An Update . . .

Okay, I said I would keep you posted as to how the index card system was working, so here it is. Not bad. I keep a set of my colored index cards with me at all times and there's a set on my desk. They are always handy for when I need to make a note of something that has to be done. I've made a note inside the cover of both sets of what each color is for in case I forget (which is a good thing because I've had to reference it several times already). The sets are spiral bound and the cards are perforated so I can tear them off, file them away, put them on my task clipboards, or wherever I need them to be. I love the colors and that helps me to use the system. I like small things and I've noticed that that component is helping me to use the system also. It may sound wierd, but that's the way it is. Anyway, I no longer have a variety of lists all over the place. Neither do I have little pieces of paper with stuff jotted down on them of things I need to remember to do. Instead, I have my index cards. They are bright and easy to see. The different colors signals my brain that I have a certain type of activity relating to my business that needs attention. There's a little tweaking yet to be done but overall I think it's working!

Back to Reality

Alas the time has come and gone and I'm back from the most wonderful vacation ever. I really hated to have to leave and come home. You might think that "hated" is a strong term, but you gotta realize how intensely I am connected to and need the ocean!!! I finally realized part of why I love the beach so much. It hit me the first day or two while we were there. When I'm sitting there on the shore looking out across the vast openness of the water, listening to the waves and seagulls, nothing else in the world exists. Nothing. Nothing is on my mind. Nothing bothers me. Nothing weighs heavy on my shoulders. Nothing demands my attention. No decisions have to be made, no errands need to be run, nothing needs to be done or taken care of. Now, if that's not paradise on earth tell me what is! I actually teared up Friday night when hubby tried to pry me away from the sand and the waves so we could start packing for the trip home. I just didn't want to leave. The beach is so soothing to my soul. It's calming, relaxing, theraputic, refreshing, and healing. I'm so very grateful I had those precious days there and am already dreaming of our next trip back!