Well, I think I shall skip the eating a frog part, but I did let one of the employees go this morning, which counts. One of Bobby's friends no less. He really didn't have any counter position when suggesting that this really wasn't a good fit for him. On account of it being true. Still, no fun. I dislike being the bearer of bad news. Now to spend the rest of the day working on fixing all the stuff he messed up. Sigh.

We call that worst first in our house and use it both to describe homework, chores, and sometimes dinnertime.

I am thinking I need to do a massive brain dump of things I want/need to do at the home. Something that will prompt me though to look at it or better yet would let me track when things get completed and move the next task up the list.

I'm thinking about doing a retro pin-up photo shoot as a present (well, the pictures will be the present [which I suppose is stating the obvious]) to Tim for our 1st anniversary. This place is running a 50% off Groupon right now, so I'm really tempted to do the 1- or 2-outfit package. But my jerkbrain is all "Yeah, your husband thinks you're attractive, but seriously, not pin-up attractive, what is wrong with you?" So I'm torn because my jerkbrain is a jerk.

You should totally do that.

But my jerkbrain is all "Yeah, your husband thinks you're attractive, but seriously, not pin-up attractive, what is wrong with you?"

Husbands are notorious for liking the things their wives do--the good ones, anyway--especially if the things they do are sexy. Since the pinup is accentuating things he likes about you, and the pictures are for him, then punch the jerkbrain in the throat and enjoy dress-up.

Um, yeah, totally do it! If they're awful, just don't give them to him...but I suspect they'll be awesome.

Steph, that's a great idea for a present! You should totally do it. You'll be cute as hell, too, going by your wedding photos.

I have a friend who says, if you have to eat a frog today, eat it first thing in the morning and get it over with. Another variation on the theme. She says it to get herself to CrossFit.

Sitting in the doctor's office. Follow up appointment. Nothing has changed so I expect to be outta here quick.

If they're awful, just don't give them to him

But post them here so we can tell you THERE IS NO WAY POSSIBLE FOR THEM TO BE AWFUL. And then give them to him.

Steph, you should absolutely do the pin-up photo shoot. Also, your jerkbrain is a LYING LIER WHO LIES.

I am safely back from Kansas. The con was small, but fun, and possibly the best-run con I've been to. I have now tried REAL BBQ, and understand what the fuss is about. (Erin, it was Gates, and I know you don't think they're All That, but I still really liked it.)

I have accepted that I have to do pen and paper organizers to keep on top of what I need to do. Digital can be a back-up, but I have to write it down first.

I think you should go for it, Steph.

what task management systems do you guys use? Paper, electronic, PC, phone, what?

I use my Outlook calendar a lot, for both work things and non-. If I have "remember your 11:45 Saturday hair appointment" pop up five minutes before I leave work on Friday, there's a solid chance I'll get there.

For things that I know I'll need an extra reminder about, I'll send myself an email before leaving work.