Analysis Paralysis

The Dangers of REI and My Fear of IKEA

I had to go out shopping for holiday gifts in the horrible weather this afternoon. The husband and I had to pick up some photos from the lab that our friend works at and even with her discount it was about 50 bucks for us to get the photos the we wanted to buy frames for and send out as gifts.  Then we headed towards IKEA with a short stop over to get food (Original Pancake House - YUM). On our way to IKEA we got a bit side-tracked stopping in to the new REI right down the road. Don't go to REI when you are broke, It just makes things worse. We decided to justify spending money we didn't really have to buy shoes for both of us  and then he got a few pairs of pants on sale and I got a new jacket from the clearance rack. The jacket is super cute - too bad it fit me much better with the sweater I tried on in the store but couldn't justify buying than it does with the clothes that I have! (I'll post pics as soon as I am able, probably a few days)

Then it was IKEA... I know, I know, IKEA is WONDERFUL. The trouble is, 3 days before xmas the throngs are really more than I can handle and invariably (no matter what time of year) I feel like I am in a rat-maze. I feel so trapped - one big giant "you can't get there from here" location. I just wanted to buy some frames and wrapping paper! That isn't entirely true, I also needed a DAIM bar.

Now that we are (finally) home we assessed the damage to our checking account, heaved heavy sighs and are now trying to figure out a plan for dinner. I am leaning towards Matzo Ball soup being that it is the first day of Chanuka and I make it well.

 

Analysis Paralysis by Definition & My Return to Blogging

"Analysis paralysis is a phrase that describes a situation where the opportunity cost of decision analysis exceeds the benefits that could be gained by enacting some decision, or to informal or nondeterministic situations where the sheer quantity of analysis overwhelms the decision making process itself, thus preventing a decision. The phrase applies to any situation where analysis may be applied to help make a decision and may be a dysfunctional element of organizational behavior." From wikipedia.com

After a break of about two years, I have decided to return to writing a blog. Maybe part of this is because I have a lot more time on my hands since the economy hit the crapper, maybe I just need a way to get all the junk in my head out and processed.
I am an analyst by trade (a process / business analyst) and those who know me well know that in my personal life I spend far too much time evaluating every possible side of every possible issue. For work it is great, for life.... not so much.
About me... I am a 30 year old female currently trapped in Texas (a move made for work a few years ago and regretted ever since) and until very recently I was employed in the semiconductor industry. The economy has had a heavy impact in my professional life (as well as my pocket book) but I am trying to stay positive and not get too bogged down by the minutia of looking for new options.