So, I am getting close to finishing my dissertation and my days are very full with research work. Unfortunately, I am not paid well enough as a research assistant to have a maid, and my dear Micky does not appear to be able to see dirt, clutter, dogs that need to go out, or lawns that need mowing. During busy times when deadlines are looming, I find myself living on the verge of squalor, and try to justify the time it takes to mop the kitchen, clean the bathroom, vacuum the floors...
My rule of thumb when shopping at Costco is: everything costs $10. This is obviously not a strictly true statement, but on average, it works out that way. If I have 10 things in my cart, I'm looking at about $100. Although most purchases at Costco are a bargain, $100 feels like a lot for 10 grocery items.
Lately, I've realized that, on average, each household chore takes about 10 minutes. 10 minutes doesn't sound too bad, until I think of the list of chores and realize that I'm looking at hours of work.
I'm sure by now you see the analogy, but let's do it SAT style, shall we?
$10/item at Costco is to 10 minutes/chore of housework as
a) $100 is to 1.67 hours
b) $200 is to 3.33 hours
c) $100 is to 10 minutes
d) $10 is to 10 minutes
e) none of the above
f) all of the above
g) a, b, and c
h) a and b
i) a and d
j) c and d
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