Becoming Side Tracked...............................

Today was one of those days that I had planned to get some work done around the house.  Of course, if you look at the title of the blog, you know that didn't happen.  Some of you know that I work a grave yard job and worked until 6 this morning.  I intended to get up and by noon do some of the things that I need to get done.  I go in at 5 pm and work until 1 am on Saturdays.  To start with, I overslept, we should have replaced the alarm clock when ours broke a couple of weeks ago.

Then, after getting up and getting cleaned up, we decided that since we didn't have the chance to do a date night, we would go to lunch.  Great plan, the resteraunt parking lot was nearly empty and a large group of people exited the restaurant just as we were getting out of the car.  We were seated, and found that there had been a change in the menu since we had eaten last at this particular restaurant.  By the time we perused the menu and decided on what to eat, the restaurant had filled up.

While we were eating a client who chose to go into foreclosure over a short sale, called and wondered if we could check his home (he is an out of town owner), they had recieved a heating bill that was outrageous for an empty home.  After eating, we did just that, and found that the back door was wide open.  No wonder the gas bill was so high, they were trying to heat the great outdoors. 

While returning to the house, the plastic skid guard on the car had come loose and aided by the wind began dragging as we drove down the road.  Talk about being embarrassed, every body looking at you as you drive the 4 to 5 miles back to the house.  To make a long story short, all I got done around the house was to remove the plastic skid plate from under the car, then I went to my insurance job. 

I wonder how often in life this happens to us.  How often do we put off what we had planned for something that sounds better or is more urgent at the moment?  If you're like me, too often.  I have a Franklin planner that I try to use to plan my day, I guess that I just need to make better use of it!  Anyway, may all of you find a way to overcome the distractions and time robbers that divert your plans and derail your success!