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July 19th, 2015 at 07:59 pm

Ugh. Just no motivation to do anything today.

I did make my pancakes this morning (banana oat greek yogurt), but other than that .. just can't get going.

Part of it probably is my allergies kicking up again (like CB ... sinus headache ..)

I have been doing some research into a getaway in Kansas City - doing World's of Fun and possibly the zoo and/or Powell's botanical garden. The least expensive hotel I found was $47 for two nights - with taxes $116. Ugh. (would be a 2 hour bus ride to avoid $15 parking fee.)

So I looked at airbnb. Found a place for $25/night which would be an hour's drive from WOF and would have to pay parking fee.

... I'm honestly starting to think about just maybe staying here and not going anywhere, but do touristy stuff around this area. Go to some of the places that are only open on weekdays. Maybe eat at a couple interesting restaurants I haven't been to here yet, take in a movie or two.

I think that actually sounds more appealing to me. Sleep in, move at my own pace, explore, then back home in my own space. Limited driving needed.

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Last night I was thinking about trying to cut down on my closet clutter/clothing. I found a great app called Closet+ which allows you to take pictures of all your clothes, and then create outfits. It also tracks how often you wear things so that you can tell which things are not being utilized easily.

I like this idea because then I can also bring it when I go shopping - can show someone a particular pants/skirt/top to see if it works with what I'm looking at. Also it will help me keep track of what things do go together that aren't your basic solid/solid mix. (So like when my mom is here, she can tell me what tops work with one particular skirt I have, and I can record them in the app so I remember later!)

Anyway, maybe that's a project I could do during some of my off time in August too.

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I'm going to need to ask for some hours off this week so I can go to the DMV. I went to renew my registration online today, and found out I couldn't because they'd sent it to my previous address. (I can't remember if NE brought it here, or how exactly it got to me.) Fun, fun, standing in line. Gotta be done.

6 Responses to “Not motivated”

  1. scottish girl Says:
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    That was me this afternoon: no motivation. I really want to make those pancakes. I like the idea of you staying in your city because you don't really know the place yet, do you?

  2. rob62521 Says:
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    Sorry about the allergies. I also suffer from them and if someone doesn't have this "pleasure" they may think we are putting on. Hope you feel better!

  3. FrugalTexan75 Says:
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    SG - Exactly. Smile Last summer before I started working I was so focused on finding a job that I didn't really do much exploring. So with a few days of staycation time, I'll have a chance to do some of that. Smile
    Rob - Yep, allergies can be the total pits. Thanks!

  4. VS_ozgirl Says:
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    I hear you with the allergy/sinus problems, have been battling cold/sinus problems for the last week! Beyond annoying. Wishing you some relief real soon. Ps I was planning on making the banana oat pancakes this weekend too! It didn't happen though, so will have to be next weekend.

  5. snafu Says:
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    Pancakes sound great! Is yogurt part of the batter or is it a topping?

    I too like staycations as I'm not so prone to being lost, feeling frustrated, wasting time and gas while the GPS voice tells me I need to turn around while traffic or signage denies the possibility. I look at Travel Advisor, Yelp and publications to see what tourists like that I've never tried and grocery/restaurants that offer something different. You've so much more money to spend on experiences when you sleep in your own bed. I think you sleep better at home as unfamiliar sounds in hotels can easily awaken you.

    It's fun to challenge yourself to new experiences. I loved go cart racing even though I was scared. My 1st ZipLine experience was fun but oh so tame when compared to much later experience in Las Vegas. What historic sites are available? Do you like museums?

  6. FrugalTexan75 Says:
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    VS - Yes, definitely beyond annoying. Here I am up at 5 a.m. having been awake again since before 4 ... thanks to sinus issues. Ugh!

    Snafu - yogurt is part of the batter. There's lots of museums around here which I'd love to explore, as well as some historic sites.

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