Unrealistic Expectations

Here it is Wednesday morning, and I feel completely saturated.  Whether it be at work, at play, or at home, one theme that I keep running into is that of “Unrealistic Expectations”. 

 

At work, I am faced with delays in decisions because some individuals feel that the most important thing is to allow every involved (or fringe-involved) manager the maximum amount of time to give thought and consideration to the status of the project before taking an action.  The consequence that they do not seem to understand is that this leaves an unrealistically small amount of time left for outside providers to accomplish the goal that we have set forward.  Thus, the difference between people who *study* programs such as those that we support versus those who have worked in the field ON such programs.  Yes, they absolutely may have reasons for taking so long.  But regardless of the reason, the consequence involves chipping away at providers’ ability.

 

At home, sitting on the comfy couch, we watched the Democratic debates where, among other things, they discussed the timeline for the Iraqi conflict.  We all want out of there, but the reality is that because there is no groundwork in place for withdrawal, it is unrealistic to expect withdrawal anytime soon.

 

To paraphrase Mugato from Zoolander, “I feel like I’m taking crazy pills!”  

 

Throughout the house, I see many projects needing completion, many of which require much time and or money, and that is just something we don’t have in massive quantities.  I would love to take on some really extraordinary gardening projects, and take care of some challenging sewing projects.  Then there is the embroidery, etc., etc., etc.  So many things that I would *like* to do, and not enough time or money to make them happen.

 

Le Argh.