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the lazy perfectionist

March 12th, 2007

Hi Lorrie!

I am a lazy perfectionist. If I can’t be perfect at something, then I’d rather do a lazy, half assed job at it because I can at least comfort myself in knowing that I wasn’t *trying* to be perfect. Now, its a step up from high school where if I knew I couldn’t do something perfect, I’d rather just not do it at all.

I’ve also been known to be easily frustrated while shopping. If I’m in a grocery store and they don’t have one main thing I need, I’ve been known to put everything back, not buy anything at all and just leave. Possibly while getting very teary-eyed. As if the grocery store’s lack of stock is somehow a reflection of my shopping abilities.

Now that’s fucked up.

This weekend, I managed to go to several stores that didn’t have specifically what I came there for, was able to continue shopping, didn’t cry, and have made alternate plans to purchase the items elsewhere.

Its a small thing but I feel like a big grown up now.

I’ve cleaned and organized parts of my bathroom (not the tub or the medicine cabinet) and kitchen (not the cabinets or fridge).
I re-organized my bookshelves.
I gave a huge bag of clothes to James to give to Lisa (outbox give away).
I cleaned off my desk a little bit.
I ordered a slip cover for the couch.
I hung two hooks in the bathroom.

I still need to:
Vacuum this week.w00t!
Get cork for kitchen wall The cork I got was in rolls. It isn’t as nice as the tiles but was half the price. Unfortunatly it tears very easy and sheds. I’ve reinforced the edges and holes i poked in it with packing tape and will ModPodge the front side to seal it. The two rolls are currently living under my bed under some books to flatten out.
Get screws for third hook
Find 3″ angle brackets. Buy wood, sand and wax for shelves.
Get paint for desk
Make some rug decisions (4×6 to 5×8). Maybe bamboo? (def something stiff and/or heavy that the cats can’t eff up too bad by playing with it.) FLOOR. I’m going to splurge and do it. Now… which ones?
Find some fabric for curtians (window is 84″ x 87″)

Target:
Litter box Happy cats!
Lamp
Sheets (Thomas O’Brien)? The ones I like only come in Queen. Poop.
Corner shelves for shower. Maybe. Totally forgot. Not convinced I want them either.
Contact paper

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