It’s Kinda like Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

I don’t know how many of you are familiar with psychologist Abraham Maslow, or, really, how many of you are still out there, but he proposed that we must first meet our basic needs of health and survival before moving on to more subsidiary needs such as creativity, morality, or in this case, blogging per say. Well, lately, blogging is nearing the top of my proverbial pyramid, along with purging my email inbox and organizing all of our computer cords.

And, I know, I know, we’ve been here many a time before- lapses in blogging, blah, blah, blah. Moreover, what’s worse is that I actually have more of a surplus of post worthy events than a deficit. I’m totally not complaining, just defending my position. My plate is chock-full of fantastic courses, it’s really more about finding the time to blog. So, here’s my pecking order (pun intended) for what’s been on my proverbial plate since we last blogged. Some I have conquered, completed or barely squeaked by, others are still on the schedule.

Cruise around the Caribbean my man: Oh so many more details to follow! This endeavor warrants its own post! Expected date of completion: Mid-March 2011

Training for and conquering SoCal Ragnar relay: Expected date of completion: Mid-April 2011

Planning and executing ward Easter Egg Hunt activity: The beehives were in charge of coming up with and manning the craft table. Try and come up with a craft for 200 plus kiddos that spans 2-12 years of age- Impossible! Although, if I may be so bold, I think our little chickies came out super cute! Expected date of completion: Late April 2011

Prom/End of school year shenanigans (endless amounts of grading, faculty dodge ball tournaments, awards ceremonies, pep assemblies, graduation night) I knew I was only a chaperone, but still, those same feelings of self-doubt and high school insecurities rushed over me as I was standing alone on the dance floor. I guess it's to be expected when I'm the one waving the gaudy flashlight in your face preventing you from 'gettin' jiggy wit it' on the dance floor:Expected date of completion: April-May 2011

James’ last semester and graduation tomfoolery (late night study sessions, invitations to be made and mailed, menu to plan) Expected date of completion: January-May 2011

Baby shower for a friend- She’s due in June, baby shower’s in May (invites, menu, favors, decorations) Don’t be surprised if the shower menu bears a similar resemblance to graduation party menu. Hmm… Expected date of completion: Late May 2011

Mother’s day card’s and photos taken and printed (my mom has been asking for a current pic of the two of us for some time now, seemed like such a simple idea, we’re just terrible at the planning and executing part, shout out to Walgreen's photo department for letting us print pics at 9:55pm : Expected date of completion: Early May 2011

Girls camp ( theme to be chosen, t-shirts to be designed & ordered, pillowcases to be made, skits to plan, campsite to decorate, needless sundries to make for their pillows each night) Expected date of completion: Early June 2011

Operation: Knock me up (for a while there I thought I could cross this action item off my list, but it turns out, it’s back on the docket…again. Expected date of completion:??

So there you have it bloggers and blogettes! Here’s to hoping that blogging keeps edging its way higher on my priority list, life stays interesting enough to bog about; and now with Bin Laden eradicated that’s one less item I have to worry about! It’s really a win-win!