Comments on === The Jet Set: The Finisher

Can we be friends? Yes. Let's spit and shake o...

2010-02-04T02:05:11.215-07:00

Can we be friends? Yes. Let's spit and shake on it.

Can we be friends? I need more friends like me. ...

2010-02-04T00:16:13.404-07:00

Can we be friends? I need more friends like me.

Just the other day my friend looked at me, and my safety-pinned, unhemmed curtains and said, "I'm going to teach you how to finish things!"

And so birthed my theme for this year: Completion. My goal is either to finish, donate or trash all the items on my "To Be Done" list. It should be a banner year for my local DI.

Lindsey, I am TOTALLY an ENFP. Aren't we great...

2010-02-03T21:24:44.708-07:00

Lindsey, I am TOTALLY an ENFP. Aren't we great? At doing things other than finishing projects? We're a blast at a party!

Rookie, I buy clothes all the time and think I wil...

2010-02-03T21:23:51.806-07:00

Rookie, I buy clothes all the time and think I will tailor them. I rarely do. It's stupid. I need to stop it.

The one in my garbage can? That one? Because it we...

2010-02-03T21:23:00.647-07:00

The one in my garbage can? That one? Because it weighs 75 lbs and would cost $75 to ship anywhere? No, part of being a finisher is realizing when there is no possible way you can finish, and I will not fight the eBay chances for the sewing machine (although it is really cool...) NO. I will Be Strong. I already have an antique sewing machine as well as a modern sewing machine, and therefore cannot accept a third, even however temporarily, into the home.

I'd wager you could make some money on eBay of...

2010-02-02T17:34:02.545-07:00

I'd wager you could make some money on eBay off the sewing machine inside.

You can do it! And ooh la la! How I love that vi...

2010-02-02T14:41:45.806-07:00

You can do it! And ooh la la! How I love that vintage piece!

I take comfort in knowing there are others out the...

2010-02-02T14:10:53.265-07:00

I take comfort in knowing there are others out there just like me.

I think I did so well in college because of completion deadlines enforced by some other entity. I need someone with a menacing sense of authority to enforce deadlines in my real life. Like, say, with the too-long-for-my-stubbies clearance dress slacks from two months ago I've yet to hem. Instead I stare at said pants (still draped over the chair in my bedroom, mind you) and curse my father for his genetic gift: short legs.

Is that the same vintage sewing table we saw while...

2010-02-02T13:48:49.137-07:00

Is that the same vintage sewing table we saw while thrifting in December? I had hoped you'd return and buy it! When you're done tackling your unfinished projects would you mind tackling mine?

I am inspired! Not sure how committed to finishing...

2010-02-02T13:18:04.740-07:00

I am inspired! Not sure how committed to finishing my own projects, but inspired. I can't wait to see when you're done. More photos, please.

I do think this has made me like you even more.

2010-02-02T11:05:14.478-07:00

I do think this has made me like you even more.

This is referred to at my house as "start-iti...

2010-02-02T11:00:08.970-07:00

This is referred to at my house as "start-itis" and "finish-itis". I commiserate with your start-itis illness. I think I came down with it about 10 years ago. I desperately need to catch me a serious case of finish-itis if I ever want to get rid of the clutter in my front closet. And the label "It seemed like a good idea at the time" is my crafting life in a nut-shell.

Oy. Good luck. Finishing a project every day for...

2010-02-02T09:29:37.152-07:00

Oy. Good luck.

Finishing a project every day for a week? Like something out of a nightmare.

Oh I'm an unfinisher too! And I don't like...

2010-02-02T09:04:52.140-07:00

Oh I'm an unfinisher too! And I don't like being teased about it.

But you can do it! You can!

P.S. If it is any of my business who is La Profess...

2010-02-02T08:52:12.835-07:00

P.S. If it is any of my business who is La Professora and why do you call her that?

I have the same problem! Have you ever taken the ...

2010-02-02T08:47:35.771-07:00

I have the same problem! Have you ever taken the Myers-Briggs personality test? That's a classic problem for ENFP's like me. Said one analysis, "Their greatest difficulty is not in initiating projects but in choosing among so many possibilities, setting realistic boundaries, establishing priorities and correctly assessing resources."

If you're curious you can take the test at http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp and read more about the different types at personalitypage.com (click on Shakespeare)
It doesn't really matter but I am fascinated by stuff like that.

Anyway. I am glad you are setting this goal. I hope it works out, because if it does you will give me hope for myself. :)

I like to think unfinished projects are a sign of ...

2010-02-02T07:27:57.715-07:00

I like to think unfinished projects are a sign of an interesting woman. At least, I tell myself that when I come across material for skirts I never got around to learning how to make, half finished scarves which will stay forever on the needles because I've toally forgotten how to cast off... Really, I'm the most fascinating woman ever, if you use my theory.

good luck with your project. Perhaps as inspirati...

2010-02-02T03:54:01.569-07:00

good luck with your project. Perhaps as inspiration you should look up and watch the show hoarders. That may distract you though...