How I Fix Problems

Originally published at Jingwen. Please leave any comments there.

I was feeling a bit upset this morning, so upon getting home, I:

1. Washed all the dishes
2. Scrubbed down the kitchen
3. Wiped down and tidied the clutter on the dining table
4. Scrubbed the toilets
5. Scrubbed down the bathroom
6. Vacuumed the whole house
7. Wiped down all the glass and mirrors
8. Vacuumed and wiped down the interior of my car
9. Washed my car
10. Sorted out the laundry
11. Did the ironing
12. Paid some bills
13. Balanced my bank account

It says something about my character I think, that instead of finding comfort and solace in a chocolate bar and daytime television like others would, I throw myself into work and try to keep myself busy and occupied. Though to spend my only day off in X number of days (I think I was heading up to two weeks worth of work every day?) doing household chores seems almost like a waste of my time, especially as it didn’t help in making me feel any better.

The day can only improve though – I’m heading off to Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince tonight with a few friends. I have my wizard’s cloak and a wand at the ready (and lipstick to draw on my scar)!