I consider myself an artist with a natural gift. I am so good at what I do, I really haven’t had to apply myself, it just comes naturally (that natural gift thing). Very few equal my talent and I don’t think anyone actually rivals me. Are you appalled by my sheer arrogance? You shouldn’t be. What good is a great talent if we don’t recognize it for what it is?
Yes, I have elevated procrastination to an artform. I haven’t had to work to hone my craft, procrastination just comes naturally…and I simply excel at it. I’m presenting a workshop at the National RWA conference in Reno this year. I received my speaker forms a couple of weeks ago. They were due February 29. Guess what’s on my desk to fax this morning, along with a note of apology? Yeah, you know. My accountant automatically files tax extensions each year. He knows. RITA scores are due March 7. You know when those will go out. I bought a book last year on procrastination, but I haven’t read it yet (swear to you–that’s the truth).
For years I’ve resented you people who had your Christmas shopping wrapped up before Halloween, writers who turned in books early, citizens who filed taxes in a timely fashion, and travelers who didn’t stay up half the night before a trip, packing. It’s true that I harbored unkind thoughts about these good people. But envy really doesn’t present a pretty face. So, I’ve decided to embrace my gift. The book on procrastination is now in the box to be donated to the library.
My friend Lee tells me I work best under pressure. It’s a good thing.
Jen
I am a gifted procrastinator too. It’s resulted in all kinds of problems, so I’m trying to improve. First, though, I must surf the blog circuit . . .
Alyssa
Comment by Alyssa — March 2, 2005 @ 11:55 pm
LOL! Alyssa. The internet in general and the blog circuit in particular is great for those of us with a tendancy to procrastinate…sort of like turning a drunk loose in a liquor store.
Comment by Jen — March 5, 2005 @ 1:30 am