Kayla - some stress = a lot happier :D

I've made an interesting discovery today.  I am mostly responsible for my own stress.  I've actually known that for awhile, but it kind of hit me today.  Why I'm not sure, but I do seem to have to re-learn lessons A LOT!  I think I understand something, decide to change myself to make life better, and end up slipping right back into my old (and easier) ways.
I've realized that while I don't seem to take on a lot of projects (which makes me feel like I'm not doing that much), I do tend to take on really big projects all at once!  As if you hadn't noticed haha.  Does a complete re-write of my novel and a complete overhaul of my basement sound like a lot to take on at one time to you?  It's really starting to to me.  And because, for some reason, I think I'm Wonder Woman, I seem to think I should be able to do both of these things, work my part time job, run errands with Bon, keep up with all of my friends and family, and eat decently, all while keeping any shred of sanity that I still possess.
So, I'm thinking that one project at a time would probably make a lot more sense, and possibly cut down on a tiny bit of my stress.  Basement first.  Kev and I are hoping to put a giant dent in that project this weekend.  I'm talking being ready to paint and carpet very very soon!  Ikea and I shall be meeting again in the very near future!  Instead of trying to plan all of that and do all the work it requires, while berating myself for not finding time to edit and re-write, I'm just going to focus on the basement.  And hopefully with that determination, I can have it done even sooner than I thought possible!  Then when it's done, I can focus on making my writing a full time job like I really want to.
I can't believe it took me so long to take the advice to say no to some things in life to cut down on stress.  Anything you can think of that you can say no to so that you aren't as frazzled as I've been feeling?  Take a sec to think about it.  Then dance around to this rather amazing song of the Footloose soundtrack (which I purchased today).  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFY1lkl1EHg  Do it.  Dance around, regardless of who might be staring at you like you've lost your senses.  I guarantee that it will also release some stress.
<3 Kayla