra crazy today since when I went to my car after Bible study, one of the back tires was as flat as a pancake.
I look for excuses anywhere I can find them. I can turn any slight change of plan or inconvenience into a great excuse to throw everything I don’t really want to do out the window.
Somehow, the fact that I had to get my tire fixed today should (in my mind) be a reason to not have to do any of my daily tasks. Even though the inconvenience was truly minor since a friend was there who knew someone she could call on to help. This person also directed me to an incredibly nearby place to have the tire fixed. The man who fixed the tire was quick, helpful, and only charged me 10 dollars. It was all done in less than an hour.
But somehow, it makes me feel like I shouldn’t have to pick up any dirty undies today.
Thankfully, I guess, I have this blog to keep me motivated. (Can you hear the sarcasm in my voice?)
So I got up and started the dishwasher which didn’t get started last night. I wiped down the kitchen cabinets and table. I picked up a few things in the living room. I checked bathrooms for clutter and closed kitchen cabinets and my dresser drawers.
I’m still cranky, but at least the kitchen won’t be a mess when it’s time to go start supper in a minute.
I feel the same way! If some kind of inconvenience happens or maybe I just had a bad or busy day I think that I shouldn’t have to do any housework. I also use this same logic for my weight issues. I had a bad day so I have a right to drink this 44 oz coke and not exercise.
“I look for excuses anywhere I can find them. I can turn any slight change of plan or inconvenience into a great excuse to throw everything I don’t really want to do out the window.”
Your brutal honesty is like life-saving surgery: painful, but necessary. This is something I truly wish to change in myself. Thanks for your insightful posts.
I really think if you lived next door, or even across town, we’d be friends! Thank you for helping me to realize I’m not the only one! 🙂
This is hilarious and completely true. Had to get my tyre changed so don’t have to pick up undies. Totally how I think but reading it gives it a different perspective. Our loopy logic and made up laws about how the universe should be eh. That’s half the battle.