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Doing Things By HalvesDoing Things By Halvesby Davina deWittsI do things by halves. Sometimes, if Im lucky Ill get 80% done before I allow myself to get distracted, just stopping short of completion. Just look inside my wardrobe and see the amount of things completed to 80%. Unfinished bags Ive started sewing, knitted scarves with the knitting needles still threaded through, unsent postcards that are too old to post, a half assed filing system (the stuff that needs to be filed is in a big fat pile next to the phone). Look inside my email account and see 10 draft copies of letters Ive been meaning to send (one is dated back to a year ago), and other countless emails Ive left unread with the intention to read and reply. If I do eventually finish something, the pressure has to come from an external source (like a boss (which I dont have at the moment), or an irrevocable deadline). But even then, the journey to completion certainly isnt a pretty one. Its sorta like carrying a whinging child up a very steep hill. Eventually, all the noise and distraction stops me from doing what Im meant to be doing and Im forced to listen to her concerns. "You dont want to keep going?" I say, "What do you want to do then?" "Eat". "Okay", I think, "Ill let her have her way this time so she shuts up". I go to the fridge and feed her. Then I go back, ready to begin the journey again. But shes still hungry. So I go back and forth to the fridge until Im sure food cant possibly be a concern anymore. "You know you really should clean the bathroom before you start again", she says. "Youre absolutely right", I say. "Ive been putting that off forever". After finishing the bathroom, I feel a little bit tired. I only manage to carry the child another couple of steps up the hill before she says, "You really ought to rest. You cant get anything done in the state youre in right now. Why dont you see whats on TV?" "But Its almost 2pm" I say, "I have to reach the top by 8pm". "Youve got plenty of time", she assures me. "Once youre rested, you will be able to get to the top much quicker". I dont really believe her but I know I need to rest. So I put on the TV. "Oh, its Oprah, great!" One hour later: "Oh, Dr Phils on. Hes so relevant." One Hour later: "Its Totally Wild". This is where I draw the line. "Look", I say, "Totally Wild is boring and educational, and the intro music is driving me nuts". "Youre right", says the little girl, "wed better get a start up the hill again". Finally were off once more, but I realise were running very low on time. Im also extremely tired at this point, but Im forced to keep going or risk not making it at all. At 7 oclock I begin to sprint with the toddler on my back. Now its my turn to whinge to her. Its a crazy sprint and Im forced to leave out certain tasks due to time restrictions, but I make it finally, albeit rushed and 10 minutes late. Ive finished but Im certainly not satisfied with the outcome. So the moral of the story is this: Imagine how much stuff we would get done if boring educational shows like Totally Wild were on at an earlier time slot? Author Bio Davina deWitts runs a clothing accessories store, with stock from Australias most talented designers. She also believes shes a social commentator, finding intriguing what most consider banal. If however you would like to indulge her, read her Fashion Blog. Article Source: http://www.ArticleGeek.com - Free Website Content |