February 13, 2018

Hesitation


Almost 10 AM. I have the sand paper, Ultra Grip primer, paints, brushes and 10 new knobs to finish off the project. Yet, here I sit.

In the past two weeks I have painted my bedroom, a bench, master bathroom cabinets and two dressers. I don't understand the hesitation to begin the third dresser.

It reminds me of the George W. Cecil quote, "On the plains of hesitation beach, the bones of countless millions who, at the dawn of victory, sat down to wait, and waiting, died!"


Not that I think I might die if I put it off another hour but I've delayed for several days, supplies in hand!

P.G. Wodehouse wrote in Jeeves In The Morning, "It was one of those cases where you approve the broad, general principle of an idea but can't help being in a bit of a twitter at the prospect of putting it into practical effect." Apparently, I am not in bad company. According to Jeeves, Hamlet was a little stuck, too!

I know the project can be finished in two days, easily, in spite of having to wait 12 hours for Ultra Grip to set before applying the delicious color, but I still hesitate.

To start, all I have to do is put painting clothes on. Comfort City! Not the problem!

Then I have to remove old knobs. Still not a problem, the necessary screw driver is resting on the bench next to drawers.

Dresser is on sheet of plastic and the drawers are already out!

But first, I told myself, I will make a cup of tea.
Then, I will catch up on blogs while I sip the tea.
Hmm, why not blog about my lack of willingness to jump into the project....hey! I know! I'll look up a quote about a lack of willingness!

No such luck! Go ahead, Google 'quotes about lack of willingness'! All you will get is hundreds of quotes about 'willingness', 'will', commitment, passion! Stupid Google!

I did find this little goodie: "Don't be afraid to give your dream a try. Even if you fail, give it another try and several more until you excel. Success always comes from the willingness to never stop trying." Not sure who Edmond Mbiaka is, but he is credited for proclaiming this bit of wisdom.

I know that I am willing to 'never stop trying' but I've got to commit to making a commitment to 'jumping in'. Could it be that I'm just tired of painting and would rather eat cheesecake and have a massage? Probably!

Do you ever do the hesitation dance prior to a project? Do you see the finished venture, plan the process, gather supplies, and then precariously hang somewhere between 'get-set' and 'go'? How do you push yourself out of the blocks without the shrill blast of the starter's whistle?

Looking around, I don't spy any cheesecake and there is nary a trace of warming body oil, let alone a massage therapist. I guess I'm just going to have to woman-up and get 'er done!

But first, I should vacuum and clean the kitchen and Google Edmond Mbiaka!


14 comments:

  1. oh my gosh yes yes and yes,, hesitation dance,,, I love that term lol,, I am the worst at that for sure,, but its probably because I have had a few ooops along the way and an even greater why did I ever do its as well lol,, I love that color combo and can't wait to see it!

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    1. Always hits me when staring at a new canvas, uncut fabric for a quilt or a lump of clay! The only dance I really don't like!

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  2. remember, "I'll think about it tomorrow. after all, tomorrow is another day!"

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    1. I've never heard that before but will definitely use it. My Hispanic heritage just prods me to mumble 'manana'!

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    2. that is the last couple lines from "gone with the wind", my dear.

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    3. Oh my gosh, How could I forget? Maybe I was busy turning my curtains into a wonderful gown!

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  3. Maybe you just need a day off? Have lunch out, go shopping, see a movie . . . .

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    1. Too late! Dresser washed, sanded and primed. Now waiting the 12 hours suggested my manufacturer to let primer set...impatiently, I might add!

      Shopping it is!!!

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    2. I was going to answer like Debra and here you are all motivated again...LOL Maybe you just needed to post about it :)

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    3. Venting always helps and so do true confessions! It also helps to get me moving that we are hosting February Birthdays at our house on Sunday, probably be about 30 people here (husband is oldest of 10!) Also having all the sisters and sisters-in-law over for soup and wine on Friday evening and one of the sisters is from San Francisco, spending the weekend at our house. That means getting all my clothes out of the guest bedroom and back in my room!

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  4. Ha ha ha...I hope that you are painting as I type this lol! ;)
    I try very hard not to do the hesitation dance because if I so much as lift a knee for the dance...I'm in trouble! :) Cute post Toni, and Happy Valentine's Day!!! xxx (Loved your Hamlet reference lol)

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    1. Happy Valentine's Day. No hesitation today! Rocking out to Pandora while I work. Full disclosure yesterday was good for the soul!

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  5. once upon a time i was young and my body obeyed my will power obediently but now horses of my will strong though and try hard to drag the cart of my body who starts slowly and wants breaks after each while .

    i hope you get less tired my friend and get done your job soon and with ease.

    i too must use google as inspiration for my willingness

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    1. Vitamin B12 is a nice boost.

      What would we do without Google? Growing up we always had a huge set of Encyclopedias to look things up, then there was always the trek to the library if the Encyclopedia wasn't thorough enough!

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