Hey there, Pollywog —
I don’t know about you, but my November absolutely flew by. I can’t believe it’s time for another Look List.
This month was different for me. A little sadder, a little scarier, as I faced some big life changes, including the loss of an important (understatement) relationship.
This time around, my list was less about juggling obsessions or working on this site and more about taking care of myself. Starting to accept an uncertain future and giving myself space to deal with everything.
With that in mind, here’s my November 2015 Look List. I’m including some of the self-maintenance I did, because an important part of dealing with things that seem larger than life, whether they’re projects or life events, is keeping track of all the little victories.
And in spite of everything that’s happened, I had a few of those.
- Posted October 2015 Look List.
- Told three people about Persistent Polymath.
- Added Feedly button to site.
- Changed font of site.
- Knotted doll hair for re-rooting.
- Finished beading portion of multi-strand necklace.
- Started another multi-strand necklace.
- Shared writing resources with a friend.
- Added a Pinterest widget to site.
- Read two polymath-related articles.
- Updated Polymath Resources page.
- Added new plugins to site.
- Took a day off from site.
- Sent a dog-sitting email.
- Started two new re-roots.
- Took a hot shower and nap to combat a cold.
- Seriously polished two posts.
- Worked on __ post.
- Worked on mini beaded bag.
- Created graphic for Project Minimalism post.
- Polished and published Project Minimalism.
- Worked on maroon re-root.
- Started two Adopt an Obsession posts.
- Polished How to Start Working post.
- Created graphic for How to Start Working.
- Scheduled How to Start Working.
- Told two more people about Persistent Polymath.
- Added website to Twitter profile.
- Wrote in 750words.
- Worked more on beaded bag.
- Put beads away for a break.
- Added to Other Resources page.
- Put fabric glue on knots of multi-strand necklace.
- Finished multi-strand necklace.
- Worked on Tackling the T-Rex post.
- Experienced the loss.
- Tried to go to bed early.
- Got out of bed.
- Sent two dog-sitting emails.
- Made a Money Stuff file.
- Looked up apartments on Craigslist
- Mentioned to two clients that I need referrals for dog-sitting business.
- Spent several hours cleaning, consolidating, and packing.
- Told another client about need to build up business.
- Replied to two dog-sitting emails.
- Did dishes.
- Worked on beaded bag.
- Emailed apartment company.
- Looked more closely at apartments.
- Dropped out of beading challenge.
- Did a freaking fantastic job parking on the side street.
- Called apartment lady.
- Set up dog-sitting job.
- Refilled phone.
- Did laundry.
- Did dishes.
- Did more packing and consolidating.
- Made chili.
- Shared site with another friend.
- Polished Tackling the T-Rex.
- Created a graphic and added it to post.
- Scheduled post.
- Did several hours of cleaning and packing.
- Played around with Audacity.
- Came up with great idea for companion piece to Tackling the T-Rex.
- Made an adorable blog signature.
- Made a polymath definition graphic.
- Told three more friends about Persistent Polymath.
- Vacuumed downstairs.
- Gave a client some business cards.
- Made apple crisp.
- Asked another client for referrals.
- Did a ton of dishes.
- Got out of bed.
- Made bed.
- Sent a business email.
- Did laundry.
- Went grocery shopping.
- Made soup.
- Researched and seriously polished companion piece.
- Worked on __ post.
- Got out of bed.
- Ate a healthy lunch.
- Took P-dog for a walk.
- Worked at library in cafe.
- Made veggie noodle soup.
- Did dishes.
Re-reading this list, I did a lot more than I thought.
It also hits me that looking through the list helps me feel like I’m building towards something important-ish, but the simple act of adding to the list makes me feel like I’m surviving. No matter how sad or scared I am, I’m functioning, which is not something I thought I’d be able to do. So that’s pretty awesome.
But enough about me. Did you make a Look List for November, and have you started one for December? Let me know in the comments!
I make lists, but don’t keep them once everything is crossed off. My greatest joy is in the crossing. I write things on my list that are already done just to have that joy 🙂
Cyndi, a friend of mine from college did that too, and he swore by it. I tried it because of him, and have to say, I do like those kinds of lists for regular chores. Like when I’m doing major house cleaning. There’s some satisfaction in crossing out “clean the bathroom” with a nice aggressive pen stroke. “Take that, you fiend! You are now clean.” 😉
One foot in front of the next, right? You were very productive during the month! I have to say, #51 resonated with me — our apartment has no garage, so the whole street parking thing is a regular adventure. Sometimes I think a really good parallel parking job should get some sort of recognition. A medal. A small parade from the car back to your house. A tiara. Maybe I’m overthinking….
Bobbie, I fully support the idea of a tiara for parking recognition! Maybe a beaded one… loaded with Swarovski crystals.