# What are you putting off? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [September 18, 2008, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204 "2008-09-18T20:27:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204/1 "2008-09-18T20:27:28Z")
We all have things we don’t want to do, or want to do but don’t want to do right now or… So what are you procrastinating on? Mine: Important: - I should be working on my English homework. But I’m not. I’ll do it at some point before class on Tuesday. - I should get the HPV vaccine before I’m too old. My mom said they’d pay for it. But it means going into the Health Office at College and figuring out what I need to do. And my social anxiety says NO. Not important: - Illustrating all the Okalen glyphs so I can organize them. I’ve got an Illustrator file start for them. - Typing up a Batman fanfic. It’s not that good, but I could get it done and not have to worry about it. - Typing up various myths. - Taking stuff to the thrift store and donating to the animal shelter. I’ve got a pile that’s slowly taking over my dining room. ---
**Author:** ![Nikki\_Tikki\_Tavi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3da27b/32.png) [@Nikki\_Tikki\_Tavi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nikki_Tikki_Tavi)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204/2 "2008-09-18T20:34:13Z")
- Deciding what to go back to school for. - Backing up my husband’s blog. (It seems like it’s going to be a headache and I’m not up to it lately.) - Making several appointments. Why can’t I do this online? ---
**Author:** ![torie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/77aa72/32.png) [@torie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/torie)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204/3 "2008-09-18T20:36:44Z")
Vacuuming and shampooing the carpets. I am waiting for hubby to get home from work and entertain the baby…yeah that’s the ticket. Never mind the fact that the baby has been entertaining himself just fine for the past hour trying to crawl. But still, do I want him crawling on a wet floor once I am done shampooing? Of course not, so I STILL need to wait until hubby comes home so he can entertain the baby. That’s the ticket. Of course, If I put Leo in his nursery and let him entertain himself in there, that would work, but then…I’m afraid the noise of the vacuum will scare him this time, even though it never has before, and then I still need to wait until hubby gets home from work and entertains the baby…I can do this alllllll day, but I can’t, I need to go entertain the baby. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![pendgwen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3da27b/32.png) [@pendgwen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pendgwen)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204/4 "2008-09-18T21:12:42Z")
Unfortunately I have some pretty major things I’m procrastination at the moment: researching residency programs writing a personal statement the presentation I have to give monday and of course assorted minor tasks. ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204/5 "2008-09-18T21:29:53Z")
Seeing the doctor about my foot that’s been sore for three months. (I’ve maxed out the company part of my medical insurance and have to pay 100% deductible for the next $1500. ) StG ---
**Author:** ![Queen\_Bruin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Queen\_Bruin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Bruin)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204/6 "2008-09-18T21:30:11Z")
-Writing my personal statement for law school. I know what I want to say, I just don’t know how to say it without sounding like a tool. As ego-centric as I am, and as much as I like to write, I absolutely loathe writing anything formal about myself. -Ironing my husband’s shirts. I just can’t give a crap right now if he goes into the office looking like hell in the morning. No matter how hard I try, I just can’t get excited about it. -Sorting my Grandparents pictures and things for archival. I started arranging the B&W photos by size until I had a breakdown. Gonna have to wait until after the LSAT to do it, I think. -Putting up the shelving for the dude’s guitars and other music stuff, plus re-arranging the front room so that his amp and guitars are in an easy-to-get-to place to play. And moving the computer to a wall with enough outlets. -Fixing the closet door. I am just not in the mood for any of this crap. At least the dishes are done. I’m off to play WoW until it’s running time. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204/7 "2008-09-18T21:39:58Z")
Just the usual cleaning stuff. Other than that, I’m pretty much up to date on everything. ---
**Author:** ![Autolycus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/22d042/32.png) [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204/8 "2008-09-18T21:42:46Z")
Breathing, starting… now. woot, 1 minute! But seriously… ummm, I need to study 4 hours a day for a Japanese test in December, and I’ve only did that once the last three days. I need to step it up! ---
**Author:** ![Contrary](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/db5fbb/32.png) [@Contrary](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contrary)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204/9 "2008-09-18T21:58:23Z")
Deciding which program will get me where I want to be, licensed as a counselor. And then applying for the program. But I’ve started looking and have actually overcome the biggest barrier–me thinking I can’t do this, I’m not good enough etc. I swear I’m gonna end up collecting masters’ degrees. ---
**Author:** ![Inigo\_Montoya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inigo_montoya/32/124_2.png) [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204/10 "2008-09-18T22:21:29Z")
I … wait a minute, brb. ---
**Author:** ![mnemosyne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c4cdca/32.png) [@mnemosyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mnemosyne)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204/11 "2008-09-18T22:59:09Z")
About 3 different homework assignments, including an email I need to send out to the group. Replying to an email from a classmate. Eating supper… I just don’t feel like dealing with food, but I’m getting hungry. Cleaning. Probably other stuff, too. ---
**Author:** ![Pollux\_Oil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/858c86/32.png) [@Pollux\_Oil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pollux_Oil)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204/12 "2008-09-18T23:13:05Z")
Getting a job. ☹ I need one and I want one, but I can’t motivate myself to spend hours upon hours searching for one. Sometimes I hate my mad procrastination skills. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204/13 "2008-09-18T23:24:13Z")
I’ve been meaning to post to [this thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=91883) again… ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_C](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Captain\_C](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_C)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204/14 "2008-09-18T23:30:41Z")
I recently moved and need to get my vehicle registered in this state. I also need to get a new driver’s license so I can vote here this coming November. Just can’t work up the ambition to get up early and go stand in line at the Secretary of State’s office. I also need to do my pushups for the day, maybe go for a run. And I need to go in for the next set of testing for a job I am applying for that has ongoing enrollment. I should also probably eat something. I haven’t eaten yet today, and only had a sandwich yesterday. Since moving here all by my lonesome, and due to some relationship issues that are stressing me out beyond belief, I haven’t been able to get myself into a cooking mood. I’ve lost about 10 lb in the past week, I need to get on this. Or I could read the dope and play EVE. ---
**Author:** ![stucco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e56c9b/32.png) [@stucco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stucco)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204/15 "2008-09-18T23:55:19Z")
Cleaning my room. Reading a paper for lab meeting tomorrow. Getting my laundry out of the dryer and putting it away. Today I finally finished something I’d been putting off for a while: turning in my benefits form for a new job. It took me a while to wade through everything, but now I have healthcare! And a retirement plan! Hooray! ---
**Author:** ![The\_Shroud](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/439d5e/32.png) [@The\_Shroud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Shroud)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2008, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204/16 "2008-09-19T00:03:25Z")
Pulling my money out of Washington Mutual. Ending my 30-year absence from the dating scene. Planning something exciting for my vacation from work. Which started today. ---
**Author:** ![beegirl13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/848f3c/32.png) [@beegirl13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beegirl13)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2008, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204/17 "2008-09-19T01:22:52Z")
[ul] [li]Studying for tomorrow’s radiology rotation final exam[/li][li]Cleaning the turtle tank & ferret cage[/li][li]Studying for national boards[/li][li]Paying my car insurance bill[/li][li]Filling out paperwork for my October externship[/li][/ul] ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2008, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204/18 "2008-09-19T01:30:56Z")
> [@Captain\_C](#): > > I recently moved and need to get my vehicle registered in this state. I also need to get a new driver’s license so I can vote here this coming November. Just can’t work up the ambition to get up early and go stand in line at the Secretary of State’s office. Secretary of State’s office? You go to the [County Tax Office](http://www.txdot.gov/services/vehicle_titles_and_registration/new_residents.htm) to register your car. Then, to the [DPS](http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/driver_licensing_control/movingtotexas.htm) to get your driver license. ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_C](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Captain\_C](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_C)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2008, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204/19 "2008-09-19T01:32:37Z")
> [@dalej42](#): > > Secretary of State’s office? You go to the [County Tax Office](http://www.txdot.gov/services/vehicle_titles_and_registration/new_residents.htm) to register your car. Then, to the [DPS](http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/driver_licensing_control/movingtotexas.htm) to get your driver license. Damn this crazy state. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2008, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204/20 "2008-09-19T01:36:18Z")
> [@Captain\_C](#): > > Damn this crazy state. Since I no longer live there, I"ll agree! Anyway, get the car inspected first. Make sure the check engine light isn’t on and then pay about 50 bucks. Then go to the county tax office (you can renew online in Dallas county) Then to the DPS for your license and to register to vote. You don’t specify a party. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-putting-off/464204.md?page=2)