Here's mine in a nutshell:
1) Anxiously open the kit box, get a whiff of the fresh styrene.
2) Remove contents; examine body, study every tree, study every part, study decals, review assembly instructions, satisfy self that general assembly sequence is understood.
3) Formulate build concept; envision finished model; develop plan for execution of build; work out (mentally) solution to every problematic component or assembly; determine color schemes; finalize paint and finish choices.
4) Mentally prepare detailed parts requirements list, including aftermarket components.
5) Place body, trees, parts, instructions, decals back in kit box.
6) Enter identification data (kit number, storage box and bin location) into Excel spreadsheet inventory tracker.
7) Place box in proper storage location.
8) Place planned project on mental list of things to do.
9) Forget project.
10) Years later, while looking for something else, rediscover kit and vaguely remember the plan, wonder why project was never completed started.