Sunday Reflection: 10/05/2008

Thoughts about the preceding week.

1. What did I learn last week? I learned to not underestimate the power of self-interest and greed, especially when weighed against compassion and concern for one’s fellow human being.
   
2. What was my greatest accomplishment over the past week? Baking three loaves of sheepherder’s bread on Saturday.  It turned out perfect. I don’t think I can tolerate the taste of bagged store-bought bread anymore.
   
3. Which moment from last week was the most memorable and why? The much-needed rain on Friday and Saturday.  The air smelled wonderful for the first time in months.
   
4. What’s the #1 thing I need to accomplish this week? I need to write more.  There are a couple of rants stewing in my mind. (Mel’s “Sorry, my womb just up and wrote this‘” at 2phatgeeks pretty much sums up one of those rants!)
   
5. What can I do right now to make the week less stressful? Avoid people when I’m feeling particularly bitchy.
   
6. What have I struggled with in the past that might also affect the upcoming week? My temper, my disdain for hypocrisy, and my tendency to say exactly what I think.
   
7. What was last week’s biggest time sink? Emnity of the Orcs III. Dear gods.
   
8. Am I carrying any excess baggage into the week that can be dropped? Yeah, but I can’t drop it.
9. What have I been avoiding that needs to get done? Halloween costume for Aya.
   
10. What opportunities are still on the table? What does this question mean, anyway?
    
11. Is there anyone I’ve been meaning to talk to? Yes. Will I? No.
    
12. Is there anyone that deserves a big ‘Thank you’? My twin, for being understanding when I need someone to understand me.
13. How can I help someone else this coming week? Cook tasty food for them.
14. What are my top 3 goals for the next 3 years? 1) Pay off ALL my bills. 2) Get down to a size 6. 3) Finish writing a story – any story.
15. Have any of my recent actions moved me closer to my goals. Yes, No, and Yes.
16. What’s the next step for each goal? 1) Keep doing what I’m doing now. 2) Stomach crunches and more walking on weekends. 3) Write down the crazy ideas I have when I’m half awake.
    
17. What am I looking forward to during the upcoming week? Playing LotRO. Writing.
    
18. What are my fears? Unpredictable abdominal pain.
19. What am I most grateful for? My twin.
    
20. If I knew I only had one week to live, who would I spend my time with? My daughter.