I tend to hide my head in the sand....a lot! I just avoid things that make me nervous, scared, ashamed, etc. That's why I don't go in the basement anymore. I would rather go to the laundramat then go downstairs and feel the frustration I feel at all the mess down there. I will go without getting an inspection sticker on the car, for fear that I will not pass and would have to face the fact that I need work done on it. I won't check the balance in my account when I know it isn't good news.
So today was about facing some of those things. I know, I know. I really need therapy. I would agree. But that is another thing I "forget" which I think is subconcious avoidance, what do you think? So, in the spirit of trying to change those things I made two steps today. I made an appointment for the car to go in the shop Friday to get the necessary work done for an inspection sticker, and I looked into renting a dumpster to clean out the basement, I also arranged for some help from two of the custodians at my school who are so amazing they offered to help.
Ahhhhh, I know I will do what I can to avoid facing it, but I really need to do those things.
So, for those of you who are thinking...oh yeah, that's a lot to do in a day...well for me it is. Baby steps my friends, baby steps.
Til tomorrow,
Cindi
This is absolutely fabulous!!! Thank you for commenting on my blog. It is good to know people are reading it!! I hope you will keep reading. I will update soon as we are all settled. You are making some great steps. The biggest one is admitting we have a problem or a fear, or just something we need to work on. I am proud of you for taking the steps you did!!! Keep up the good work, never give up and always remember to get up again when you fall and you will succeed!!!
ReplyDeleteCynthia (a mission to be happy)
Have a :0) day!!!
Your blog is wonderful and gutsy. I think the first step in changing is acknowledging the need to make the change. Wow! You are doing it publicly. You are giving others an real example. Applause, ,applause applause!
DeleteI applaud your determination to face your "fears" one at a time. I think sometimes the hardest thing about making a change is taking that first step. Once you do that sometimes momentum takes over and you find you don't want to stop. We also have a basement that is filled with crap (mostly other members of my family's...ahem!) but we started working on it section by section and it is gratifying to see how much can be done in a short time. I also hate to bring the car in because it is NEVER good news but I forced myself this week to schedule my inspection and oil change and discovered that I had a credit at the dealership that covered the whole thing!!! Sometimes the news isn't always bad. Hang in there, Lady...you're doing great!
ReplyDeleteMary Ann