I have a recent obsession of timing things. I find it a lot easier to start a job I do not want to do if I set the timer for an alloted amount of time and see if I can get it done in that allotment or before. Such as cleaning the bathroom closet or the refidgerator or organizing other parts of the home that get a little out of hand :) But it does not stop there... oh no. I will set the timer for five minutes and see how many clothes I can fold when doing laundry. I will see if I can make the bed in two minutes. The thing I do most often is I will set the timer for 10 minutes in each room of the house. Once the timer goes off I leave that room and go to the next. If I get done before the 10 minutes is up then I have to figure out what can be organized in that room. Then once I have spent 10 minutes in each room I am done and can move onto other projects!
I believe this timing business stems from my mother always setting a timer for me to get my room done when I was a little girl. Oh the funny ways we are molded from child hood experiences. So yes I am obsessed... weird... definitely!
*I do have a timer that looks just like the one in the picture... and I love it. It goes into every chore with me :)
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That is so funny! I love it! I bet it really helps. Maybe I should get a timer, too! Although, I kinda try not to look at the time because I started making the days too long, watching the clock to see if it was getting any closer to when Paul gets home!
Oh my gosh Merm you are turning into me! It's a dangerous thing be careful ;)
Merm, I found your blog through Mels...I just had to say hello. You have such a cute little family and Zanna is beautiful!!
Oh ya, I met your brother and his wife when my hubby and I were house shopping in Lehi. They have a very nice home. Too big for us though :)
Kristi
How funny! That is a good idea. Especially on the bathroom for me. Thanks for the idea.
Ok so I swear I posted a comment on this one earlier but I may have been smokin crack. Love the timer thing I need help with all of that so a timer is a great idea...anyways talked to Ashley today and she wants to see you so lunch maybe next week how does that sound?
Merm,
YOur so funny. I love that you time yourself doing your chores around the house. I guess it makes it makes it a little bit more fun.
Michael was on your blog the other day and loved your music by the way.
So I have a Canon EOS 20D, I absolutely love it. It's so great. Scott just got the new one that came out the 40D, I think. It's amazing!! Let me know what you decide on. A good camera is worth the money.
What a great idea! I might have to try this timer thing out. You are such a cute little mommy! I remember the first time I met you and you sang "Darin's got a girlfriend" to me all night. I thought you were so adorable and you still are.
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