I scheduled today to be at home, to do catch up.
Although I always meet my timelines, alot of time they are
"just in the nick of time-lines".

I am a procrastinator.
But only a part time procrastinator.
I only put off the things I hate doing.
When I am doing the things I hate doing,
I am inclined to get off task very easily.
I pay for this by stressing out over my deadlines,
and planning into great detail the very last moment
that I absolutely must get this dreaded(whatever) task done.
I think this the the single most contributing stresser in my life.
While I am avoiding the stack of financial papers
that I must have a knowledgeable understanding of by Monday, I blog.
But do I have a great time blogging......nope
cause those damn papers are sitting square on my shoulders,
calling me, taunting me.
refusing to be ignored.

Watch me.

There are a few things you could help me with, that I have been putting off.

• A new digital camera ( 400.00 range) Mine fell off the table when I was downloading. I really want a new camera, but I detest going into electronic shops, and am highly inclined to ask" what would you buy your mother/wife /sister/girlfriend", than ask any question involving function. I am immediately bored by technical talk. I don't get it. I have made purchases based on a 16 year old commissioned salesman's assurance that this is just what I needed. I can't send my husband to an electronic store. He already collects their flyers that come in the mail, which he keeps tucked in the side of the sofa. He's just dying to have a reason to go. Any suggestions on a good camera?
• Cleaning my sewing room/craft/ hobby room . Testament to both my creativity and my ability to rationalize that "this will have a great use and someday I'll get to it" Stained glass, quilting fabric, willow projects, knitting, sweaters to rip apart to knit, stamping, calligraphy every nook crammed with projects, ideas for projects, completed projects with nowhere to go. And of course not one lick of work space. I'd take a picture, but I don't have a camera. Any ideas on how I can come to terms with this monster????
• Starting to get organized for Christmas. I love the Christmas season. I dread the weeks of preparation. Is it too late to shop on line. Anyone have the ins and outs?? I have never, ever shopped on line. Keep it simple ;-). What a load off me, to not have to step into a mall. I've got enough wrapping paper for the next decade of holidays. In my craft room. Any other "keep it simple and real" ideas out there for the holiday... I'm open to suggestions.

My last possible moment to begin going through these financial papers approaches..... Once I get caught up I promise I'll stay caught up. Any great, practical books on this??

Addendum:

And a much more pressing quandry.

I have some pond fish, which live in a big plastic tub over the winter.

Last night I noticed one of them doing the back float.

When I checked on him a while ago, it was clear he was destined for the big flush.

But when I dumped him in the toliet, he perked right up.

He now swims merrily in the toliet bowl.

I don't have the heart to flush him,

I'm sure he'll be dead as soon as the cold water jolt wears off,

but am I torturing this poor goldfish or am i merely torturing myself?