Fix & repair-procrastinators unite! A thread that aspires to inspire

[BLEmom]

Wow our list would be soooo long. Really need the hubby to read this thread.  😜

We removed a partial wall several years ago and he still hasn’t finished off the ceiling where the wall was. 🙄
I always procrastinate on getting the vehicle inspected. I have one that needs inspection now.  Let’s see if I can do it before having to pay the late fee….

[tekmantwo]

I intended to reply to this thread a couple of years ago but, you know---😆

[daydream]

How to Overcome Procrastination

• Make a to-do list: To help keep you on track, consider placing a due date next to each item.
• Take baby steps: Break down the items on your list into small, manageable steps so that your tasks don’t seem so overwhelming.

https://www.verywellmind.com/the-psychology-of-procrastination-2795944

I'm a habitual procrastinator and at present I'm putting off my reviews of the 3 lodgings I had stayed in last month. I should do a mind map and do 1 property at a time. Or do bit by bit with paper and pen. Arggghhh it's not going to happen. 

 

Spoiler

My sea-facing room on Penang island for USD 8. Stayed 4 nights in a King room all by myself on 17 July. The review is not going to see the light of day.

 

 

 

[Hotteok]

I'll bookmark this and read later. 

[Tronora]

I am happy to report that drawers 1 & 3 in the commode, and bureau drawer 2 have been fixed!

 

Woo-hoo!

 

However, bureau drawer 3 now needs my attention ... one day

Edited August 30, 2023 by Tronora

[IceBreeze]

4 minutes ago, Tronora said:

I am happy to report that drawers 1 & 3 in the commode, and bureau drawer 2 have been fixed!

 

Woo-hoo!

 

However, bureau drawer 3 now needs my attention ... one day

Congratulations on fixing the respective drawers 1 & 3, and drawer 2.

 

Are you going to share pictures of your result and hard work?

[Tronora]

2 hours ago, IceBreeze said:

Congratulations on fixing the respective drawers 1 & 3, and drawer 2.

 

Are you going to share pictures of your result and hard work?

 

Thank you! And no, no pictures. You'll have to take my word for it

[IceBreeze]

1 minute ago, Tronora said:

 

Thank you! And no, no pictures. You'll have to take my word for it

I will make exception for you @Tronora. If it is your camera or phone being broken, you can put that as number 4 to fix...  ...soon...   lol

[IceBreeze]

On 7/7/2020 at 7:03 PM, Tronora said:

This thread is meant to be encouraging for procrastinators. You are not alone! (Am I alone? )

 

I have items in my home that needs fixing. You too? And they keep slipping out of sight? Because they are still 'working'.

 

Write your list here. Maybe it will help? I wrote mine in a spreadsheet. That did not help.

 

I like lists. Particularly when I can strikethrough

 

My list:

Drawer 1 & 3 in commode (chest drawer?)

Desk drawer 2 & 4

Bureau drawer 2

 

Food cabinet door, lowest hinge

Corner cabinet door, topmost hinge

 

If you don't have a problem with procrastination, lucky you

 

 

I must say you managed to speed this up a lot since July 2020! Sorry, I could not resist to say this. 😊 Maybe you forgive...lol

[daydream]

5 hours ago, IceBreeze said:

commode

 

 

Well done, Sister Tronora. How long did you take to clear the clutter?

[Amygdala]

This girl has inspired me. I have already completely redone a buffet with sanding and paint, also a wardrobe, painted the room, and were getting new carpet installed tomorrow. Everything before the new service year since I had some wiggle room in August to spend on renos.  

 

[IceBreeze]

8 hours ago, Imagine said:

 

 

Well done, Sister Tronora. How long did you take to clear the clutter?

Thank you @Imagine for sharing @Tronora's commode on here...lol. I think the quality of her work is great! State of the art...lol

[Witness1970]

I have always been a sort of procrastinator.  It just seemed that there was more to do than I could do sometimes.  Maybe it was more a matter of priorities,  Fix the most important things and let the minor things go for a while.

 

My problem today is not procrastination so much as ability.  At my age,I cannot safely climb a ladder to fix a problem with a light or ceiling fan.  If I get on the floor to fix something down low, someone would literally have to lift me off the floor.  (Not an easy job at all.)

 

I would tell alll the younger people not to procrastinate.  Someday, you may wish you could do things like that again.

Edited August 31, 2023 by Witness1970
corrected spelling of procrastination

[IceBreeze]

1 hour ago, Witness1970 said:

I have always been a sort of procrastinator.  It just seemed that there was more to do than I could do sometimes.  Maybe it was more a matter of priorities,  Fix the most important things and let the minor things go for a while.

 

My problem today is not procrastination so much as ability.  At my age,I cannot safely climb a ladder to fix a problem with a light or ceiling fan.  If I get on the floor to fix something down low, someone would literally have to lift me off the floor.  (Not an easy job at all.)

 

I would tell alll the younger people not to procrastinate.  Someday, you may wish you could do things like that again.

It doesn't matter if you edited "procastination", or "procastinate", or not. Our "pro" on here @Tronora understands it anyways...lol.

[Tronora]

On 8/31/2023 at 1:38 AM, Imagine said:

 

 

Well done, Sister Tronora. How long did you take to clear the clutter?

 

No clutter to be cleared   Just lacked glue. Or something.

[IceBreeze]

1 hour ago, Tronora said:

 

No clutter to be cleared   Just lacked glue. Or something.

Now I hope (and pray) that @Tronora didn't use Wood glue to lacker her commode...lol. Special since I took note of the "Or something"