Today’s assignment is to make a list of things that excite me and things that drain me:

Excites Me:  Writing things I want to write, reading books, spending time with my husband, artist’s dates, lunches/tea with friends one-on-one, watching shows I like, going to the movies, teaching, creating lessons that excite teenagers, dancing Salsa, eating good food, getting to see my granddaughter Charlotte, going to WriteHers’ Group at coffee shops, naps, early bedtimes, great quotes, positive stories, peace, listening to my records and music of my choosing, planning/listing/scheduling stuff

I should do more of these things.

Drains Me:  Grading papers, spending time with groups of people, meetings of any kind, my children, cleaning, exercising, cooking, David’s dog, paying bills, working my part-time job on weekends, taking care of my granddaughter Charlotte, shopping, playing games, parties, social gathering of any kind pretty much, Facebook, ethical relativism, conflict, music I don’t like, loud tv, video games, worrying

I should do less of these things.