list of things i've been wanting to do for ages but have postponed

DISCLAIMER DU JOUR: i'm trying to get better at making "lists." my lists are too wordy. when i send people text messages, they are usually 2 "pages" long, and very often 3. i suppose cutting down on cluttery words should also be on this list.....but look how many sentences i used just to say that.

1) visit my mcdonald's family. the reason for putting this off is that i know from experience that there's no time for them to sit around and chitchat with me if i pop in for a visit. i see some of them on occasion, but it is very seldom. i have so much love in my heart for a lot of them and miss them dearly.

2) CRAFT PROJECTS. beading/beadwork/jewelry-making, painting, sewing....these are all things i used to do for years when i was sick. i bought a variety of beads about 2 YEARS ago and still have yet to resume the hobby. bought specific fabric for making a specific purse about 4 months ago and still haven't made it. i think i just get burned out on discipline. i discipline myself on the important things and it saps the energy out of me, leaving little discipline for pasttimes. plus it seems counterproductive to force myself into a regime of something that's supposed to be creative, free-flowing, and soothing! that goes for blogging, too.

i desperately want to make bethany a handmade baby gift!!!

3) movie-watching! we buy movies from amazon when there are deals, and also from entertainmart in springfield (used movies/games/cds), and they sit on the shelves for sometimes months before i get around to watching them. most recently, we got "revolutionary road" and "the reader". i have yet to dedicate the time to watching them although i would like to!

4) making photo albums

5) seeing a genius idea for a halloween costume come to fruition :p