KatherineZJ of Revgals writes:

Greetings from the land of the Big To-Do!

It seems like every year I enter into the summer with a growing list of HUGE projects/events/trips that seem to have a permanent place on the ‘to do’ list.

This year I have a huge move pending so that takes up an entire list all on its own, but it doesn’t take a big event like that for me to make plans bigger than my summer can hold!

How about you?

Is this the third summer in a row you have made a pledge involving your garage and actually getting a car into it?
Did you once again miss the registration deadline for the continuing education event of your dreams ?
Are you starting to think you couldn’t even find the tents, let alone get it together to pull off a camping trip?

Here is your chance to get it out into the open and OWN your Big To-Do! Who knows? Maybe making the list will help you move the Big To-Do to the Big Ta-Da!

I can get me some ambition and drive my family crazy. Maybe I AM like Nellie Forbush in “South Pacific” (you know… A Cock-eyed Optimist?)

I dared to come up with a list….

1) What home fix-it project is on your Big To-Do?
Realistic: The roof is first. We’re in the “getting estimates” stage. (We just did the water heater… fun times.)
Optimistic: If we can, doing the front steps, walk and driveway would be great.

2) What event (fun or work) is on your Big To-Do?
Realistic: keep up with the weeding…
Optimistic: Shall I go adventurous and say “dig up all my bulbs, separate and re-plant them” — it could happen!

3) What trip is on your Big To-Do?
August. The beach. It’s gonna happen! Ain’t no maybe about that!!

4) What do you wish was on someone ELSE’s (partner, family member, celebrity, etc…) Big To-Do?
Realistic:
Organize and de-clutter the garage, maybe even new storage units (i.e. racks, shelving)
Optimistic:
Re-organize (new fixtures) in my closets.
Re-do my kitchen (floors, countertops, cabinets)
Re-do our bedroom

5) Getting inspired? What may end this summer having moved from the Big To-Do to the Big Ta-da? Realistic:
Finish two more classes.
Get The Harpist packed and off to college.
Help Reedy Girl get ready for high school.
Optimistic:
Lose 20 pounds.
End world hunger.
Bring world peace.

OK, that’s it!

Deb