There’s a lot to think about
My mind loves to get jumbled up. It loves to get overwhelmed. It loves to feel like everything is crashing down on me all at once and I’m doomed. I’m not. I know I’m not. The things that worry me (my debt, my future), don’t really matter that much. At least not today. The things I want to do (write more, post on my YouTube channel consistently) aren’t limited time opportunities. If I’m still here, so are they.
Today, I’ve been working on getting my mind a little less jumbled. There’s a laundry list of things I want to do and want to work on, and I am trying to juggle the time so I can accomplish it all.
Here’s the list as it stands now (though I’m sure I’ll look back and notice things I missed).
- Finish my taxes.
- Read my book club books
- Finish reading Gone Girl (I’ve been reading for three months now)
- Edit all my backlogged YouTube videos
- Post a YouTube video
- Post consistently on my YouTube channel
- Start a weekly vlog
- Start the Anthony Bourdain-esque Briana in China series
- Finish my NaNo novel
- Restart Briana’s Money
- Stick to my budget
- Roller Skate more
- Get my phone fixed
- Finish Big Magic Buddy Read
- Finish my ARCs before the deadline
- Clean my house
- Host a housewarming
- Plan my Read Harder Challenge books
- Make an audio book (with a classic novel)
- Build community in SZ
- Look into freelance editing
- Fix up Briana is Going Places
- Decide on my fall job
- Finish my CFP course
- Decide on my future job
- Save money
- Stop procrastinating during work and leaving work to the weekends
Every time I think of something, another thing comes up. It feels like a never ending list. I just thought of two more things to add, all dealing with travels. Making this list did help though. My brain feels a little less foggy and overwhelmed.
I can’t believe we’ve already been thrust into Q2. First, I need to do a Q1 review. I want to sequester myself on a beach somewhere this weekend, but payday is a little too far away for me to do a proper sequestering. Instead, I might have to just stay in my house all day. I haven’t indulged in any resting at home lately, so it might be the next best thing.
Another thing I wanted to do: host a game night. That one I can try to put into action today. I just need to be brave and message the Longhua group. I think I can I think I can.
This Monday Musings is true musings, just me thinking of things all over the place.
And now a quick recap of my past few weeks
I went to an improv class! More accurately, I went to two improv classes, and I’m going again tonight. Both were tons of fun, and I got to meet cool new people. That’s a win in my book.
I went to a movie night at a friend’s house! We watched Twilight, ate tons of snacks and made jokes at Bella and Edward’s expense. It’s been a WHILE since i watched that movie and now I want to reread the books.
I had some fun classes with my students. Jeopardy review is always a hit.
I had a video call with my friend Claire. I love her a lot, and I’m glad she’s my friend. She’s the type of friend who I can catch up with and still feel like we could’ve kept talking for hours after our hour long phone call.
My mom just celebrated her birthday. I’m glad I got to check in with her and see how she’s doing. I miss her.
Honestly, I miss everyone. I love my life, but I still wanna wrestle every little bit out of it that I can.
I think I need to stop for now. Not that I don’t have more to say, but I think I could go on forever.
Quick Stats:
Reading: Big Magic (loving), Gone Girl (enjoying but going slowly), To Swoon and To Spar (an ARC, I loved the others in the series), This is Where You Belong (a reread on a semi-hiatus)
Thinking about: My fall semester job
Listening to: My Spotify Daily Mixes, Gone Girl audiobook
Love you lots! Bye!
Briana