Day 29 - July 29, 2011

I think everyone should shampoo their carpets yearly. Then why don't I follow my own advice? Good question. Because, like you, I have so many better things to do. But, using Grandma's handy dandy Hoover
I managed to do it today! (Confession: this may or may not be the first time I have shampooed my carpets. Ever. In the six years we have owned our house. Do as I say not as I do.)

It may not look like it here,

but Mike was a big help.

He did all the vacuuming. He was awesome at it. In fact, he probably vacuums better than I do. (Note for future reference: get Mike to do all the weekly vacuuming.) Then he napped while I shampooed. While he napped and I slowly pushed and pulled the shampooer, I got to thinking about all the things I want out of life.

• I want to become a better cook.
• I want to become more proficient at Photo Shop.
• I want to get caught up on my scrapbooking.
• I want to be a great photographer and take professional-esque pictures.
• I want to become a better teacher.
• I want to read all the books on my list.
  
• I want to be a more dutiful wife.
• I want to run a 5k without stopping to walk.
• I want my blog writing to sound more exciting.
• I want to have a spotless house on a constant basis.
• I want to spend more meaningful time with friends and family.
  

I want, I want, I want! But in order to get all my wants, I need:

• More hours in each day.
• More days in the week.
• More weeks in the year.
• Maybe a three day weekend every weekend?

I just need more time. So since I don't have that, now what? How do I get it all in. I don't have the answers, and neither do you I am sure. But what do you do to get more time out of your day? (My carpets look fantastic by the way.)