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Trying to Keep Expectations in Check
I’m not fond of needing assistance with just about every aspect of life. With that being said I’ve come to terms with it. What I’m struggling with lately is keeping my expectations in check as far as timeframes go. For example, maybe you’ve seen my video on swing-away door hinges. After realizing how much I love them, I want another set going into the bathroom. Back in January I knocked the leg off my dining room table so when my brother-in-law fixed it for me I asked him to replace the hinges too. Since it’s really a two person job he said he’d come back with my sister sometime. Three months have passed. My sister knew about it too, so I doubt they simply forgot.
Since then I also have a shelf I need hung. Over Easter I mentioned it again along with the shelf, so hopefully it’ll get done soon. It’s just difficult feeling like I’m on the back burner. It’s not a paid gig though, so I can’t expect it done at the drop of a hat. When it does get done I also have to be super grateful because inevitably I’ll need their help down the road. What would you consider reasonable expectations? How do you decide if you’re asking too much?
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