Why I Don’t Make Lists

Well, actually, I did make a list. But making a to do list, more often than not, is a tiring postponement of what should be done right away. However, I thought it might be helpful to illustrate how I spend my “leisure time” these days now that I’m not working…and maybe I’ll get this stuff done if I write it down!

• invoice client for last month’s work – yes, I tend to forget to do that on the first of the month…I do need to get paid!
• write blog post for Heroix on using Google Reader to keep track of IT News
• start writing a blog post for tommorrow on database administration tips–post something to Twitter asking for suggestions, then write something up. This also supports my campaign to get hired at HubSpot.
• watch the video at HubSpot and follow up with the half-dozen people I know who know people who work there.
• write up an editorial policy for WestwoodBlog for the coming Town Election so I can invite the candidates for Planning Board to participate and then go ahead and post the interesting cartoon David Feyler sent me last night for his campaign
• email consultant speccing out Westwood Community Access Television broadcast facility build-out
• email contact at mass.gov Deptment of Labor and Workforce Development re my suggestions for their blogging efforts and improving administration of unemployment benefits and communication
• post calendar items on WestwoodBlog for next meeting of Ped/Bike Safety Committee where we’ll have state coordinator for Safe Routes to Schools speaking and also post event for Westwood Environmental Action Committee meeting this week
• email QuitNet re suggestions for talking about using social media
• touch base with friend Tyson re social media consulting proposal from last week
• post videos to Facebook from last week’s Salty Legs Career Club event (already blogged that here)
• email Paul re how I could be helpful to FableVision–oh, just saw him in person…but we’re all busy here!
• sign up to attend Boston World Partnerships networking event tonight in Boston
• review Marketing Manager job listing someone sent me…can I fit that?
• Tweet something useful as @daveatkins and @it_heriox
• return library book on Town Meeting parliamentary procedure
• write this blog post while I eat lunch here at Dedham’s Cafe Video Paradiso

Actually, I’ve done about 2/3 of that. This morning has been productive. Now to go pick up the kids from pre-school…