Tuesday, September 22, 2009

In medias projectus

Here we are, in the middle of things. Lots of things. Half-knitted hats, file reorganization, hammock staking, furniture staining...you name it, we've tried it, and probably have a half-finished version around here somewhere, if we could ever find it! What's more, we're not alone.

I propose the following rules:
  1. One project per week - no more, no less.
  2. At the end of the week, we switch to a new project, for one of two reasons:
    EITHER: The project is finished! Proceed to have a small party (an edible indulgence qualifies) OR: The project is now old news and boring, both to project director and blog readers.
  3. Projects may be revisited, but no more than once per month.
  4. At the start of the week, post the intended project. Pictures are always nice (note to self- get a new camera).
  5. At the end of the week, post the completed project (Yay!) Or post the project's progress (not as exciting, but life happens - and some projects take multiple weeks. Again, pictures! (again - camera!)
  6. Don't leave a project hanging, even if no progress has occurred - just post that it didn't happen this week. There's no judgment here.
  7. Though it may be difficult, try to pick a project that has been sitting unfinished in the back of your closet, not a brand new shiny one. Urgent projects, such as Halloween costumes or Christmas cards, are exempt from this suggestion.
  8. Though it may be more difficult, try to refrain from working on projects other than your chosen one of the week. If you're done, take a much-needed break! If you're not, work on the one you decided to. It's worse when you put it off.
I humbly submit these bylaws for the perusal of the readers, in order that they might make suggestions and approve them (or disapprove them, I guess...but I hope not!)

Katie

2 comments:

  1. I daresay I can think of some kind of project that could be worked on.

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  2. Katie,

    This is actually a beautiful set of rules for me and my papers! I need to finish one before I start on the shiny new ideas ; ^ ) However, in addition to Halloween costumes and Christmas cards, I might have to add annoying grant proposals. We should post "Katie's Eight" in the office here ; ^ )

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