We just don't have that kind of technology yet...

You know, the kind that could see inside my brain;)

If we did, and you could, I think it would be a glimpse into crazy town.  I am trying so hard to focus on simplifying  my life, I really am.  It just seems like nothing and no one else has caught up to that yet!  I am letting a lot more things go than I normally would.  For instance there is utter chaos in the room behind me right now, but since it's behind my back and I can't see it then I am choosing to not think about it.  Except for my acknowledging it here is thinking about it....whatever.

This first week of the new year has just flown by.  Since I posted my 12 twelves I have actually worked on a few of them.  I have taken a little more time for myself in studying (not everyday though--I will get better!) and Andrew and I are working on a pretty major DIY project.  Let's just say that it involves a lot of wood, trim, patience, cutting, patience, and more patience!  I will reveal it as soon as we finish it.  Hopefully that will be this week?  But, I may not get to the accessorization (that's a word cause I say so) phase before the end of the week.  What I want for the accessory side is a little more spendy than I originally thought it would be so I haven't done it yet.  But I know what I want and that's half the battle!

I am learning to write things down so that I don't have to hold it all in my head.  It's not really working out though.  Every time I write something down I think of 3 more things to add to the list!  But, I have started to say no.  Well, sort of.  In the past if someone needed something done I would try to do it for them asap.  This week I have been faced with several last minute things that needed doing for someone else.  I actually was able to think before blurting out some insane response of "I can do that for you.  I'll find the time tomorrow."  or something like that.  Instead, I have been thinking about my schedule, what my prior commitments are and seeing if I really could fit them in.  I actually told people no!  Mostly I told people that I really couldn't get that done for them this week and then gave them my best guess at when I really could do it in a stress free way.  If that time frame still worked then I'm doing it, if not they can find somebody else.  Right?

One of the last minute things that needed to be taken care of was actually something I needed to do for my calling in church.  It actually has some ongoing minor issues that are tagging along, but should be cleared up today (fingers crossed).  I found myself thinking a lot about what is important, what is worth getting all worked up about, and what are the best things for me to put my focus and energy into.  There were some things said and done that actually hurt my feelings at the time, but I was able to quickly recognize that they were all little things.  I don't really have the time or the energy to spend allowing myself to be offended or upset over them.  I know this is all very vague, but it isn't worth going into detail.  I have found this week though that I feel an immense appreciation for my Savior and the love that He has for all of us.  As well as our Father in Heaven and the love He has for His children, especially the little primary children!  I am looking forward to this time I have in primary and I can't wait to get to know each of these children.  It's one of the things on my perpetual to-do list that is truly worth doing.