i know. i'm blushing.

I figured out the reason I never try to finish tasks earlier than the last possible minute. It’s because no matter how long I’ve been working on a project with a deadline, I will continue to work on it until there is absolutely no more time left… as in, it’s 1:30 in the morning and I need at least a couple hours of sleep. It doesn’t matter if I’ve already been working on the thing for a month. I can’t help myself. I cannot resist the urge to continue tweaking it and tweaking it and tweaking it.

Of course, since I’ve never actually tried finishing a project that far in advance, this will continue to remain a theory. But I think it’s a pretty good one. …It seems in my mind, there’s always a good way to justify procrastination. (To future employers who might be reading this: I’m TOTALLY kidding. And by “TOTALLY,” I mean “mostly.”)

The best things that happened today, possibly in ascending order:

1. Parking in the driveway. — Since our neighbors who live upstairs are gone on vacation, we get to use the driveway. The DRIVEWAY instead of the road. It feels extremely luxurious.
2. Getting a back rub, however small. — I’m still hoping Massage May will catch on. So far, it’s been two for two, though Friday’s was more of a joke back pat than a real massage. I figure it’s okay to start small.
3. Not cooking dinner. — Bryant is my favorite. He was a champion in the kitchen tonight and made me the best breakfast for dinner I’ve had in a long time. Hashbrowns with country gravy, spinach and cheese omelets, and bacon. Delish.

An excellent Saturday in my book.

I woke up this morning to a steady, humming sound coming from the bathroom. BzzzzzzCkzCkkzCjzzzzzzzz. Beard trimmers busy at work.

Hello, May. Come on in.