callus.

Question of the day: Do you think gymnasts have callus' on their vagina? Because I'm sitting on this wood and mine already hurts, and they swing around on it all day...

Yes, that very deep and thought provoking question was posed earlier today by one of my magnificent co-workers. I must admit, hanging out with certain people at work is one of the best procrastination tactics that I have come to find. I am lucky, because I work somewhere in which, most of, the people are more relaxed and low key. And a handful are actually quite fun and entertaining. UGH! I hate to think of working somewhere else where I wont have the same feeling... of fun and excitement that the day brings here. So for now, I'll keep putting it off :) In the mean time, I'll enjoy the spontaneous dance parties, walks to the gas station and DIA and projects on the F:drive. 

So, as for an update on my productive weekend. It was wonderful! I actually got a lot done. I think that this blog has a lot to do with it. I know I claim to use it as a tool in my laziness, by writing when I don't want to do something else. But those writings actually give me some incentive. Not only do I need topics to write about, but I also don't want to have to blog back about how I failed at getting anything accomplished. That's a little embarrassing. As for this weekend, I finished The Hunger Games book 1 AND saw the movie. The book was great, a very gripping read for a young adult novel. I really enjoyed it. The movie, well, it was okay. I think if I had not read the book, I would have liked it more, but since I had a preconceived set of imagery in my head about what I was expecting, it fell a little short. But overall, it has proven to be a wonderful concept so far. I am going to start reading book 2 as soon as I can, just have to get through a couple papers and finals for school first. ONE MORE WEEK!! CAN'T WAIT!! Which reminds me, I have a paper to work on. Yeah, there is probably something I should be working on for my actual job right now, but I am going to try to get some research out of the way while I'm thinking about it. I'll keep you posted on the progress. It's another running night, not feeling it today, but gotta keep up the progress til my 5k :)
Side note: It's amazing how refreshed and content you (or at least I) feel when I actually finish what you set out to do. I made a list and got it all done, with time to spare. Amazing what you can do when you set your mind to it.

Putting off the put off.

So I have been putting off writing on here for a couple days (big surprise) lol. I have lots to say, just need to get the motivation up to start typing. Actually, the last couple days have been very busy. It's coming down to the last couple weeks of school, WOOP WOOP! I have had papers, readings, and more papers to do. And along with that, lots of actual work to do during the day, which therefore means no school work or HULU for that matter, during the work day. Sad business.

On a positive note, last night was the Take Back the Night rally in Detroit, which happens to be one of my favorite events. There weren't that many people, but it was only the 2nd time holding at this location. Hopefully it will continue to grow. it's a great event to educate and empower everyone, especially young women and men. And tonight was the 2nd annual Detroit/Wayne County Youth Poetry Slam through work. Those kids are so very talented and the poems and stories that they tell are so moving. Weeks like these make me feel lucky to be able to have the job I do, and work with the community to just be able to see the strength and resilience of these kids. It's truly inspiring. 

So when I got home from this event, I began to clean the house, mainly my room/closet, which has been a mess for a while. But then I remembered, I haven't written in my blog yet, better "take a break" from cleaning and do that... apparently I just realized it was of the utmost importance... have to write, right now!! :) And that's what I did. 

I have big plans for tomorrow. It's going to be a productive day, I can feel it. Running in the morning, laundry during the day while catching up on some homework, and then hopefully hanging out with some friends in the evening. I know that doesn't sound any different than a normal day for some, but for me, that's progress. Okay, can't put off finishing cleaning forever... though the snoring dog next to me is trying to tempt me to nap. Adios for now.

Side note: The big plans for tomorrow may include seeing the Hunger Games movie... that is if I can finish reading it. I know, i know, I said this weekend for sure. That's why I need to get back to work so I can finish and get back to reading.

Draw Something.

Looks just like the real thing, right?!

So it's 11:11 AM and I have yet to do anything at all work related today. On a positive note, I have cleared quite a few games of "Draw Something" from my list (if you want to play, my name is krisc231). Not to toot my own horn, but I managed to draw a pretty sweet picture of Pacman! I think that if I had a more fulfilling job, with a boss that wasn't such a spaz, I might actually feel motivated to do something productive with my time at work. However, when you call me in to your office to help you with something, but wont let me offer suggestions or even try to fix it, I tend to not want to help you anymore. Just sayin'. Now I know Social Work/Sociology is not the most glamorous field, but it will be better than what I do know. So I just keep telling myself, 2 weeks... I will be graduated in 2 weeks! Then I can look for a job that I feel actually has some importance and use and hopefully more rewarding. I love (most of) the people I work with now and it's going to be sad if I have to leave Detroit, especially the areas I'm in now. It has a lot to offer, from delicious lunch outing at the DIA to the wonderful summertime farmer's markets, but hopefully I will find something that clicks with me just as much.
Side note: I have a lot of exciting things coming up... and I am definitely going through with ALL of them! I can't wait. I have studying to do for graduation, running tonight to train for my 5k in June, and 2 (yes TWO) party bus celebrations within the next month and a half. So many exciting things to look forward too, guess it does pay to be motivated sometimes :) And completely unrelated... I saw someone go crazy, try to break a window, and then get handcuffed and put in a cop car yesterday after quite the struggle! SO GOOD!

Kryptonite

Dora and Kitty

There are some things in life that seem to make it harder to NOT procrastinate. My kryptonite: Dora and Kitty. I have two of the most cuddle-buggy (yes, I think that is an acceptable phrase) animals and when they curl up next to you, it takes twice as much effort to get motivated to do... well anything beside curl up with them. 

However, I was proud of myself yesterday. I managed to have a decently productive day. Not only did I finish typing my paper (granted it was due ant 9PM and I submitted it at 8:58PM. Still counts.) But I also did laundry, ran for my upcoming 5k, and got a little further in reading The Hunger Games, which I am hoping to finish by this weekend. Yes, I do realize I have been saying that for the last 2 weeks, but THIS is the weekend for sure! :) 

Side note: Sometimes procrastination pays off. I have been too lazy to put away my winter clothes now that it is Spring and the weather here has been gorgeous, and today, I was glad about it. It was snowing when I woke up and I was extra grateful for warm fuzzy socks, mittens and a winter coat! Okay, I have been putting off actual work to write up this post, as well as look up pictures to post on the F:drive. There is nothing I enjoy more than putting off work, but this blog wont pay my bills, so back I go.

Constant Rotation.

An awesome co-worker sent this to me on what we like to call "The F:drive" today. I think it does a great of job summing up my reasoning for starting this blog. I'm tired of feeling like I am in constant rotation of doing nothing and feeling panicked about what the future holds. I graduate in less than a month and I have decided, it's time to step my game up! On that note, it's time to get out of here, go running when I get home, and then write a paper (So I can actually graduate) :) 

(Side note: Thanks to my wonderful work friend for the blog help and this wonderful picture... you know who you are... obviously!)

Trying my hand at a new art form.

Procrastination. The pure art of putting off until tomorrow, what could (usually easily) be done today. This is where most of my artistic talent lies. However, I have slowly begun to realize, as what I like to refer to as "real life" approaches, that I need to become more productive. This sadly means that I will need to practice the art of procrastination less and begin to try my hand at other forms of expression such as organization, follow through, MOTIVATION perhaps! But I don't want to get ahead of myself here, so I am going to start small... by blogging about it. My hope is that through this blog I will be able to motivate myself (and if you too need some inspiration, maybe this will help you as well) to actually complete some of the projects that I am so often ecstatic to start and then never finish. So, here we go....

(On a side note, I am starting this blog at work. I am putting off both actual work and school work that I need to do in order to start this. Now this may NOT seem like such a great start to an anti-procrastination blog, but in my defense, starting a blog is something I had also been wanting to do, but put off for quite some time. You win some, you lose some.)