I’ve written many times about my tendency to procrastinate (procrastination even has it’s own label on my blog). I’m actually one of the world’s most lazy people, a fact that I hide beautifully by keeping myself incessantly busy chasing one deadline or another. Shhhhh… don’t tell anyone, but I’d really rather be lying down with a bowl of chocolates and a good book. Or just plain lying down.
Either way, this week I’m grateful for…
136. Deadlines – I think I know why they’re called deadlines. Without them, I’d probably be dead from eating too much chocolate and lying down on my enormous arse all day.
137. Busy work – Another tactic for pretending I’m not bone idle. I have missed having a party to plan for this week. I even found myself contemplating adding a stitch or two to my seven year knitting project. But I just couldn’t find that darn scarf.
138. Cold days – I live in Sydney so I know I don’t know what cold really is, but I did live in London for years and I miss that COLD cold. It makes me feel rejuvenated and alive. We’re off to Canberra today (I’m going to Shop Handmade! Yes I am!) so check in with me on Monday to see if I still feel this way!!
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Leanne says
Deadlines are useful, I agree. Thanks for having me again this week. I’m enjoying finding things to be grateful for.
Shelley @ My Shoebox Life says
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Shelley @ My Shoebox Life says
Deadlines and procrastinating go hand in hand don’t they? You can’t have one without the other. Have a lovely weekend in Canberra. Back when I worked in media land, I got posted there. Lasted six weeks and then asked to be transferred to Sydney quick smart. I’m sure it’s lovely for a visit though. π
Love in a B and B says
I love a client deadline but pretty I’m hopeless at sticking to my own. I am also in awe of your party organising skills. You don’t work in events do you? If not, you should!
Jane says
Oh man, what I would give to be lying down with a bowl of chocolates as well. Seems it’s been a week of procrastination for both of us. Have a lovely weekend in Canberra – stay warm! xxx
Amelia {Weddings, Babies... Everything} says
Procrastination has been my middle name this week too… I need to get some serious study time in!
Have a lovely weekend trip. Hope it’s as warm as can be! xx
Kellie says
I have to set myself deadlines, not because I’m a procrastinator, but because I’m a perfectionist! Twice as worse, I promise!!! hehe!! π
I’m quite struggling with it at this very moment, as I missed off an “r” in my linky title!! Aaarrgghh!!
Hope you have a fab time in chilly Canberra! xx
Simoney says
Just another thing on my list of reasons we might be twins.
The Lazy-but-Driven paradox.
I am also grateful for linkies that focus us on the good things in our lives. When the weeks has been rough, its therapeutic to make yourself look for the golden moments amongst the crappy ones.
xx
Thanks Maxabella.
x
jody says
Have a lovely weekend in Canberra, i love shopping handmade!
It is freezing here in melbourne, and definatley dont miss that cold!!
Have a great weekend!
x jody
Posie Patchwork says
Oh bugger, did i miss you at Shop today?? I was going around in circles from the Summit to the Shop to Schools. BUSY day. Welcome to Canberra & have a blast at the Handmade Market tomorrow, love Posie
Simoney says
PS To all lovely linkers… I have just been visiting some of you and have been unable to leave comments because Google won;t let me sign in π
I’m wondering ig you would consider opening up your commenting options while Google/blogger is having these probs – allow “Anyone” to comment which will mean we can comment and leave our name/URL. I KNOW that also allows the nasty “anonymous” but Bloggers SPAM catcher is actually pretty good. Just letting you know why you might not be getting as many comments as usual… people might not be able to sign in to comment…
π
Quill and Ink Handmade says
LOVE deadlines.
I seem to kick into high gear when they’re nearing, and accomplish amazing things in short periods of time. Then sit back and wonder how much more I’d get done if I actually stayed on task more often…
Have a lovely weekend buying beautifully handmade!
x
deux chiens et un garcon says
I would not have not got through without deadlines.
Enjoy the handmade market. Sounds fabulous.
xxx
Cate says
And here was me thinking we might have been separated at birth – yes, I have ‘procrastination’ as a label on my blog too, yes I am knitting the worlds slowest jumper, but NOOOOOOO I do not like the cold! Bring on summer.
Sorry totally lost me at #138 π
Have a wonderful weekend Maxabella (just watched the Brumbies play Rebels in Canberra – so I’m here to tell you it was serious brass monkeys!! have fun…)
xxxCate
Amy says
Have fun in Canberra! I wish I was going to Shop Handmade! Just try not to freeze to death…
neesay says
If I don’t have a deadline, it won’t get done. If I do have a deadline, it won’t get done until a minute before!
Karen Wilson says
“I love deadlines. I love the whooshing sound they make as they fly past” LOL
I love cold fresh days too!
Mama of 2 boys says
I feel I jump from project to project, not really finishing anything too. I’d never thought of it as a tactic, but I guess it is. You always make me think Maxabella.
Hope you enjoy the chill in Canberra, I’m sure it will give you the fix of cold you’re after xo
Michelle Twin Mum says
I can not imagine for one minute that you are lazy!
Enjoy your time away.
Mich x
Pieni Lintu says
I wrote something and it comes error error error all the time… π
Well.. π
We had -30 celsius last winter. It was COLD! Now it’s +30 outside. π
The Beetle Shack says
ooh I hear the FANTASTIC Mr Coulson is coming to you too! How exciting, he is amazing- you will be blessed!
xo em
Sandrine says
I like your honesty Mrs Bella π You are right even thought I dislike deadlines they are great for that little extra push! π
Have fun at the market that sound an awesome place to go!
Sandrine x
Jodie Ansted says
Enjoy Canberra, hon!
Funnily enough, this cold makes me feel like a trip to Canberra. We were there last year in Autumn. All the leaves were beautiful.
See you on your return!
So Now What? says
I have a theory about deadlines. If you were the kinda kid that did their assignments/study last minute, that will be how you are in your work life. I am such a deadline worker. Give me one, I will work like a demon. Otherwise, I’ll be looking at cute sneezing pandas on the internet until someone kicks me up the arse. Mwah. Bern
MultipleMum says
Love it Bern! I approach work deadlines as I did school ones. I read a bit, think for awhile and write at the last minute. I hope you have a great weekend in Canberra. We are up to our eyeballs in snot here so you are not missing a thing not seeing your fam this weekend! I hope you got me a treat from the Handmade Market? Please???
Alison @MelbourneMumma says
Oh dear…can’t say I’m particularly grateful for any of those things! π I’ll just be grateful for the lovely pic you added to your post instead x
jodi says
i share your love of deadlines – the keep me on my toes. when I don’t have one I too get lazy and unmotivated. Enjoy your (cold) trip – hope you come back with plenty of goodies!
Ps. I love your regular gratitude posts. If you haven’t already, you should check out – http://365grateful.com/
Posie Patchwork says
Deadlines yes, work well under pressure!! So great to meet you my love, thanks for visiting Canberra & sharing in my handmade world, see you soon, love Posie
Kelly says
I like to wait until the last possible moment to do things too. Good thing for deadlines or I may never complete anything xo
P.S I loving cold days too
babygalah says
I’ve tried setting myself deadlines….but the other side of my brain just says “hey, you know you COULD be lying down and eating chocolate right ???”
Oh well…we get there don’t we!
Have a lovely, COLD, weekend, Dee x
Oh, My Darling says
Oh, I’m also only driven by deadlines!