Fuzzyred's Marvelous Reading Nook

Hello again everyone! I'm going to try to make this a coherent post, because I had a few things I wanted to talk about, but it's been a bit of a draining week at work, so we'll see how much brain power I have. First, regular business. I've done doing rather well at marking my daily tasks for April, which is a pleasant improvement. Yoga and duolingo are also both fairing well, although the dishes are not doing so hot. I have managed a weekly walk so far, although not for this week yet. Coffee consumption is also good, although this week has taken a bit of an increase, sadly. I'm hoping to correct that for the rest of the month, though. I have read one book and played flute once, and I have plans to do more of both things in the next few days. I have also knit the first fingerless glove for my partner, with hopes to start its pair soon.

I haven't found time to start yardwork yet, but that needs to be on my list for the next few days. I have a few gatherings coming up that will be fun, and hopefully not too overwhelming. I'm happy with my April goal progress so far, and hoping to carry that momentum into May.

Happy news: I got engaged! My partner set up a very sweet day for us and it was mostly unexpected. I'm very excited, although we are planning a longer engagement, so there is still lots of time for planning everything! :D :D :D

Introspective thoughts: I've been thinking a lot lately about how to get things done and it mostly boils down to, "I don't know what works for me." A youtube rabbit hole led to me looking up the definition of PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) and the article I found had a line about demand avoidance in kids with ADHD. The paragraph and article link are below.

"A kid with ADHD might avoid doing the things they are asked, or may appear resistant, like a kid who fits into the PDA profile. Although, for a child with ADHD, avoidance is most often a secondary effect of difficulty with attention on tasks that they perceive as being boring, difficult, or overwhelming. For kids with ADHD, task initiation is a huge barrier, especially if there is something else more engaging for them that they could do, like continuing to play with their toys."
https://www.bakercenter.org/PDA

This really resonates with me, especially the bolded bit. I have a hard time getting myself to do the things that need to be done (e.g. dishes or weeding) and it can also impact things that would be beneficial but that feel boring or difficult (e.g. working out or eating healthier). I've tried setting rewards, but it's difficult for me to find something that is valuable enough to give motivation that I don't already do on a daily basis. Fro example, if I tried to limit my fanfic reading until after I had done the dishes or finished my workout, it would be a glorious disaster of me still reading fanfic and not doing the needed thing. I also haven't had a lot of success without external motivation, since being told to do the thing I'm attempting to do tends to lead to either annoyance or a build up of resentment for being made to do the un-fun thing.

I know a lot about how my brain works, and also what doesn't work for me, but I'm not really sure how to turn this into useful information. It doesn't have a huge impact on my life, but it does make things challenging sometimes and it would be nice to find a work around for when I need it.

I hope you all are doing well and you have a fabulous weekend! See you next time!

March felt like a good month to me, with lots of my projects finished and decent success at maintaining my ongoing goals. For a detail look at March, check behind the cut.

( March Goal Review )

The carpet is thick, soft and cream coloured, while the walls are a yellow bronze colour. In the corner along one wall there is a large sofa, able to seat 4 or 5 people comfortably. Along the other corner wall there is a smaller sofa for 2 or 3 people. In the middle of the furniture, there is a low, round coffee table, perfect for colouring at or for other craft activities.

There is a scratching post and a cat tree for climbing, which are both along the wall opposite the couch. A few fluffy beds have also been put out, in varying sizes, in case any one prefers the floor. There is also a large sturdy perch and a marked off area that says "Landing Pad" in case any winged friends want to visit.

There is now a blue chaise chair in the nook as well, which has been placed near the couch and is good for both sitting and spreading out lengthwise. There are also two armchairs; one an oversized, deep gray leather chair, the other a square fabric armchair in deep blue with light purple swirls on it.

There are two baskets off to the side. One contains fuzzy blankets, a variety of fuzzy and textured pillows, and a collection of stuffed animals while the other contains a variety of art supplies, ranging from colouring pages and blank paper to crayons and coloured pencils, and more besides.

Happy Belated Pi day! Today there is meat pie, a maple cremee pie, a chocolate haupia pie, applie pie, a fruit try, and various drinks. Come enjoy some pie and some cuddles!

Here is the Janiary goal review. I think I'm off to a good start so far, but there are a few areas I could improve in. For a more detailed examination, look behind the cut.

( January Goal Review )

It's time for my second post of January, and 2026. Things have been good the last couple weeks. Work has only had minor annoyances and I've been doing okay on my goals so far. I also saw my good friend a few times, and my boyfriend and I went to my company holiday party. We had a lot of fun and managed to avoid hangovers the next day, yay for moderation!

Things I've done in the last two weeks: worked on website updates for ysabetwordsmith, gone skating twice, saw a hockey game with my boyfriend, worked on my puzzle, did less yoga and fewer dishes than I should have, and read a lot of fanfic. I'm rather satisified with what I've gotten done, especially with the website updates, but I do need to focus on doing yoga more, instead of brushing it off.

I have a curling tournament coming up this weekend, which I'm looking forward to, although I'm not sure how well I'll play. I also want to work on my puzzle more and start my second book of the year. I need to practice my flute as well, which I may be able to do tomorrow.

I hope everyone is staying safe and warm in this cold, snowy weather. See you soon, take care!

I'm not sure what to call my recurring post, now that it's no longer weekly, but this is my first update post of the year. My January is going well so far and I'm pleased with my goal list for the year, both in content and in format. My holidays were also really good, with lots of family time and a bit of time for relaxing.

Being back to work after the holidays has gone okay so far, with no disasters yet. This Saturday, we have our work "Christmas" party, all it is after the holiday this year. It's usually a fun time and I have a new dress that I'm excited to wear. I'm also doing lunch with my good friend tomorrow, the first time this year and this first time since the holidays, so that will be very nice.

This week, I've been reading my book and working on my first puzzle of the year. Over the holiday, I finished my surprise Christmas book and I built a booknook kit I was given. I'd like to get out for a walk and possibly some skating this weekend, but we'll see how that goes.

I hope everyone had a good holiday and is staying safe! This post has been a bit short, but I'll try to make the next one longer. Take care, everyone!