Procrastination

Okay, so no surprise to anyone who really knows me but I am a procrastinator. After writing my first blog, I kept trying to start another one but couldn't decide on a topic. So I put it off. Then it hit me, I am always griping at my husband and kids for putting things off instead of getting to work on the job at hand. Most jobs take less time than you expect and it's such a relief when you get done. The trick is to get started. And I realized, the truth is, it drives me crazy when the kids procrastinate becasue I know they learned that from me. I may tell them to get the job done but how long do I put off the laundry or the dishes? How many times have I said we'd do something they wanted "someday" and left them waiting?

The trouble is, I don't know how to break the procrastination habit. I've bought books about it, then put off reading them. When I have read them, I've gotten great ideas, but put off trying them. My great grandmother used to say, "When you put off doing something, you're really doing it over and over again." She was so right. It's like a cloud is hanging over your head following you around. So I started writing and the cloud is gone. This may not be the best blog ever, but it's mine and it's done. ;-)

My first blog

With 2 part time jobs, a husband, three teenagers and a dog, my life is full to overflowing. But I have always loved to write and I have always felt guilty for not developing those abilities. I have such fond memories of my high school newspaper advisor and she had such high expectations for me. Somehow with my degree in early childhood education and the demands of teaching after graduation, my writing got lost in the shuffle. I've thought a lot about writing children's books over the years and have started quite a few books but never had the confidence to finish one. I even started a mystery novel once but only finished a few pages before I gave up. Blogging seems like a good fit for my crazy life.

As to the title of my blog - my life revolves around my family and friends. And I love the saying, "it's all relative." Because it is - every time I find myself making a big deal over something minor, I stop and remind myself, if this is the worst thing that happens today, it's going to be a good day. So welcome to my blog - I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I'm going to enjoy writing it.