Tuesday, April 30, 2013

zebra---i know, i used it last year, but read on, you will see

last year i wrote about my son's wonderful drawing of the zebra--the painting explored - how the zebra got his stripes, and my son said (as the painting depicted) that he indeed got his stripes from the mud, that was in the picture with him----i went on to vow, how although we had displayed the award winning picture, i had never framed it--and i was to add that to my to do list---sadly to say and with no excuse, i have still not framed it---

so today i end with the word zebra as in the symbol of unfinished projects in my life and do not want you to miss the irony of this post being the culmination of this blog challenge----

the list would be long and boring if i were to include all of the zebra projects since last year's challenge---so i will share only a sampling


1. i still haven't finished cleaning out my closet
2. still haven't written notes and cards to many of my loved ones
3. still haven't firmed up my body enough haha, like that's gonna happen in my lifetime
4. still haven't started that project that is gonna change my life
5. still haven't gotten the big lottery win--
6. still haven't had a cookie decorating day with the grand-kids
7.hmmmm there are so many more zebra moments

so as we leave this challenge, i would challenge us all to do as many zebra things as we can do and to not beat ourselves up when we miss a few here and there--after all that little zebra still looks pretty sweet in it's original matted cardboard frame-----

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  1. But, the flip side is, you've accomplished so much in your life. These are just a few things you've dropped. BTW, closets in my house never get finished.

    Congrats on getting to the end.

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    1. you are right--i think we all have finished more than not ---some of those we really have no choice in, life just finishes them for us---thanks teresa---hope to hear more from your life---it think it would make an awesome read!!

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  2. I have a list of my own, but the challenge helped me put a dent in it with regards to my photos.

    I agree with Teresa...closets are never done!

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    1. oh for sure---but i love to see one done for at least a day or so :)

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  3. I still have no doors on my closet. I still need to write a letter to my aunt. I guess I have my zebra moments too.
    Good job on finishing the challenge. You did great!

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    1. you too--i guess we will always have them! thanks ruth, you too :)

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  4. I have numerous to-do lists... I lose them and then find them later and say, "Oh, yeah! I was supposed to do that. I need to write that down. Again." LOL

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    1. haha--i know---sometimes, i find lists and can't even make sense of what they were about, thanks jackie :)

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  5. Zebra moments also means conclusion of A-Z challenge, Lynn. Congratulation. It has been wonderful reading your posts. I'm sure you will get to do all the fun in your list. Especially that cookie decorating ;)

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    1. awww thanks, yes that one would be at the top of my list :)

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  6. It just makes me like you more to know that you have so many unfinished projects. I'm the exact same way. We'll just keep chugging on. Maybe some day we'll fit it all in...

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    1. haha, i am glad it made you feel that way kate--and we will ;)

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  7. I like this idea, zebra projects, and I have a long list of them.

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    1. wanna compare--haha not the kind of contest one likes to win--thanks susan :)

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  8. I like the reminder to not beat ourselves up. Thanks!

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    1. yeah i am glad i threw that in too, thanks so much joy :)

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  9. Ah yes, we all have those Zebra moments....unchecked lists! Time to get your Za Za on! Hop over to my blog and see what that means - then you can get that Zebra list taken care of! Cheers & congrats on A2Z completion - that's a huge accomplishment!
    Texas Playwright Chick

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    1. thanks so much, it has been a kinda long journey:)

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  10. 'so today i end with the word zebra as in the symbol of unfinished projects'

    That is brilliant, Lynn. :) Congrats on finishing the A-Z, though!

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  11. haha thanks so much suze--somehow, i knew you would appreciate that ;)

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  12. Ruth needs to get doors on her closets...i was going to say "that is why closets have doors - so you don't have to clean them!
    Go to WalMart, buy a picture frame, stick that cute picture in there and hang it! Tonight! Let the zebra go! Then you forget all the rest of the stuff! And I'll think of one of my zebras and do it, too!

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    1. haha--thanks for the push donna---i am gonna do it, at least before my son's birthday party, in may ;)

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  13. Great post! My list of zebras is a mile long, but I'm learning as I get older that I need to cut myself some slack. I'll get there. :)

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    1. that's what i say too--most of it will still be there--thanks dana :)

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  14. Congrats on completing the challenge. :)

    And I too have a longer to do list. Still aiming towards it.

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  15. Now that I am retired I have a 'nice to-do' list and even that doesn't get done. Enjoyed following you in the challenge. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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    1. oh yeah, i have heard so many people that have retired say their list is even longer! i really enjoyed following yours too, thanks and congrats denise :)

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  16. I have a zebra list a mile long. However, I do get motivated to work on it when spring hits. This week it's shampooing the carpets and cleaning out the closets. I have already gotten rid of so much!

    Good luck with your zebra list :)

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    1. oh yeah, i am planning on frank renting a steam cleaner for the carpet upstairs--thanks for reminding me theresa!!

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  17. That's a pretty short zebra list, which means you must have done TONZ. =) Here's to conquering what remains, and a pat on the back for all the other things you did do. (Or slice of cheese, which ever you prefer.) ;)

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    1. haha, i thought of you tonight, crystal as i used my last slice of cheese----thanks so much :)

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  18. a zebra list... I like that idea. I am going to have to try this out. It may help refocus me a bit. Lynn, it has been such a pleasure reading your blogs throughout the atoz. THanks so much for reciprocating and just investing your time in writing. You have a real talent. I look forward to keeping in touch through comments. Z :)

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    1. awww thanks so much zoe, it has been my pleasure, visiting your wonderfully creative blog!!!

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  19. Zebra projects will never leave us entirely, but just don't let them control you. On the one about writing letters to loved ones. I have a ministry called Corinthian Writers. If you are on Facebook then just click and like this page. I post all the time about writing to your loved ones. Our ministry is a handwriting ministry. So maybe my posts can remind you to defeat that zebra.
    https://www.facebook.com/CorinthianWriters

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  20. I would have to say that my list of zebra projects grew longer this month because of the Challenge, but I wouldn't have missed your blog or the many others I found in exchange for a shorter list! Congratulations on finishing the Challenge, Lynn, and thanks for your visits and comments.

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    1. i know what ya mean--i am glad i did it too and i am glad you are back dot!!

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  21. I have MANY of those zebra projects myself!

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  22. lately I am forgetting everything. I have a list, a mile long, and yet at the last minute remember it. For instance... sticker on the car expires today. I remembered at 4:05, station closed at 4. Today is voting day. I remembered because every one had signs all over their lawns. *sigh*

    I have a sticky note on the back door to remind me about PTA Wednesday, and orthodontist appt on Friday and open house on Thursday.

    Know what I'm doing tomorrow, on my day off?

    Riding a zebra off into the sunset. :0)

    (and maybe getting an inspection sticker for the car)

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    1. haha, you kill me----i would love to see you riding that zebra---and i know the feeling, it's like i go to say something and if i don't say it right away, like if someone interrupts me---it's gone :)

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  23. Having unfinished projects means that we can never complain about having nothing to do.

    Lynn, congratulations on finishing the A to Z challenge!

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    1. you make an excellent point cynthia---thank you :)

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  24. I usually make several lists but I tend to either lose or forget about them before I finish everything.

    www.modernworld4.blogspot.com

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  25. me too gina---but isn't it the best feeling when ya find an old list and are able to cross lots of things off!!

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  26. One thing that helped me to check off my project task list was following Chalene Johnson's 30 day push challenge which is free online :) Great way to figure out how to tackle all your "to do list" items :)

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    1. i might just have to check that out! thanks :)

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  27. Lynn! I love this analogy and you just managed to make me feel so much better! I was sitting here, beating myself up for all I haven't gotten done...thanks, as always...

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    1. hey meredith----haha, i am glad i did---and i have to fight with myself all the time--about what i haven't gotten done and what is really important :)

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  28. I've been running behind!!! You are motivating me!!! I will call that patent attorney tomorrow and get information on how to proceed with one of my ideas! Thank you!
    Hugs to you!
    Marie

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    1. yay---let me know---thanks marie and for the hugs :)

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  29. I just realized that I never congratulated you on another great A to Z! I can really relate to this as I have so many unfinished projects too. For starters, I'm still trying to follow up with A to Z comments. Good luck with completing your old projects, or finding new ones.

    Julie

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  30. I have to make lists for everything!! I have the world's worst memory. Congratulations on completion of the challenge :)

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  31. Lists are so helpful! Good luck! And I was wondering if you could please do me a huge favor and click the link I just posted on my blog? It's to win tickets to a concert! It would help so much, thanks! :)
    Juliet
    www.apurplesky.blogspot.com

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