Thursday, June 23, 2011

The 'Yes' List

We seem to live in a world of lists anymore.  There's the ever popular bucket lists and the to-do lists (included here is the honey-do list).  There are wishlists, checklists, playlists, grocery lists, summer reading lists and Santa's list.  There are lists that rank our favorite things and let's not forget about the S*** list.

I was reading skirt! magazine last night (I seriously love this publication--it's all about women, has great articles and short stories AND it's perfect to cut up after reading when I scrapbook for the lovelies).  Their theme for June's issue is Yes!  And on the front they ask, "What's on your YES! List?"  Good question...


My YES! List:
  • YES!  I will walk for an hour every day (this one is kind of a cheat since I already do this--what can i say, I'm starting off easy).
  • YES!  I'll stop procrastinating and use my time wisely (please try not to hurt yourselves falling out of your chairs laughing at this one).
  • YES!  I'll get those two bedrooms painted THIS SUMMER (No, I really AM going to do this.  Really. I am.).
  • YES!  I'll look for the blessings in my everyday routine (I'm sure there are some around here somewhere).
  • YES!  I'll stop calling my life boring (and get off my fat behind to do things so that there's no reason to call my life boring).
  • YES!  I'll write some fiction everyday even if it's only one paragraph (and even if it's the worst piece of fiction EVER written).
  • YES!  I'll try to be more sensitive to the needs of others (I know. Stop laughing.).
  • YES!  I'll try to stop calling people stupid even if they are (Nah.  That's just not going to happen.  How about I'll stop calling people stupid in a voice loud enough for them to hear me calling them stupid?).
  • YES!  I'll re-cover those dining area chairs before all the foam padding falls out through the worn fabric that covers them now.   (Or else our butts will be sitting in holes).
  • YES! I'll answer my phone even if it's a long-winded person I really don't want to talk to calling. (Hahahahahahahaha!).
  • YES! I will not cry when Birdie heads off to Texas.  (If you believe that, I've got a bridge I'd like to sell you!).
  • YES! I will say NO to gray hair. (That stuff looks fine on everyone but me).
  • YES! I will get my blender back from Birdie and DoodleBug. (College students aren't the only ones who enjoy a frozen beverage with Tequila or Rum in them).
  • YES!  I will stop my mind from wandering when someone else is talking.  (Even I am laughing at that one.)
  • YES!  I will clean up my language. (Just as soon as people stop pissing me off making me angry).
  • YES!  I will hold my tongue and lengthen my fuse.  (Hahahahahaha!)
Obviously, my YES! List needs work.  But it was fun trying make one! 

What's on your YES! List? 

21 comments:

  1. Now this list I can relate too. How about yes I will just say no more often so I won't feel so used. Or how about yes I will fold those stupid socks and underware when they are done in the dryer (nope, not going to happen but I have written it a few times, will that help?)
    Hope you have a great day today. God bless you my friend.

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  2. Oh wow, I can identify with so many of these!! lol First off, I've always been a list maker until just recently. Maybe that's what's the matter with me. I need a list. Truly, I get so much more accomplished if I have a list. And I know, I know...your mind is already wandering, just reading this! I see your eyes glazing over. lol

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  3. Julie- Oh that's a great one! I'll fold all the clothes when they get done in the dryer! Right. LOL

    Judy- My mother is a list maker and she will not rest until everything on the list is completed. I make lists and move things to the next day and the next and the next....and...wait, what? My mind must have wandered. LOL

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  4. I know I will always have a few laughs when I stop by here...you are a tonic :)

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  5. Yes, I will say NO to gray hair. Hahaha....I love that you´re actually saying NO, but manage to turn it into a YES. :)

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  6. Desiree- Thank you my sweet, encouraging friend!

    Betty- I had to get it in there some way! LOL

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  7. I SO relate to your calling stupid people stupid in a loud voice - I do it all the time. My daughters always try to hush me, and then I tend to raise my voice even more and say 'but she IS!' :O))

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  8. Oh I do love lists!! I particularly liked this one -- the yes list. Funny stuff! :)

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  9. Your list made me laugh, but I think you should have put some things in there that were actually doable. Well more than THREE things that were actually doable. LOL.

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  10. Jane- The lovelies try to get me to be quiet too---I don't listen. LOL

    Jessica- I like them too. I just never remember to take them with me when I need them.

    Robin- Are you saying that I'm not going to do these things? LOL It was a fun list!

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  11. I'm a list girl.
    We share many of the same things on the Yes list.

    ~ Mona : )

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  12. Oh I miss Skirt Magazine. That was a highlight when it would come out. Love your YES list too. And I love you too!!!! Thanks

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  13. Yes you're being very honest.
    My YES, is yes I will work through my "to do" list.
    Love the idea of a "honey do" list!

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  14. Mona- My mother is the ultimate lister! And she doesn't rest until everything is marked off!

    Barb- Don't they have one in Myrtle Beach? Thanks! I'm so glad!

    Mimi- The idea of a honey do list is all we have around here because 'honey' doesn't do anything that needs to be done. LOL

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  15. I loved your yes list! Was that your fictional writing for the day?
    Teasing!

    I am trying to work on saying no.

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  16. Gail- Thanks! I haven't written it yet, but I'm going to! Really. I am. LOL

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  17. This is your "Yes List" for June? Holy crow woman, there's good news and bad news: good news - you only have to hold your tongue for a few more days and you can continue to call people stupid after June 30th. The bad news is that you have a lot to get done! Get a move on! Don't you have some chairs that need recovering? :)

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  18. Clean up your language? I laughed at this one cos really it is so damn satisfying to use the 'f' word!

    My yes list would definitely have to include: saying no more often, draw myself a map to the safe place I keep putting things in but then can never remember where the damn safe place is! and yes to more 'me' time :)

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  19. Wow! Wow!
    We all can identify with so many of these!
    Always remember:
    All of us are always here to support you.

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  20. Fuses? We have fuses? I think mine burned out long ago. Sorry....

    And the "Yes, I will not cry when Birdie leaves for Texas"....you can keep your bridge listed on the MLS "LIST"...'cause I'm not buying!!


    My post for today: Fact or Fiction...you decide.

    Thanks for the visit yesterday...your comments are always treasured!

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  21. Now that's a list I can relate to! Especially the very qualified 'yes' entries. I mean, how can you not screen your calls? And stupid sometimes deserves to know. OK...always deserves.

    Good luck with this list.

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