there are few things in life more satisfying to me than a well made list. in fact, on the ‘things that make me instantly happy’ list making a good list sits close to the top- competing with the likes of harmony and puppies. i make lists as religiously as other people work out and i (dare i say it!?) enjoy the same increased endorphins because of it.
at this point you may be thinking, ‘woah, never knew she was so organized! so on top of things!’ if so, then i have completely misled you. i make lists for my own enjoyment. i prefer them perfectly symmetrical in design and consistent in ink and handwriting. what? i didn’t mention content? let’s just say i have been known to add things to a list just for balance and satisfaction- what if ‘sourdough bread’ has 9 more letters than any other item on the list causing it to rudely stick out? i better add ‘india pale ale’ and ‘mustard greens’ to even things out. but before you send me that therapy book and a prescription just let me say this- list content is not always totally irrelevant; i do usually follow them long enough to scratch a few things off (or highlight, or check, or dot or ‘x’- depending on my mood- actually- feel free to send that book…) which results in a cozy feeling of accomplishment. my favorite! bottom line:
– lists are good for the soul
– they help one feel more organized
– often they help get things done
– they are easy to read
– santa loves a good list
that last one is because i really can’t handle short lists with even numbered points- that’s my life- sue me. or please don’t. love!
This apple didn’t fall far from the tree! ;-)
i knew we were roommates for a reason. don’t forget to add things to the list that you have just recently done so that you can go ahead and check them off. lists are magnificent. hurry and come visit already.
I totally understand. I’ll rewrite a list that isn’t even finished just because it looks messy. There has to be even amount of space between each line and the method of marking items as more important than others as well as how I cross of finished items have to all match.
kathy* i learned from the best!
skay* i almost officially dedicated this post to you but then i thought- surely we aren’t the only neurotic ones that will read this! love you.
elizabeth* ooo, good call! i didn’t even mention when i need to distinguish things in order of importance! haha :)
Guilty.
ooo! i’m a list lover, too—and also guilty of adding just for symmetry! just wait until you have a baby and can make an “eat, sleep and poop” list! you’re going to love it! here’s a peep at mine … http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/2634850606_66578d2965_o.jpg
even worse, sometimes i make lists of what i need to make lists of…
holly* your eat sleep poop baby-list made me laugh so hard i showed it to matt when you first posted it! thank you for reminding me!
sam* sir, you’ve outdone me. i’m impressed. :)
Well, I’m happy to read from the post & comments that I’m not alone with my list-addiction! ;) I’m completely obsessed…
checking things off lists is definitely one of the most therapeutic things a person can do!