Ducks in a row

by E.P. on November 2, 2009

It boggles my mind how some people can be so terribly disorganized.

I am a planner and a list maker. I enjoy plotting out my day and exactly what I will be doing. When I leave my house for the day, I plan exactly where I need to go and in what order so I don’t waste gas or backtrack. When I go to the grocery store, I have a categorized list to help in choosing my food for the week.

I think about the future more than just one day in advance.

And I plan, plan, plan, even though I know some of these plans will be scrapped as their time draws closer.

I don’t understand disorganization, but doesn’t necessarily bother me as long as it doesn’t affect me. And it affects me way too often.

Surprise, surprise.

It’s official: I’m ready for Saturday.

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E.P. November 10, 2009 at 6:31 pm: Heh. Amen to YOUR comment. Disorganization at work (especially on a Monday) is the WORST.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 6:33 pm: I don't think there's anything wrong with that, though I'm not sure where my organization came from. I was never a stage manager, but I can only imagine.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 6:34 pm: Nothing wrong with planning ahead on vacations. I wish I had more time off, or I'd spend a lot of my time daydreaming about that. Unfortunately, I have 2 weeks off every year and I've used almost all of my time. Sigh.

How does your OCD come out in other ways?
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 6:38 pm: I wish I were more like you… “in the moment.” That sounds way more fun than being so organized all the time. (:
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 6:38 pm: How is this planner-ness helping you with your wedding planning? Because I've found my organizational OCD is coming in handy…
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 6:39 pm: Thanks! I, obviously, made it through.

I just have to remind myself that a lot of times, people at work don't plan ahead and even though their lack of planning affects me, I can have a better attitude about it. And I'm trying.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 6:40 pm: Sometimes it doesn't happen for me, either, but I also really enjoy making lists. And it makes me smile that you'll pull out an old list and mark off things on it. That's awesome!
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 6:40 pm: You're too sweet. And I've got a few Saturdays off in a row now, so yay!
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 6:41 pm: Oh. I was the SAME way in school. My last journalism class required group projects for every story, and I wanted to strangle two of the three of my teammates. It was really bad, but I made it through. So will you.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 6:41 pm: Glad I'm not the only one.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 6:42 pm: A-freaking-men. I hate them both equally. And I deal with both pretty much on a daily basis. Sigh.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 6:43 pm: Ouch! If I were in LA, I'd totally help you with the organization thing to make things easier. Because I'm the same way.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 6:45 pm: Too funny! It really surprised me there are so many crazy organized people like me. (It kind of makes me feel better… heh.) Whenever my plans get messed up, it makes me anxious, too.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 6:46 pm: I'm a big fan of a planner. Personally. (: But if your system already works for you, keep it up!
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 6:49 pm: Agreed!
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 6:54 pm: Aww, that's not good. I actually went to the grocery store last night without a list, and I forgot about half of it. So list making for me? A necessity because otherwise, I'd forget everything. :/

At least it's only one or two items for you.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 6:55 pm: I use my phone as a planner, and it is a God-send. Love it SO MUCH. And I don't leave home without it, either. It makes my day easier.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 6:59 pm: I cannot imagine dating someone who lives life from moment to moment if you are a planner. My boy, luckily, is generally pretty organized. But, even though it drives you crazy sometimes, y'all are still together. So other things must outweigh the messiness, no?
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 6:59 pm: Ack. I completely and TOTALLY know how you feel. That's the story of my life.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 7:00 pm: It makes me smile because you know exactly what I'm talking about. That makes me sad, too.

I want it to be the weekend again, too.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 7:00 pm: Cool! Thanks! I'll have to go check it out.
E.P. November 10, 2009 at 7:01 pm: I'm glad I am not the only one. Disorganization that messes up my organization drives me crazy! And sure, I can send you my grocery list. It's nothing special, but it works for me! I learned it from my mom.