weekend to-do list

so i'm posting this to kind of help keep myself accountable. i've been falling back into a depressive rut with the change of seasons (otherwise knows as S.A.D.) and letting some responsibilities slip away from me.

no need to comment, since this is kinda just for me, but i think knowing people will see this can help me stay motivated.

SO here's everything i want to get done this weekend:
• laundry (INCLUDING putting it all away)
• shower!
• wash bed sheets
• clean my bathroom
• set up 32qt tubs for Spaghetti and Coffee Bean
• get Spaghetti and Coffee Bean settled into their new tubs
• clean Pumpkin Pie's tub
• double-check everyone's temps and equipment
• try to rearrange where everyone's enclosures are
• winterize the pool
• vacuum the upstairs
• Roomba the downstairs
• get new ReptiChip block soaked and broken up
• start going through my closet (i don't intend to finish this one this weekend)

i'm not really striving to complete this whole list, but it'd be nice! i'm hoping to get through at least half, and keep the ball rolling through early next week.

i'll probably post updates when stuff gets done, again to help keep myself accountable.

thanks for reading! let's go me! [emoji3]

Good ol seasonal depression. Good idea. Accountability is a great way to stay motivated.

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Good ol seasonal depression. Good idea. Accountability is a great way to stay motivated.

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i thought so, too! SAD can suck it!!! first thing to do: gather my laundry!

If I didn't make lists I don't think I would ever get anything done.

don't forget to make and eat dinner.

:hungry:

on the menu:

appetizer - yellow lemon lemongrab bars and corny on the cob
main course - spaghetti marinara noodles
dessert - pumpkin pie
beverage - coffee bean juice, hot or iced

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Originally Posted by Ax01

don't forget to make and eat dinner.

:hungry:

on the menu:

appetizer - yellow lemon lemongrab bars and corny on the cob
main course - spaghetti marinara noodles
dessert - pumpkin pie
beverage - coffee bean juice, hot or iced

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hahaha this is such a nice post. thank you! and i'll try not to forget to eat!!! i'll eat when i feed the cat. [emoji3]

waiting for the iron to heat up, moving wash to dryer, and enjoying my friday night!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...37fc753ec4.jpg

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waiting for the iron to heat up, moving wash to dryer, and enjoying my friday night!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...37fc753ec4.jpg

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What are you going to do with iron???

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What are you going to do with iron???

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soldering iron! it's to make air holes in the plastic tub! [emoji3]

tubs are done and snakes are in. NO MORE PYTHONS IN GLASS ENCLOSURES!!! going to clean Pumpkin Pie's tub next.

i rearranged everyone that i wanted to move, and Corny is now in Spaghetti's 20gal glass enclosure which was originally Yellow's glass enclosure (i moved Corny bc the enclosure he was given to me in had no locks).

woo!

Did you shower today? I think you got a lot done today. Good on ya! We will help you. Cause we lurve you!

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Originally Posted by Sunnieskys

Did you shower today? I think you got a lot done today. Good on ya! We will help you. Cause we lurve you!

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thank you!!! you're too sweet. [emoji4] i'm proud of myself, but tomorrow is aaall the household cleaning so i hope i can keep going.

no but in the morning i was going to shower and clean my bathroom at the same time. two birds one stone!

honestly this post has really helped me. i guess the idea of lying to a bunch of people on the internet is a great motivator for me! LOL.

Don't make me fly out and see you lol.....

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Originally Posted by Sunnieskys

Don't make me fly out and see you lol.....

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that's my other great motivator: people seeing me and my house look like sho*t LOL

Sho*t? Is that like a really bad and long sh!t lol

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Originally Posted by tttaylorrr

thank you!!! you're too sweet. [emoji4] i'm proud of myself, but tomorrow is aaall the household cleaning so i hope i can keep going.

no but in the morning i was going to shower and clean my bathroom at the same time. two birds one stone!

honestly this post has really helped me. i guess the idea of lying to a bunch of people on the internet is a great motivator for me! LOL.

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A bunch of people on the internet who care. Who also share a hobby of yours and care about your snakes. I love this forum i feel like I have hundreds of balls lol

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That must hurt pezz.....lol. I'm in a mood, sorry.

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A bunch of people on the internet who care. Who also share a hobby of yours and care about your snakes. I love this forum i feel like I have hundreds of balls lol

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this was so nice. thank you, Pezz!!!

myself and the bathroom are squeaky clean.

time to vacuum and wash my sheets!

You’re doing a fantastic job! I bet your sneks are loving their new digs, and you’re loving the rewards of your motivation. I’ve been having the hardest time with seasonal depression. My new doctor suggested a duration of 30 minutes each morning with a SAD lamp and getting into natural light without sunglasses for 15 minutes each day. I’ve been doing it for a little over a week and it’s helping. Maybe you could try it? I’m going to start using your list plan! Thank you for sharing.

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Originally Posted by DLena

You’re doing a fantastic job! I bet your sneks are loving their new digs, and you’re loving the rewards of your motivation. I’ve been having the hardest time with seasonal depression. My new doctor suggested a duration of 30 minutes each morning with a SAD lamp and getting into natural light without sunglasses for 15 minutes each day. I’ve been doing it for a little over a week and it’s helping. Maybe you could try it? I’m going to start using your list plan! Thank you for sharing.

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one of the things my doc recommended is lists; it helps break things down and seem more manageable, plus the act of "crossing stuff out" is very rewarding.

i've been needing one of those lamps forever. do you have a link to one you use?

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Originally Posted by tttaylorrr

one of the things my doc recommended is lists; it helps break things down and seem more manageable, plus the act of "crossing stuff out" is very rewarding.

i've been needing one of those lamps forever. do you have a link to one you use?

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Yes! the use of lists to cross out is immeasurably beneficial for accomplishing goals, and helping with depression by setting up life motivation right on front of your eyes. even something as simple as
1: get groceries
2: call doctor
3: buy stamps

it helps me with avoiding procrastination and gives me actions to focus on.

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Originally Posted by Godzilla78

Yes! the use of lists to cross out is immeasurably beneficial for accomplishing goals, and helping with depression by setting up life motivation right on front of your eyes. even something as simple as
1: get groceries
2: call doctor
3: buy stamps

it helps me with avoiding procrastination and gives me actions to focus on.

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exactly; it doesn't have to be elaborate or for big tasks. on bad days i write lists of things to do when i get home, from running an errand to remembering to brush my teeth!

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myself and the bathroom are squeaky clean.

time to vacuum and wash my sheets!

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Great!! My bathroom needs cleaning let's add that to your to do list as well! Lmfao

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I bought a lamp on Amazon for my son. I don't know to links on an iPad. But when he does use it, it seems to work.

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soldering iron! it's to make air holes in the plastic tub! [emoji3]

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Nice didn't think about that. I always used a leather punch... I will have to dig my out to make my girl a carrier just in case we ever go to the vet! Thanks for the Idea[emoji1]

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things left to do:

• winterize the pool
• vacuum the upstairs
• get new ReptiChip block soaked and broken up

i'm very proud of myself! i'll try to finish the other stuff earlier this week.

thank you all for your words of encouragement!!! it felt good knowing you guys were helping me out. [emoji3]

I'm so glad you started this thread, as I have been struggling with procrastination for a couple of years now, and this thread made me realize I need to really focus on making lists again.

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I'm so glad you started this thread, as I have been struggling with procrastination for a couple of years now, and this thread made me realize I need to really focus on making lists again.

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glad i could help someone some how. i hope you can start your list-making soon!

Consider yourself lucky that you're inside your comfort bubble however....I just bought a home this weekend and my list is as follows starting today at 9am.

Schedule my home inspection, and verify schedules with the realtor, inspector, and myself.

Write and drop earnest money check at the realtor's office one hour from my workplace

Finalize pre-approval with the bank....verifying w-2's, 2016 taxes, paystubs, employment history, and submit completed offer after it arrives from the realitor

Attend home inspection after working 10 hour shift

Verify bank authorized appraisal

....and then after that's done more paperwork....a LOT, LOT more paperwork actually.

EVERYTHING in the process is on tight deadlines as well.....



All in all, the two new extra bedrooms I'm attaining will be GREAT breeding rooms. I'm pricing out freedom breeder racks as well :D :D :D

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Consider yourself lucky that you're inside your comfort bubble however....I just bought a home this weekend and my list is as follows starting today at 9am.

Schedule my home inspection, and verify schedules with the realtor, inspector, and myself.

Write and drop earnest money check at the realtor's office one hour from my workplace

Finalize pre-approval with the bank....verifying w-2's, 2016 taxes, paystubs, employment history, and submit completed offer after it arrives from the realitor

Attend home inspection after working 10 hour shift

Verify bank authorized appraisal

....and then after that's done more paperwork....a LOT, LOT more paperwork actually.

EVERYTHING in the process is on tight deadlines as well.....



All in all, the two new extra bedrooms I'm attaining will be GREAT breeding rooms. I'm pricing out freedom breeder racks as well :D :D :D

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my sister just went through all of that a month or so ago! congrats on the home!!! i hope everything goes smoothly. :)

Shower should be more than a weekend goal. I hope that's at least a 3 times a week goal.

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Shower should be more than a weekend goal. I hope that's at least a 3 times a week goal.

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She never said it was just a weekend goal she said it's one of her goals for the weekend... I'm a tad amazed out of this whole thread her PERSONAL hygiene is the part you decide to comment about... Also even if it's was an annual goal that's really none of your concern.

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She never said it was just a weekend goal she said it's one of her goals for the weekend... I'm a tad amazed out of this whole thread her PERSONAL hygiene is the part you decide to comment about... Also even if it's was an annual goal that's really none of your concern.

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My response was meant in jest. Sometimes I forget people can't see me sneering through the monitor.

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My response was meant in jest. Sometimes I forget people can't see me sneering through the monitor.

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i appreciate the jest-ture [emoji14]

I use the HappyLight Touch, Natural Spectrum Energy Lamp. It’s by Verilux. It works really well.

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I use the HappyLight Touch, Natural Spectrum Energy Lamp. It’s by Verilux. It works really well.

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THANK YOU!!! i'll look into this! :) <3

I went on a date last night with a woman I met, and she is studying psychology and she mentioned that CROSSING THINGS OFF OF A LIST INCREASES DOPAMINE! (pleasure hormone) AS WELL as a great way to accomplish goals.

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My response was meant in jest. Sometimes I forget people can't see me sneering through the monitor.

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That is why yI would suggest using a smiley or something...that is what they are there for.
Something like.... [snarky comment] followed by: I'm just kidding around! :P;)

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I went on a date last night with a woman I met, and she is studying psychology and she mentioned that CROSSING THINGS OFF OF A LIST INCREASES DOPAMINE! (pleasure hormone) AS WELL as a great way to accomplish goals.

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yup, dopamine releases when you accomplish a set goal. I wouldn't get any prep done at work if I didn't make prep lists.

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Originally Posted by Godzilla78

I went on a date last night with a woman I met, and she is studying psychology and she mentioned that CROSSING THINGS OFF OF A LIST INCREASES DOPAMINE! (pleasure hormone) AS WELL as a great way to accomplish goals.

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first, i hope your date went well!!!
and YES i knew there had to be a physiological response! thank you for sharing!

My house has been in a perpetual state of chaotic mess for weeks, maybe months, and TODAY I made a list and y goal is to cross out all of them, or at least AMAP, one at a time, and it feels great! I might actually get the house cleaned today!!!

and YES! Taylor, the date went awesome, set up date 2 already! :sweeet::date:

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Originally Posted by Godzilla78

My house has been in a perpetual state of chaotic mess for weeks, maybe months, and TODAY I made a list and y goal is to cross out all of them, or at least AMAP, one at a time, and it feels great! I might actually get the house cleaned today!!!

and YES! Taylor, the date went awesome, set up date 2 already! :sweeet::date:

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yay, that's awesome!!! and i wish you luck in getting things done! i know you can do it!!!

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Originally Posted by Godzilla78

My house has been in a perpetual state of chaotic mess for weeks, maybe months, and TODAY I made a list and y goal is to cross out all of them, or at least AMAP, one at a time, and it feels great! I might actually get the house cleaned today.

and YES! Taylor, the date went awesome, set up date 2 already! :sweeet::date:

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a second date can help act as motivation to get your pad clean.

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a second date can help act as motivation to get your pad clean.

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HAH, good thinking!!!

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Originally Posted by Pezz

a second date can help act as motivation to get your pad clean.

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:yes: yeah that is certainly fueling the goal.:gj:

Make sure the list is reasonable. I made a list a mile long, was seriously considered going back to bed... then thought... I have a three day weekend. I always say “If I just had one more day” every Sunday night. So my goal for today is what I’d use that one extra day to do...do some more of my snake set up in the basement and spend about 20 mins each of quality time with 3 of my noodles.
Have a TREAT LIST for yourself when you get some extra time...total feel-good.
And TAKE CARE. <3

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Make sure the list is reasonable. I made a list a mile long, was seriously considered going back to bed... then thought... I have a three day weekend. I always say “If I just had one more day” every Sunday night. So my goal for today is what I’d use that one extra day to do...do some more of my snake set up in the basement and spend about 20 mins each of quality time with 3 of my noodles.
Have a TREAT LIST for yourself when you get some extra time...total feel-good.
And TAKE CARE. <3

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There is nothing wrong with a big list, it really doesn't matter how long it is, the main thing is to focus on ONE TASK AT A TIME, and cross it off, then onto the next. If you only get ONE thing done on the list, that is still and accomplishment, and still feels good.:)

I felt overwhelmed and daunted :weirdface:tears: like a failure before I started

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I felt overwhelmed and daunted :weirdface:tears: like a failure before I started

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now you know what works for YOU and that's what is important. failure is a good thing if you learn from the experience. [emoji3]