about getting from point A to point B in the most interesting ways possible

If you're a large woman in America, your whole life is an opportunity to feel self-conscious, embarrassed, resentful and way too big. You can hide in the corner or on the couch, you can go to therapy, or you can put on your lycra bike shorts and get out there and move.
—Jayne Williams, Slow Fat Triathlete

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July 14, 2005

Joyeux Fête Nationale de France! permalink

Hey everybody, it's 14 juillet! Wuhoo!

I have this attachment to Bastille Day that I can't explain. I really like the idea of it. So, this morning, I watched the Tour and was pleased to see a Frenchman win today's stage. I've invited seven of my coworkers to lunch and have heard from 3 of them. Sigh. Looks like A) it's not a priority and B) I'll be lunching alone. Oh well, like I care. I do, but I don't mind eating alone.
Queen Bee Creations Stylus Trucker purse
Last night we checked out a new comfort shoe store and bought two pairs of really cute shoes. I'm testing one of the pairs out today and they seem to be winners. But the best part was buying a new purse. It is so damn cute, and cool, and locally made! I immediately came home and checked out their web site, and then wrote them to see if I could come by and check out their seconds, one-of-a-kinds, and sale items. I'm going to call them in a little bit—I'm so excited! Like a little kid!

Pics from Salmon Street Death March
I cover the tree roots
wall painting
the Fremont Bridge from afar
a glass roof
Wrought Iron details
I had big plans of walking in this morning, but my body wasn't cooperating. So I took the bus. Not too terribly exciting, but I really wanted to get in on time, and be able to get home early this afternoon so I can get to mat pilates. Finally.

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In other words, if you don't really know when you're off track, you don't have a viable directive. The question "How will I know when this is off-purpose?" must have a clear answer.

—David Allen, Getting Things DONE


I don't know what I want. I mean, I have some general ideas, but ugh—the big picture is dauntingly cloudy. I know that as long as I don't know what I want, I'm drifting, and out of control. What to do?

Posted at July 14, 2005

Comments

oh great, now I have to spend more money!
must have bags.

Posted by: Chrissie at July 15, 2005 7:46 PM

You don't seem like you're out of control... isn't it possible to not know what you want and be aware of that, but also not be drifting out of control? Figuring out what we want is an ongoing process... I think... :-)

Posted by: fran at July 21, 2005 12:03 PM