Ok, I'll admit it.
*drum roll, please....................*
I am a professional procrastinator.
It's my version of ADHD. I get really excited about working on something, start working on something and then get distracted by all the other "somethings" I want to do and jump into those head first when the first something hits a couple of snags or gets tedious. Sometimes this works in my favor because a little time away from a project usually helps it breathe better. Many times however, procrastinating causes me to forget what the h-e-double-hockey sticks I was doing in the first place. Full-fledged member of Procrastinators Worldwide in action, right here.
I also have a hard time blocking out things like the dishes aren't done or the dogs are going bonkers from not having been walked in the last10 minutes... And now, the NFL is back in action. *Sigh* "It's a conspiracy!" (Just kidding, I really can multi-task. Maybe not "multi-accomplish" but I can multi-task with the best of 'em.)
Anyway, much to do. I like starting projects from scratch but that's probably because I haven't done it in a while and have forgotten how much prep work is involved. Wandering off on my own into the big, scary musical world was an eventuality, but this ain't gonna be no big-bang. I feel like Wall-E right now, making my little trash bricks and trying to build up a city of skyscrapers one brick at a time. So. In order to bring levity to that overwhelming problem, I'm starting my "Book of Awesome." Not really a book though, just an ongoing blog with updates every time I think of or come across something I deem awesome enough to be listed. Hopefully it doesn't degrade into me bragging about what a great driver I am since I spend most of my free time commuting.That could turn malicious and cynical in a hurry...
"Real Life" Update:
~It was really nice to see (almost) all of my family this last weekend. My last grandparent, my grandmother, turns 90 this year. She seemed to really enjoy her party. And the lake is always a good time, although I had a fun time explaining to my coworkers that no, I did NOT get punched in the throat over the weekend. It's merely a bad idea whilst tubing to try to hold onto the tube with your chin when pulling your fellow tubing enthusiast out of the wake at 40mph. (Flying off the inner tube and landing on your face is also bad for your sinuses. FYI.) Also, I've decided I'm a very cool cousin-aunt for being able to remember the names of all my cousins' kids. Because of that minor miracle of memory prowess, I'm giving myself a mulligan on their exact ages/birthdays.
~Am pretty excited about the Warrior Dash this weekend. I hate running. I don't use the "hate" word a lot, but it applies here. If you're gonna get me to run, either start shooting or throw beer and fire into the mix and I'm there. 20,000 people all preparing for Zombie Apocalypse at once. Should be a riot!
~Someday soon, I'm gonna leave you, Lafayette. I'm over this commute. I did one winter of 75+ miles one way on a sheet of ice, not doing it again. (See below definition of "Soon.")
Music Update:
~The first single is still in the same state it was a couple of weeks ago when I said I'd finish it soon.
**"Soon" in "Emily Time" really means "whenever I get refocused long enough not to get distracted again and actually work on it." FYI.**
~However, I have been chipping away at things like social networking accounts, website prep work, ASCAP registration and so on, but just haven't finished the mix yet. Ain't gonna do all that work for nothin'! Been trying to figure out if I want to just put it out or talk some really nice (sucker) person into helping me mix and master it on the cheap. We shall see.
Goal for next time:
Spend less time explaining that I'm a procrastinator and more time explaining how that effectively motivated me to get something done. Might be a while, lol.
Cheers til I get around to this again.
