Friday, March 19, 2010

{Stress}

I've been feeling pretty anxious this morning, slightly better now that I've talked it through with Mr. Pie. Sometimes the minutia of big projects can overwhelm me and tomorrow marks the start of our week-long cleaning project. Tomorrow will be mostly a fun day in Roanoke where we'll see a movie, have some lunch and make a stop at the lowe's down there to pick up our supplies then Sunday will start the heavy lifting: painting the kitchen cabinets in (EEK!) oil based paint! Why is oil based paint stressing me out? lol I haven't chosen the perfect shade of white for the cabinets either and that's stressing me out. I think I'm just going to paint it the true white that comes from the can.

I have two fairly large homework projects to do over break, and that's weighing on my mind. I promised a friend I would sew some vintage lace on to recycled-cotton pillows she's sewn(photos to follow), then this morning, as if that wasn't enough, I decided to start trying to plan what I'll be doing this summer. Do I take some courses at Community College to transfer? Should I find paying work? Should I volunteer if it means getting some decent job experience for a resume? The volunteering part sounds great, but I probably won't be able to afford to commute if they aren't paying me at least a little bit, and just regular summer jobs are not abundant in my tiny town where I wouldn't have to commute. Do I really want to work just for the sake of working? As Mr. Pie points out, we don't NEED the money. It would help, but it isn't necessary to live. I just don't want to be bored, ya know? And if I'm just taking two 100 level classes by Independent Study, I'll probably get bored pretty quick.

I have so much twirling around in my mind right now, which is why my anxiety is so high I think. It's too early for a glass of wine.

6 comments:

  1. Oh, I've been using oil-based paint all over the new house!! I had to use it to cover the wallpaper...blech! It was the only way or the liquid from latex paint would just bubble the paper beneath it and create a really bad look. Man, that stuff stinks..and wear a mask! You'll be fine. :)

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  2. For the summer...just take a break and not worry about school or work. Take it from someone who knows. Use the time to be creative, make some new stuff, knit new patterns or even take up some crochet. You can if you want, offer to babysit for someone and believe me that will keep you busy. I attended college while my daughter was young and now I'm a grammy/nana of 5 grands. I keep busy crocheting at the moment as well as reading :) Laid up with a sprain so I cannot babysit my youngest grandson but believe me, you'll be just fine.

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  3. Buy. More. Yarn. :) And now it's late enough for a glass of wine. ♥

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  4. Oh, I totally understand....but it's never too early for wine in my opinion! :) Just kidding!

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  5. I can see why you're stressed. Oil-based paint? That alone would freak me out. Being a student is stressful. As for the summer, either give yourself a break or do something that moves you closer toward your goals.

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  6. I definately think you should break and do what you love. And its never too early for wine! (unless you have class, then it is) :P

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