just say no.
I’ve been having a hard time saying no this year. so much for the big “year of the dog” optimism I had earlier on this year.
Here’s what I’ve accomplished this summer. a complete overhaul of the living room. painting a yellow stripe on someone elses motorcycle. volunteering to work on an equity project where I don’t feel valuable at all. volunteering at a community garden where I have to commit 22 hours of work between now and October 1st. It’s a best intentions of mice and men thing, and I’m feeling a little mousy.
there’s too much for me to do on my own. in case anyone out there needs help with anything, don’t ask me until winter of 2007-2008. I might be able to spare a half an hour for you then. But, it’s first come, first served. so whomever gets that half hour, that’s all I’ve got. sorry.
There’s this class that I tried to take in the spring, but life happened and I had to cancel. I’m so burned out now that even though the class is offered again in a few weeks, I think I’m going to cancel again. why you ask? well, I’ll be busy helping other people get their stuff done. I don’t think I’ve committed to anything yet - but mark my words some emergency will come up. it always does.
so, if you hear me say no - it’s nothing to take personally. It just means I don’t want to help.
