As one might imagine, I’m a list maker. Not only does this give me clear indication of what’s expected of me, but I get the satisfaction of checking off the completed items.
You have to know how to work a list, though. You can’t just make a list! You’ve got to think ahead to the pay-off!
For example, listing that you need to “clean the bathroom” is only going to get you one “check”. Hardly worth it, is it?
But if you list out:
Scrub toilet
Scrub tub
Change towels
Evict illegal squatters
Shake rugs
Well, now look how many things you have to check off! Now that’s a proper list.
I find my old lists in jacket pockets, at the bottom of my purse. Some of them are quite obvious.
Milk
Bread
Eggs
No mistaking that list.
But then there are the lists liable to make you frown with concentration. I found this in an old purse:
Don’t forget to bring to next gathering!
Ruler
Lasagna (uncooked)
Beads
Stretchy Cord
Duct Tape
Antacid
Yikes! What do you suppose was going on there? What gathering? What was the duct tape for? No, no, no. Let’s not think anymore on that one.
Let's just start another list: Things I've Found in my Purse and Possible Reasons Thereof.