What a very busy week - 2 coaching tips enclosed

My week was most certainly busy.  Of course, only 4 levels of my life, even came to the surface all week:  Class (I'm in a crash medical class), work, study, and last, sleep !  What ever time was left !

Not much else entered my life this week !  I did have a little free time Tuesday night, so I went over to dinner at the Moose.  And I did make it to the post office this !  That's about it !

Sleep ... One of the most important things we need, and it can often come last.  But of course, as a single, with the responsibility of everything in your life, you too, know it to be true, that this can often be last on the list !

Also, eating right !  Where my class is, there is basically only fast food joints.  So for 3 weeks, I have eat junk.  I can only imagine how much weight I have put on.  Sure, I could fix something for lunch. But then that would mean, taking time to go to the store, and plan this.  That time doesn't seem to fit lately !

It's now the weekend.  I was so tired last night, I was in bed by 10:30.  I'm a late night person (12-1-2am).  Not these last 3 weeks !  Instead, I have been going to bed early, and often getting up by 3 or 4 am to study !

By choice, I decided to stay in bed till 7:30am this morning.  Not only felt that I deserved it, after getting an A on my skills test yesterday, but knew I need it.  That' 9 hours.  Now, hopefully I can get a lot done this weekend, without dragging !

Know, that I'm a fairly organized person.  I divide tasks over, days of the week, and weekends of the month. For me, this is, not only the way to get everything done, but it allows me to divide it up, instead of having it on ONE HUGH LONG LIST ! (TIP 1) LONG LIST can often cause folks to run from themselves !  It is best to divide tasks up !

So, this weekend, on my schedule is balancing check books, and change the air filter in heat/air system !  I have already balanced the check books !  The air filter, I have to go to the basement.  That's not something I usually do when it's dark outside, nor 1st thing in the morning (when my coordination is not quite in place !).

There were a few things, that I did not get done on schedule this week !  Basically cause it was better than I choose to complete the tasks that were heavier at hand.  Like studying !

One thing I didn't get around to, was write on my Coaching Blog, so I have already done that this morning.  Also need to wash the dishes, that I did not do, on my daily routine of Thursday !

My biggest project for weekend ... I've got to get in 15 hours, towards renewing my hypnosis certification !  It's due April 1.  See how I plan early ?  You have to, whether you are single, or anyone !  At least I do.  If I do not, something will always get in the way, to stop me from things that must be done.  KNOW, I am not a procrastinator, "unless" it is something, I have yet to figure out the answer ! (TIP 2)  If you are a procrastinator, set priority to get this resolved NOW !  Break the habit !

I've yet to look the rest of my list for the weekend.  I usually do this the night prior, which is very important for someone who wants to "begin on schedule" !  But, I decided to watch TV last night; not that anything was on !

Tonight, I meet with my class reunion for dinner.  Yes, I organize this too !  About 10-18 of us meet each month for dinner.  It gets me out of the house, from working 24/7.  Sometimes, it is worth being the organizer of things:  #1, it's in your hands and your choices, and #2, it gets you out of the house !


So what did you do in or with your single life this week ?

The busy single lives we lead ! Writing is good for the sole

Naturally, as a single, we're responsible for everything in the household !  Whether it be dishes, the trash, cleaning, etc.  And then of course, we have our jobs; and if you have kids, there's even more responsiblility.

My week has most certainly been busy.  I pulled four 18 hour days, with work and school/test/exams; and to top it off, both my parents are suddenly sick this week.  To top it off, my folks are in Florida, and I am in Virginia.  My folks spend the winter in Florida, though this year, they went in September of 2012 and did not come home for Thanksgiving/Christmas (I went there).

Tuesday, learned, that my mothers blood pressure has been up to 200, on and off.  Every time I had called lately, my mom seemed to be home, so I have not had the chance to talk to my dad.  The moment I caught up with my dad, he told me.  Also, a muscle is rubbing on a part of her eye, and making her eyes go crossed.  Also learned, that my grandmother had this, and soon after, had a stroke.

Talking to mom, she had been to Dr, and going again today.  Yesterday, learned, that the DR told her, she was allergic to her blood pressure meds, and took her off, and gave her nothing in return.  Later learned, the DR only gave her about a 3 minute appointment, on today's appt, again, with no new meds.  She had gone to eye DR yesterday, and now was waiting to get into see a Neurologist, who was many days out, pre-booked !

Wednesday, learned that my fathers' CNA, had to call my mom, who was out with a GF, to let her know, his lips were blue.  Later stage of Hypoxia !  Learned this word in my medical class this week !

The nurse came in and gave him more oxygen.  Thursday, he did not get out of the chair all day (took sponge bath), and my mom said, he was becoming very very weak.  He refused to go to the hospital.

Yesterday, Saturday, he became confused, so the rescue squad was able to take him to the hospital without his permission.  He has Double Pnuemonia.  So glad he is there.

Friday night, I slept 8 hours, but all day, I was so sluggish, that I had to take a 3 hours nap.  This was all before he went to the hospital.  I guess the week finally caught up with me !  After learning he was in the hospital, I was even more worthless.  I just talked on facebook to friends and text friends, and didn't even watch the TV movie in front of me.  This really helped pass the time.

It's a new day, and waiting for shift change in hospital, so I can find out how my dad is doing.  I hope today, to make up for all the work I did not do yesterday !  And hope, I am not as sluggish !  I have habit of fussing at myself, when I don't get my work done (I can be my worse enemy); but I guess every one deserves a little time off to recoup.  But today, my plans will be to make it up.

Remember, "writing is good for the sole " (and I don't mean the soles of your feet).  That is why it was helpful, to just write on facebook and send those text yesterday.  It's times like this, we need friends; and when we can't be physically with them, we can write them, on venues like facebook and text !

And, that is why I began this blog.  So that I can just write, and hoping you will join me here and do the same; and converse !  Making new friends, to be there, for the single !

Dining alone as a single

If you are single, hope you get out, even if alone !
Don't be afraid to go out alone.  Whether it be to the movies, play putt putt, go out to eat !

Such as going out to eat, take a book, take a project ... Sit there, enjoy your meal, even if on your own !

Last night, I went out.  Seldom do I go out alone, only because, I am always working, and I usually only go out, if I have dinner planned with friends.  But yesterday, I was already out; had showered and gotten dressed, so why not !  I also ran into 3 different couples that I knew and had not seen in a long while !

There were several singles, eating alone, at the restaurant I was at.

Eating alone, gives you a chance to just sit and think.  A chance, that maybe you haven't had time to just sit and think.

Take the time to enjoy yourself "out" alone !  You deserve it; you need it !  Being with folks all the time, doesn't give us that quiet time that we often need ! 

Try it and discover, it's great !  Remember, you are not alone ... You are with yourself !

Next Friday is Single Appreciation Day

What do you have planned ?

In your area, call some singles and get together & celebrate !

Singe Life - Getting it all done !

PS.  Over next 2 weeks, I may not be writing at all in this Single journal (see below).  While waiting on me, how about you write a few posts !

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Wow, decided this week, to take a crash medical class.  Doing this, in case my mother would need help in caring for my dad; other reason, possible career change (would like part time job, on the side, in the medical field' I already have my Medical Codist certification).

The book for this class is 550 pages; must have this completed, along with in class quizzes and tests, over next 2 wks.  Then one week lab class and another clinical.

Friday and Saturday (day and night) read over 17 out of 21 chapters, that must be completed before Friday.  Class is 8am-2:30; then to office to work; then more reading and studying.  Wednesday, I have my "Girls Night Out" dinner.  My next 2 weeks are 100% full !

Friends called over weekend and wanted to go out, but I didn't dare !  Must get in this reading and all my regular weekend work; then Sunday is Superbowl !

This summer, considering the idea, of beginning my Masters.  I tell ya ... No life when going to school !

Are you a school junkie or going to school ?  Share how you get it all done ?