Thanks to everyone for your sweet comments, emails, etc. We’re working on plans for a weekend away in September. I can make it until then 
Every once in awhile I have days like the other day. I know exactly why they happen – it’s all because of who I am, and how I function naturally. I have been told many times that I am a "Type A" personality. A short while ago, I did some scientific research on what it means to be Type A (if you count Google as scientific research). Here’s a definition I found on Wikipedia:
1. Frequently doing more than one thing at a time. (Yep)
2. Urging others to hurry up and finish what they are saying. (Mostly Honey – oops)
3. Becoming very irritated when traffic is blocked or when you are waiting in line. (Who doesn’t, to some extent?)
4. Gesturing a lot while talking. (Yep again)
5. Having a hard time sitting with nothing to do. (Double yep)
6. Speaking explosively and using obscenities often. (I sure hope not!)
7. Playing to win all the time, even in games with children. (Not with kids…and I’m a graceful loser)
8. Becoming impatient when watching others carry out a task. (Sometimes, depends on the situation…)
The main thing about me is that I feel like I need to have many things on the go. I need to do them all. Well. Very well. Even when I am doing many things, AND doing them well, I think I need to be doing MORE. I am learning, in my old age (ha!), to take it slower. Easier said than done, but I’m working on it.
Problem is, if I have nothing on the go, I get nothing done. The more I have on my plate, the more I get done. I just need to find that balance. Under normal circumstances, I am fairly good at maintaining that balance. And if I don’t see that I’m getting too busy, Honey is sure to tell me that I need to slow down.
But I’m pregnant. 7 months pregnant, with a big baby sticking out front. I almost forget about that sometimes (shocking, I know), in my continued attempt to get it all done. My body is working hard just being and supporting Baby D. I get that. Now I’m starting to apply it. Yay for me.
That all said, I’m not going to worry about the peripherals right now. Those would be all of the items outside of my family. If I feel up to it, and I have the desire, I might get to them. Speaking of my family, here’s a self portrait:
I got the link from Sarah D. Fun, and easy to download once it’s made. I think it’s a pretty good representation…except I never wear a hat.
Thanks again for listening to the griping of a pregnant woman, and being so sweet about it. I’m feeling back to my uber-positive self, with a slight dose of sarcasm thrown in. Feels good. Real good.
I’m pretty much type A as well. Glad you’re planning a getaway soon! LOVE the family portrait.
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I love you Ange, your personality is what makes you, you. Ever since I have known you (way back in the day
), you have been crazy busy. If you don’t slow down you might end up on bed rest. Your 7 months pregos, that is a job on it’s own.
Put your feet up!
I Wish we lived closer so that we could give you a hand. Two boy’s and a baby on the way, I know how hectic it can get but you still need to put yourself first sometimes.
Love you,
Jazz
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That’s hilarious! Matt fits every single description. I never ralized a connection, I just thought he was insane.
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I think that was the best definition of a Type A person I’ve ever read, it was like looking in a mirror. I mean I used to work two jobs, take care of Belle all day and my house got cleaned and dinner made and things baked. But since arriving in Ontario with nothing to do, (well there’s lots to do just not anything that needs to be done RIGHT NOW), I’ve done nothing but eat nanaimo bar and watch tv. Good luck finding the balance, I know it’s a goal I’m a long way from achieving!
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That’s a cute portrait=) Glad you’re feeling back to normal.
When I start to analyze myself I too end up at the same conclusion. I’m me, I can work towards change and improvment, but I like me now even with all the quirks. And I don’t honestly think my hubby would want me to be any different then who I am either…after all he married me right? Yay for being good with who you are=)
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Awww…I love the tag. Too cute!
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I’m glad you’re feeling a bit better and realised you need to slow down. But I DO understand, because I’m a type A personality as well. To a “T”. I know how it works, and I know how hard it can be to say no. Good luck finding that balance, it is not easy sometimes!!
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Gee, I never thought of myself as Type A before but it appears that I fit some of the definition…..
Oh well, I yam who I yam.
Glad you are feeling better! A break from CASB has got to help… I haven’t touched a computer in almost a week. Except for blogging of course!
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