So I have a paper due tomorrow. You might think, that stinks — it’s summer! Who wants to stay in and write when you could go out and play? I would argue one is not exclusive of the other.
In fact, on these occasions, I’ve found one can accomplish a variety of mini-tasks, errands and relaxion projects when one really puts one’s mind to it.
Here is a smattering of what I enjoy during these attempts:
- Literature. It’s summer and there’s plenty of beach trash out there. I’ve already finished Chasing Harry Winston and How to Talk to a Widower. I recommend both. Actually, I especially recommend the latter as Jonathan Tropper is a gem. Someone called his books chick lit for men. I call them an education.
- Cinema. I am currently watching About Last Night (who doesn’t love a young Demi Moore or Rob Lowe?), and I’ll probably watch another 80s movie by the end of the day.
- Family Bonding. As you might recall, Kent and Lisa are getting married. Yesterday, Midgie and I joined Lisa and her mom to help pick out invitations. We had a really good time and love that Lisa is no Bridezilla.
- Home Improvement. My apartment is never cleaner than when I have shit due. Fact.
- Fitness. Did you know you can walk from my place to Georgetown and back in less than three hours? This takes longer if you stop to buy things, eat things or look at things.
Hope you are having a great weekend! What keeps you busy these days?
Sisters-to-Be!
My personal favorite procrastination tactic when working on a paper is surfing the Web
. This is dangerous considering you can easily access the Web from the very machine you are writing the paper on.
Comment by Michelle — July 25, 2008 @ 1:27 pm |
no bridezilla yet! [insert evil laugh here]
just kidding all is going well with wedding planning.
Comment by Lisa — July 31, 2008 @ 6:20 pm |