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What the hell is wrong with me?
Why, when the sink is overflowing with dishes, do I re-organize the utensil drawer?
Why do I rearrange the husband's (already folded) shirts when there are piles of clothes EVERYWHERE and the clean laundry has been sitting in the laundry bag, unfolded for two weeks?
Why do I spend hours on the computer instead of running errands, making phone calls, and paying the bills?
Why can't I get organized?
Is it something you can learn, or is it a personality trait that you're stuck with?
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When you get answers, let me know, OK? I can so identify with you. I do the very same things. I should have done anything today BUT wipe down the cabinets in the kitchen.
So what did I do? Yep.
I hope it's something I (and you) can learn. But I've been trying to change for probably 7 years now and ain't nuthin' workin'.
Posted by: suburban misfit | December 1, 2005 12:20 PM
I just got on the computer "really quick" while I had breakfast. Yeah. That was over an hour ago. I should go do the dinner dishes from last night.
Posted by: Ern | December 1, 2005 01:12 PM
It's obvious that you're avoiding odious tasks and replacing them with more benign ones.
I call it intelligence in action.
(and so sweeeet that you got to ask Billy J such a complex question and get back such a complex answer)
Posted by: Bucky Four-Eyes | December 1, 2005 01:48 PM
You're stuck with it, baby. Just like you're stuck with me! Yahoo!
Posted by: Fuzzball | December 1, 2005 02:16 PM
I agree, you are substituting things you can do easily instead of doing the stuff you'd rather not do.
I do it all the time. And Bucky Four Eyes is quite correct, it's a sign of superior intelligence. Obviously. :-)
Posted by: Jon Deal | December 1, 2005 05:27 PM
Hhmmm, yep, don't know. When you find out though, can you let me know?
I promptly sat on the computer blogging last night while Mr K folded the mountain of clothes that had consumed our walk-in-robe.
Posted by: Kylz | December 1, 2005 11:26 PM
It must have something to do with our shared birthday because damn it if you didn't just describe me.
(Oh yeah, I told Blogger to eat it. Come see my new site.)
The former FutureFoodTVStar
Posted by: Aimee | December 2, 2005 03:00 AM
I'm shocked to hear this! We Leo's are notoriously controlling and are always on top of things without even trying. Hmm. Must be that your rising sign is interfering. I hate when mine does. I should hold a class; I'm compulsively organized! :)
Posted by: Laryssa | December 2, 2005 09:33 AM
I am one of those annoying organized people. I truly think that is something you are just born with. For those that don't possess this gene, I think it is a constant battle. Plus I think the computer sucks time away like no other machine.
Posted by: southernfriedgirl | December 2, 2005 10:05 AM
I used to do that. Lots. Then I delved into research about adult ADD.
I am far less distracted now and far less likely to put off tedious jobs or fritter away time on something I hadn't intended to do.
Ritalin rulez. Tom Cruise can suck it.
Posted by: Nilbo | December 2, 2005 10:07 AM
Nilbo, from what I hear, Tom Cruise DOES suck it.
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