My 10 Favorite Ways To Procrastinate While Writing What I Remember Most
I love writing my stories. Okay, most of the time I love writing my stories. Except for maybe, RIGHT NOW, because I am on a deadline. At all times, though, I sparkle in the procrastination department. Here were my favorite ways to procrastinate when I wrote, What I Remember Most:
1) Daydreaming. Some of my daydreams had something to do with the book, most didn’t.
2) Watching Dr. Phil and telling him what he should say to his guests, and telling the guests who are appalling idiots that they are appalling idiots, said in a loud voice, and frightening KC The Cat, poor thing.
3) Watching Suze Orman give advice on money and telling her if I followed all of her advice on how to save money, I would never have any fun. She did not answer back.
4) Taking long drives in the country with country music on full blast and singing loudly, and quite badly.
5) Lingering over long coffee breaks, which then morphed into daydreaming. See Number 1.
6) Calling Sister #2 on the phone and talking about everything, including her dogs, who are in love with each other, and her horses who have their own power structure, and why I can’t cook but she can.
7) Taking photos of nature. I tell myself I need the photos for my blog. This is generally a lie. Here’s a blog photo.
8) Throwing stuff out. For some reason, drawers need to be cleaned IMMEDIATELY, instead of working on my book, as if someone was coming to inspect where I keep my notepads.
9) Convincing Innocent Husband we should take the drift boat out and explore one of Oregon’s rivers. He brings the oars, I bring the chocolate. He rows, I eat.
10) MY FAVORITE WAY TO PROCRASTINATE: Always, always, always, my kids. They want to talk, I want to listen. They want mom to come with them to coffee, I’m out the door. They want to watch a movie, I’ll make the popcorn. Love you, Darling Laughing Son, Rebel Dancing Daughter and Adventurous Musical Daughter!
And one more – extra credit – READING. Looove to read.
What are your FAVORITE ways to procrastinate?
When any of your Books become available, I read..when it’s raining I like to stay in and make lists of things of what I should do. Then I read some more..I have daily reading, assigned reading, and of course I have chores to do..I like to do things spontaneously so there goes my day.. I bought two books from Lesley Kagen, because you suggested her..and very happy with the three chapters I’ve read..let’s see, I do like to see good movies, and I just started watching
1NYPD reruns again! Love all your books!
Georgia,
I’m so glad to hear you read my books.
I feel the same about the rain! When it’s raining it just makes it an even better day to sit back and read in front of the (gas) fire. Lesley Kagen is a great writer. Read Whistling In The Dark, loved that book.
Happy holidays.
2My favorite ways to procrastinate would be reading, papercrafting, and Pinterest! All of which are legitimate ways to spend time, but they are all so easy to enjoy, and time just drifts away…happily, at least.
3I agree, reading when it’s raining (or snowing) just makes it feel so cozy, especially with a steaming hot drink nearby.
I’ve learned over the years I always work better with a deadline looming, and I’ve finally learned it’s okay to be like that. It allows me to feel less guilty for binge watching television, or creating the perfect planner/journal, or napping with the cat. Now if only I could feel like organizing drawers!!! THAT’s what I should be doing when I procrastinate!