A couple weeks ago I went to Target to buy a new alarm clock, since mine had been malfunctioning a bit recently. I stood in the middle of Aisle 39, staring at the vast amount of clocks I had to choose from. They ranged in price from $4.99 to $139.99 and could do anything from just simply waking you up to coordinating with a table lamp, Ipod, CD player, etc. Basically I could get an alarm clock to do anything short of giving me a back rub as I fall asleep. Eventually I chose a moderately priced version that had a radio, 2 separate alarms, and a LED projector light that would display the current time anywhere you aimed it.
That night in bed, I stared up at my ceiling with a blue 10:39 displayed prominently above my head. I laid there unable to fall asleep. What seemed like hundreds of thoughts ran through my head: "What time is that meeting tomorrow at work, 8:30 or 9?; Did I book a rental car for that trip to Dallas?; I think I'm paying too much for cable; Will Lauren & Heidi ever be friends again on 'The Hills?'; Why is my computer so loud? I should look into getting a new one, like the new Mac Book- I love those commercials; When is the writer's strike going to be over...I need some Colbert Report back in my life; I need a vacation; Should I move to a new apartment?; I should really volunteer more; When's the last time I washed my sheets?; I hope this new alarm wakes me up on time tomorrow; What time is that meeting in the morning?"
I was (and still am) completely overstimulated. My brain is running on overtime, but I'm not accomplishing anything (as you can see this is my first post in almost a month.) Just the fact that it took me nearly 15 minutes to pick out a new alarm clock should be a huge warning sign. There's too much clutter in my head, and it's time for an overhaul. I'm hoping to really sit down for the next few weeks, during this busy and hectic time of year and get some focus back in my life.
Hopefully this will result in more consistent postings for all of you to read. Because if anything should be a priority for me, it's that the 6 people that read this blog should have something new to read every once and a while
11/26/07
Clearing out the clutter
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hm, having a time loom over your head (literally) while you sleep doesn't bode well for you, my friend.
you should get an alarm with nature sounds. then you can fall asleep to counting all the crickets you want to smoosh.
phil, your post reminded me of a book i read, "the paradox of choice." it is about how the mass amounts of options in our life have paralyzed us. instead of just buying a box of cereal, we have to wade through a hundred different options. thus we look for the best, or the most perfect cereal . . . rather than just grabbing some oats to fill our tummy. well done good and faithful consumer.
"Hopefully this will result in more consistent postings for all of you to read."
I guess not.
you're such a little prick. but that's why i love you
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