Friday, February 20, 2009

What Spreadsheets Reveal

When the program began, I never thought I'd get behind. Daily pushups/situps – pish, I already did them. Walking some each day – no worries. Read a good book or two – even better. Journal regularly – absolutely already a habit ...

Turns out, I was fitting things in as it suited me, as I had time, and telling myself how structured I was. When it's in a spreadsheet, and I have to make a notation for each item ... those zeros are surprising. What? I didn't walk anywhere for a week? Read? I want to read my fantasy novels. Write? I can't think of anything to say.

So each little thing turns out to be a struggle. A day goes by so quickly. Mine aren't as full as others' are, and I begin to see where I could be more focused. I'm having a hard time fitting in the ordinary practice I'd like to do on the current forms, such as spear vs. sword. I'm behind in stances. I'm behind in miles walked. I'm two Gung Gees short of a full load...

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