Wednesday, February 01, 2006

Water words, Using

Always make sure everyone knows how very busy you are. Repetition is key. I'm busy. Oh, so busy. One way to really drive home the point is by using water words to describe how busy you are:
  • I'm swamped
  • I'm drowning
  • I'm barely able to keep my head above water
  • I'm barely able to tread water
  • I'm flooded
  • I'm in over my head
  • I'm sinking
I'd list more examples, but I'm too bogged down to spend any more time on this post.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Darn, No wonder I've been ahving problems. I've been saying "I can't find my ass with my hands."

ADHD Librarian said...

I'm up to my arse in alligators.
It shows not only that you are swamped, but also that you are being attacked unfairly.

Anonymous said...

It's not really a water reference, but I lke it anyhow -- "I'm touching cotton here!"

Anonymous said...

How 'bout a sign on your door--Not Now, I'm mired in a morass of muck.

Anonymous said...

Being a swim coach, as well as a librarian, I sadly use these expressions all the time. How shameful to be called on it!

Anonymous said...

"I'm choking on bong water" is good because it has a water and a drug reference.