A real update

It is August!

I love August. I'm turning 28 in 3 weeks. TWENTY EIGHT. That's very, very old.

So, accordingly, I'm trying to behave like a wise-old tree. Like someone who has lived the very lengthy years I have would.

It's not going well. I'm still going "AAHHHH!!! I HAVE SO MUCH TO DO THIS SEMESTER!!!!" and then I sit on the couch and disappear into a book or play with the baby and not much gets done.

BUT

Now it's August. SO, the clock is ticking and I must be productive.

Things to do this week:
Chose and hire someone to install the basement carpet.
Determine, and if necessary shop for, clothing for our FIRST family portraits (Saturday!!)
Take family portraits.
Hang out with sadly neglected friends.
Set up a study spot in the house that is clean, organized, inspiring, and mine (I've been feeling displaced in my home lately).
Grocery shop
Go to bank
Review budget
Apply for at least 3 jobs.
Maintain progress on house (preferably add to it)
Oh... be a mommy. :P

Things to do this month:
Begin work on thesis
Begin FINAL semester of graduate school
Send out email reminding everyone they have to call me "Master" the entire month of January 2011.
Pick up and tailor bridesmaid dress. Buy converse.
Pack a lot of stuff.
Turn 28.
TRAVEL NOWHERE

Things to do this semester:
Finish thesis (ah-hahahaha)
Finish coursework.
Pack up house and get it on the market!!!

I feel much more organized now.

What do you put on your desk/quiet area to keep you focused or inspired?