The Art of Procrastination: Part One

Have you ever had those dreams where you're not asleep, yet not fully awake? Well, let me just tell you, they suck. I really wish I could either just sleep or just wake up, especially when the dream is semi-creepy-ish... It was about this really stupid demon-possession-exorcist movie, The Rite, which wasn't even that creepy. I wouldn't recommend it.

That's not what I got on here to write though. Actually, now that I think about it, I am not quite sure what I really wanted to write... Something about being excited for my research paper, yet not knowing exactly how I want to format it... yeah, that's kinda boring. Actually, I'm kinda boring.

Honestly, I don't know why anyone would want to read this blog, if anyone does. If you do, props to you. Honestly, I wouldn't read it if I didn't write it. You want to know what I just realized? I have very different voice when I'm writing casually as compared to when I'm writing for school or something like that. Hmmm... that's probably not very odd.

Oh yes, now I remember what I was going to write. The Art of Procrastination, 101. Hold on to your socks, because this is going to be one epic essay/story/blog entry...

The Art of Procrastination
Part One: A Tool Most Essential
Procrastination is an essential tool required for college students. You can find it in Aisle 2 right next to that textbook you buy but never open. It can also be found right before and after the party, any night before a test, and under your pillow (or under your bed, depending on your personality).

This "tool" is quite simple to use (haha, I almost put "you" instead of " use" right there... that would be weird though). First, you have to find it. If you can't find it, you create it out of thin air. It's quite simple to create procrastination. You simply open your computer, go to google, and type in "Where is Chuck Norris" and click "I'm Feeling Lucky." Then, you laugh and show it to all of your friends because it is epic. Other ways have been proposed to create procrastination, but this is one of my favorites.

Once you find or create procrastination, the instructions are quite self-explanatory. Open, use, save for later. It's as simple as that! Now you want to go try it, am I right? Of course you do, everyone loves procrastination!

Ok, I know this is starting to get out of hand, so I think I'm just going to finish this some other time, maybe when I'm not so tired... If any of this made sense, I applaud you for reading it. Maybe Part Two will continue in my next post. Who knows though... so, until next time.

Procrastinating a Paper

Procrastination. I never thought I'd get so much done while trying to put off writing this paper. I vacuumed my house, went to the store, learned a new song, actually went to the gym, and read an article. Eh, I guess that's not really a ton, but it was more than I'd planned on doing today. Go figure.

This paper is going to drive me crazy I believe... Oh, wait.... I forgot, I kinda got to crazy 3 years ago. Success Academy. Tons of homework. No free time. Yep. Let's just say I am dreading writing it.

Actually, I don't mind writing the paper. It's the research and analyzing the information that I don't care to do. You try reading 4 articles discussing the effects of meditation on neural functioning; 'tis not enjoyable. So, instead of reading all the articles that I should read, I'm just going to write this. I'll read tomorrow, then I'll write my paper, then I can relax this weekend... maybe...

Most likely I'll keep putting this paper off until I absolutely must write it. Procrastination is a required skill for college students. I'm not just saying that - it really is true. No matter what college students do, they always must procrastinate some form of homework, reading, writing, social activity, etc. If I tried to do everything I wanted or needed to do when I wanted or needed to do it, I would never sleep. I'd always be overlapping tasks. Therefore, procrastination is essential to survival in college (and life). Enough said.

Have I ever said that my kitty is the most adorable, sweet, affectionate cat I've ever had? He is, and he is attached to me, and he likes to be carried around like a baby, and I love him - he's adorable and makes me happy. And, I'm terrible at staying on one subject the whole time. I'm also pretty terrible at ending these blogs.

Haha, let's not end just yet. I'm only beginning to procrastinate writing this paper. I'm going to take an idea from Dacy and post my pet peeves. Here it goes:
1. When someone doesn't close the door. I hate open doors, literally.
2. When items are not put in their proper place.
3. Disorganization - enough said.
4. When people don't shut up even though they have nothing intellectual to say anymore.
5. When someone calls me out on my mistakes in public; I know I make them, you don't need to let the rest of the world know as well.
6. When anyone says they'll be "right back" and then take forever to get back. Or when they say they'll do something and it never gets done.
7. When people make drama out of nothing.
These all make me rather upset.
That's all I can think of right now...

Random fact: I'm scared of opening those canned biscuit things. You know, the pillsbury or grands ones that you stick in your fridge. I get very anxious when I have to make them, and almost always jump if they pop open on me. It's ridiculous, I know, yet it still makes my heart race.

So, I should stop procrastinating...




Tomorrow.