Later

Procrastination isn't the problem, it's the solution. So procrastinate now, don't put it off.
- Ellen DeGeneres

Pro●cras●ti●nate \pre-‘kras-tƏ-,nāt\verb 1 : to put off repeatedly 2 : to keep postponing something supposed to be done

After Candelaria had posted, she told me it was my turn to post. I told her that I had no idea what I could write about. She said “Anything! How about dance?” I told her "Maybe...." But with my awful memory, I forgot. After her second post, she gave me a deadline “You have until tonight.” she said around 5:30. And again I said I had nothing to talk about. “Alright,” she said. “What did you do this morning, right after you woke up?” “I probably peed” I answered “But that’s not exciting enough to fill a whole post with”

Then we got talking about my “friend” I drew on my hand, while helping my mother clean our school room. I got in trouble for about .2 seconds before I came up with a perfect excuse. (“I’m going to need some help to clean this room.”) Candelaria told me to write about her (That is, my “handy” friend) and once again: I said no.

But, looking back at it now, writing in my chemistry notebook as my brother and his girlfriend hog the computer I find that the little “happening” is an example of my daily procrastination. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not too proud of this bad habit. I have managed to master the art of it over the years, but am now trying to cut back on it. (Just like biting my nails and cracking my fingers.) Do you understand how hard it is to walk by a teal marker and turn it down? It’s such an incredibly tempting invitation to add beautiful eyes to a thumb-friend. It’s unbearable, no matter how many times I am reminded that the ink will absorb into my skin! So, wish me luck as I endeavor upon this journey of turning down (any color really) markers, ink cartridges, pens, or anything for that matter. Maybe a bouncy ball, or just a book on grammar can catch my attention.

TIP: So, do it now, not later!