....it pours! Seriously, this isn't a pity-me post, but man there is a lot going on! It's ridiculous. I feel like the past 2 weeks I have been trying my best to utilize every waking moment in being productive and I'm still behind. what the??
I know it will all be over soon and more calm-ish. but for some reason my life has always had this pattern of when there's one thing going on, 10 more gang up, all at once! For example, I had to accompany at a choir concert last night. Which means the past week I've had to learn an entire concert's worth of music, and the last 2 days required me to be there for 4 hours each morning to practice, and I had to change around some lessons so I could be at the concert last night. This has been in the plans for a few weeks. Doesn't sound so bad, until you add that it was the start of a new month, so a new TVMTA newsletter was due. And this one had important dated info about some upcoming events so I actually had to get it out on March 1st. Add to that that I finally got an updated list of the TVMTA members, so I had to whip out a new directory of 75 people, in one day. THEN we had a TVMTA board meeting last week, and decided on about 10 new things that I am basically the one responsible for organizing. A couple of which had to start now.
It still gets worse... festival is this weekend for 13 of my students. So I have had to get information sheets and prizes for those who are participating. Plus I had to schedule some play-ins for them this week. AND I am in charge of the lunch for the judges at festival, which is quite the organizational heyday, about 15 emails a day it seems! And I also have group lessons for my students in 2 weeks, which means that I have to send out and collect their availability sheets this week.
Collin's team went to state last weekend, which required that I get a "good luck" breakfast together, posters for the stat girls' rooms, and a care package for the head coach.
So on top of all this I am also still the primary chorister and ward organist. And as of yet I have nothing to teach "Follow the Prophet" with, and I'm due to start organ again in a couple of weeks and haven't even looked at the pieces.
My good friend is having a baby shower Friday and I can't go, so I had to find a cute gift, wrap and mail it off to her mom in time for it to arrive for Friday.
I'm still in charge of the CCFA support group, and I started a team for Take Steps as well. Like I need one more thing to get emails about.
I'm also in a musical number for a Trek fireside coming up. Have I looked at that? no.
My house hasn't been cleaned in 3 weeks, not to mention we've got loads of stinky wrestling laundry.
I have a puppy that requires a good deal of attention.
I still need to make treats for Play-Ins and some friends that have done me favors.
And I need to make a hair appointment! bad! :)
And I need to work out!!!! as if there is time for that.
...So, this is what my life has consisted of lately, and will continue probably through this week. I have some great wrestling and puppy pictures to load up but today won't be the day! I'm sure no one will read this which is fine, I just wanted to document that I have been trying my darndest to get stuff done I need to. And when people look at me with a "wow you must have a lot of time on your hands" look when I say I teach piano lessons, I want to have a good reason to smack them! at least I know in my heart it's not true. And I keep asking myself one proverbial question...how the heck did I get so busy.
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. . .And here I am at 10:30 in the morning just getting up. Man, such is the life.
Ok, not really. I'm done with being a bum. My bum week has ended, I have decided. Reading about all you're doing motivates me to be more productive with my life. You are always doing so much, but you still find time to talk to me. :) And through all this craziness, just remember: WICKED IN 3 WEEKS!!!!
FRIEND!!! Is there anything I can do to help you??? I know I don't have a ton of time right now, but if there is anything I can do, just let me know. I'm more than willing to help you with projects - even if it's just cutting/coloring things for primary. :) Love ya friend!
P.S. - Since you are super busy, I totally would understand if you have to dog me & not go to PNW...unless that would be a good "release" for you. :)
Wowzers busy girl! If your this busy now...I can't imagion how busy you'll be when you start having kids! Ahh.
Ok friend. The truth hurts. JUST SAY NO! I know you are like the nicest person EVER! But it's ok to say no. Maybe you should practice your deligating skills. I am sure there are other people in these organizations that could help. They should be stepping up to help you. I don't know how you do it. I tell Jason all the time I am amazed at how many things you are involed in! I am a sloth compared to you!
Staying busy is great! You are involed in WONDERFUL causes and activities! Just take it on breath at a time! You are amazing! And your dog is freaking the cutest thing ever!
Ps.....I miss you. We are friends outside of "wrestling" so I better act like it!
xoxo!
Anyone who thinks that teaching piano is a stress-free, easy-peasy job has another thing comin'! You don't just teach piano...you run a full-blown studio and program. You are just as busy as any other school teacher...guaranteed!!! I hope those students appreciate what you do for them. Not all teachers are as dedicated as you are.
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