The Journal of Procrastination {Day 5}

A fill-in-the-blanks for those days when inspiration eludes me and procrastination envelopes me

Date: Thursday, February 14, 2013

Time: 12:53 p.m.

Appropriate quote to start things rolling: Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans - Allen Saunders

I got up at: 5:45 a.m.

I am listening to: Adventures in Odyssey: The Seven Deadly Dwarves {If you have no idea what I'm talking about, try this} 

I most recently ate: Perogies and celery {a delicious balance of fats and strings}

I am reading: Sophie's War by Avi and Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

I am memorizing: 1 John 2

Current favorite song: The Risen Christ in Me - Ginger Millermon 

In my hair: slightly messy bun (may be rather messy, but I haven't checked for a while) 

I am wearing: jeans, slippers, t-shirt, fleece

Christian self-help book I am currently reading: Girls Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild by Mary Kassian

I am craving: anything sweet. Valentine cookies and Snickers, mainly. 

I should be: folding the socks and clothes and practicing my flute {not particularly in that order or simultaneously - for which I am thankful, I might add} 

Book I am contemplating reading next: Granted I eventually finish the two I'm currently reading: Jessie Phillips by Frances Trollope

Random fact about myself: I have five fingers on my right hand 

The weather is: for Wisconsin, pretty warm for February (we got rain instead of snow today!) and grey with slush, ice and melting snow

Any library books at the moment: Not that I'm aware of - which could be a bad thing

Last movie I watched: Ironman 2 {not impressed}

Surprise bonus quote: "Are you nuts?" "Jury's still out." - The Avengers

Scratchy pen or smooth pen: Smooth pen but the color is a factor

Last thing I threw away: I think it was the corner of the perogie bag I cut off to get at the perogies

Last book I bought/received: As Wilbur Robinson would say: that is an excellent question! I think it was The MacArthur Bible Commentary. It's got some heft to it, to be sure. In more ways than one, too.  

Most recent crazy impulse: writing two valentines

Under the clip: myriad post-its scrawled by yours truly! 

I learned today: that Bernard and Whit are two different people?! {This pertains to the "I'm listening to" question as well} It rocked my world slightly sideways. Also that this post has taken me almost 45 minutes to write. 

Blah

Picture-thought: I think this pretty much sums things up! 

Until later!

The Journal of Procrastination {Day 4}

A fill-in-the-blanks for those days when inspiration eludes me

Date: Tuesday, December 13. 2011

Time: 11:28 a.m.

Thought/Quote/Verse/Idea for the day: From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. - Psalm 61:2

I got up at: 6:00 a.m.

I am listening to: Pilgrim by Enya

I most recently ate: Breakfast: a blueberry bagel, yogurt and an orange

I am currently working on: Still working on the sequel. It was clipping along at a brisk pace, but now it's slowed down to the usual writer's block-ey crawl. :P

Comfort food/beverage at the moment: hot tea with cream and sugar. *bliss*

I am looking forward to: tomorrow morning being over so I can enjoy Christmas.

I am reading: The Protector by Dee Henderson - and not enjoying it... And Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith. Apparently I haven't met the love interest yet... Sounds interesting!

I am memorizing: Matthew 6 (haha!)

I am thinking: about many things: my Pearson-Vue CNA exam tomorrow (ick), what I'm going to be doing afterwards, the blog post I should be writing - among other things...

Plans for the day: puttering around, maybe study a little more, go to choir...

In my hair: nothing. It's loose today.

Most recently wrote: Chapter 11 of my novel sequel. (67 pages and 32,017 words - in case you were interested in an update...)

I am thankful for: my heavens, it's Wisconsin and the middle of December (give or take a few days...) and it's 42 degrees outside! I know what I'm thankful for.  

I am wearing: a denim skirt, slipper socks, long-sleeved white shirt, blue tunic sweater, and a silver necklace.

Latest gift listed in my notebook: "making Christmas tags". Hmm....

Christian self-help book I am currently reading: Diamonds in the Dust by Joni Eareckson Tada

My surroundings: my basement - which is something we show off to home improvement people.

I am craving: tomorrow afternoon. :)

I should be: folding the whites, practicing taking radial pulse and respirations on my sister... Boring stuff.

Tomorrow I will: finally finish off my CNA course, go to the library, go to my friend's house for dinner and Truth Project Bible study, then movie night with my friend, her sister and my sister.

Book I am contemplating reading next: Granted I ever finish this Dee Henderson romance, I think I'll go for something really different. Like Agatha Christie.

Random fact about myself: I have a weakness for Lurlene McDaniel books - which are ridiculously gushy and cliche, but since everyone dies in them it makes up for the mush. :D

The weather is: warmish and sort of grey

Any library books at the moment: Wanda and the Frogs by Barbara Azore. It's a kids book, by the way, and I got it for my two-year (or is it three?) old sister.

Movie(s) I watched within the week: Up and The Nativity Story and A Christmas Story

Indignant about: Nothing. Just a little nervous...

Random movie/book quote that's running through my head: "Fighting fire with fire, we ignite the couch!" - Rocky and Bullwinkle - How to Remove An Unwanted Guest from Your House and Make More Living Room

Scratchy pen or smooth pen: both!

Last thing I threw away: good question... I think it was a Dixie cup

Last book I bought/received: I haven't bought a book for myself in a little while... Probably Of Men and Of Angels by Brock and Bodie Thoene.

I am wondering: what I'm going to do next in my novel. I've hit one of those icky dead-end things.

Song stuck in my head: Get Out of This Town by Carrie Underwood

Most recent crazy plan: Overspending on my Christmas gifts because I suddenly came up with a thousand things I could have gotten. :P

Under the clip: library list and paper with boy names and a page number from a book that I want to look up

Random Spanish word: telefonee a ajustes - phone settings

I learned today: that I'm still not sure what I want to do with my life

Picture-thought: Due to all the ridiculous politics going on around this state; people trying to recall a governor who has done nothing but good for our state, I shall make my political leanings very clear:

'Till next time! 

The Journal of Procrastination {Day 3}

A fill-in-the-blanks for those days when inspiration eludes me

Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Time: 12:03 p.m.

Thought/Quote/Verse/Idea for the day: Change is inevitable, except from vending machines and, in all seriousness: What if you woke up this morning and found the only things you had left were the things you thanked God for yesterday? - Terry Shock

I got up at: 6:10 a.m. (It took me a full ten minutes to push the covers off this morning :P)

I am listening to: O Come, O Come Emmanuel by Enya (Who needs to wait for Thanksgiving?)

I most recently ate: Breakfast: half an egg bagel with cheese and a bowl of grapenuts with milk

I am currently working on: A sequel to my first completed novel (:D !)

Comfort food/beverage at the moment: Hmm... Anything hot that tastes good

I am looking forward to: Nothing in particular, but I'm excited to be alive right now. :)

I am reading: A Common Life by Jan Karon

I am memorizing: Matthew 5 (still)

I am thinking: about many things: novels, music, the beautiful weather, plans for the day...

Plans for the day: taking the neighbor boys to their piano lessons, writing, making enchiladas for dinner, going to choir, movie night at my grandparent's house...

In my hair: a braid on the side

Most recently wrote: Chapter 4 on my sequel (15 pages and 7,324 words!!!  Just thought I'd share... :} )

I am thankful for: Gorgeous weather (chilly, but sunny and clear), a walk with my mom this morning and watching the sunrise, a peaceful heart, joy, a certain thing I've written that I absolutely love... There's so much to be thankful for!

I am wearing: a denim skirt, slipper socks, a long-sleeved white shirt and a brown-and-pink tunic top

Latest gift listed in my notebook: "morning moons"

Christian self-help book I am currently reading: None really at the moment. I'm thinking about reading Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent by Beth Moore, but I'm not sure if it's good or not and need to do a little research.  

My surroundings: my living room. I've been camping out up here for a good while now, writing away (sort of...)

I am craving: barbecue potato chips 

I should be: switching the laundry if it's done, unloading the dishwasher, writing, reading... Nothing immediate

Tomorrow I will: do nothing really interesting that I can think of

Book I am contemplating reading next: The Protector by Dee Henderson (I haven't read a gushy romance in a while...)

Random fact about myself: I am addicted to Nancy Drew PC games 

The weather is: crisp, clear, golden...Breathtaking

Any library books at the moment: One. A Common Life by Jan Karon

Movie(s) I watched within the week: The Last Brickmaker in America and How To Train Your Dragon (which I adore)

Indignant about: Am I indignant about anything? Wow...  

Random movie/book quote that's running through my head: Thanks for nothing, you useless reptile - Hiccup - How To Train Your Dragon

Scratchy pen or smooth pen: don't know, don't care to find out :)

Last thing I threw away: an entire bag of garbage. Folks, I am moving up in the world! 

Last book I bought/received: Flying South by L.M. Elliott

I am wondering: Why I can't always leave things in God's hands 

Song stuck in my head: I haven't got one, at the moment. But I usually do, so stay tuned! (No pun intended)

Most recent crazy plan: I do not have crazy plans! They just happen to be rather stupid and random at times...

Under the clip: same as usual with a library list and math note added

Random Spanish word (courtesy of my English-Spanish dictionary...): I don't have it, so I'll do one that I know without looking - tres - three

I learned today: that I don't pray nearly enough

Picture-thought: I would put one up of the new Japanese lantern/plaid fleece blanket I just made, but I can't get a good picture, so I'll do this instead:

Two of my favorite things: yellow birches and grey skies :)

Till next time!

The Journal of Procrastination {Day 2}

A fill-in-the-blanks for those days when inspiration eludes me

Date: Thursday, September 29, 2011

Time: 2:30 p.m. (On the nose!)

Thought/Quote/Verse/Idea for the day: "Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him." - Matthew 6:8

I got up at: 6:00 a.m.

I am listening to: Heart of a Volunteer from the Pearl Harbor soundtrack by Hans Zimmer

I most recently ate: Lunch: Leftover ribs and chicken, egg noodles, peppers, and a chocolate malt ice cream bar for dessert.

I am currently working on: A blog post? Lol... nothing much really.

Comfort food/beverage at the moment: Water, I guess. I've been drinking enough of it...

I am looking forward to: my friend's movie/game night/ sleepover/shopping trip tomorrow

I am reading: nothing. But I just finished A New Song by Jan Karon

I am memorizing: Matthew 5 and Psalm 51

I am thinking: about my upcoming class and what it will entail and how often God is faithful

Plans for the day: Good question... I might go grocery shopping with my mother, help my sister finish a Nancy Drew computer game, write that dratted last part of Holly and Ivy...

In my hair: a barrette on the side. I got scalped on my last haircut - at least, that's what it felt like... :)

Most recently wrote: a letter to a friend

I am thankful for: music, friends and Hebrews 13:5

I am wearing: a denim skirt, a short-sleeved grey shirt, and my key necklace

Latest gift listed in my notebook: "peace"

Christian self-help book I am currently reading: Diamonds In The Dust by Joni Eareckson Tada

My surroundings: still my desk and basement. I don't move my laptop much...

I am craving: the middle of November, when this class will be over. Haha...

I should be: writing, if anything

Tomorrow I will: help my mother bake desserts for our birthday party on Saturday, go to a movie, game night and sleepover

Book I am contemplating reading next: I'm not sure. Something exciting - if I have time

Random fact about myself: I have a stuffed black lab named Jimmie that I still sleep with when my little sister doesn't take it

The weather is: actually nice! Warm with sun and blue sky

Any library books at the moment: Nary a one!

Movie(s) I watched within the week: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and The Wilderness Family (old family favorite...)

Indignant about: my ipod consistently losing all my ratings. Oh the headaches of modern technology!

Random movie/book quote that's running through my head: "You might have mentioned that a bit sooner!" - Peter - The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Scratchy pen or smooth pen: scratchy

Last thing I threw away: a plastic bag. Inspiring!

Last book I bought/received: The Sacrifice by Kathleen Benner Duble

I am wondering: why I have to grow up. It's not what I thought it would be, but it'll be fine with God at my side.

Song stuck in my head: If We've Ever Needed You by Casting Crowns (only because it's playing through my earbuds right now...)

Most recent crazy plan: dropping out of my college class and becoming a stay-at-home daughter (that one didn't go over very well...)

Under the clip: post-its with college info and boy names that start with "B"

Random Spanish word (courtesy of my English-Spanish dictionary...): hipnotizar - mesmerize (don't think I'll be using that one anytime soon)

I learned today: many, many things. I couldn't begin to list them.

Picture-thought: Movie I'm seeing tomorrow! 

'Till next time,

The Journal of Procrastination {Day 1}

A fill-in-the-blanks for those days when inspiration eludes me

Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Time: 10:09 a.m.

Thought/Quote/Verse/Idea for the day: "I've always been in the right place and time. Of course, I steered myself there." - Bob Hope

I got up at: 7:36 a.m.

I am listening to: my sister practicing her clarinet, the dehumidifier, and my mother teaching my little brother

I most recently ate: Breakfast: asparagus quiche, vanilla yogurt, and a homemade eclair *ahem* Healthy...

I am currently working on: Nothing really. I'm mentally pounding out a first segment of a first chapter...or maybe a prologue. I'm not sure yet.

Comfort food/beverage at the moment: homemade cappuccino

I am looking forward to: taking my PaperbackSwap book to the post office. :)

I am reading: Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis

I am memorizing: 1 Peter 1 and Psalm 51

I am thinking: about how difficult it is to teach my brother when he's in a lazy mood...My poor mother.

Plans for the day: Post Office, reading, maybe do a little writing or something

In my hair: a pollyanna with my favorite barrette

Most recently wrote: the first few sentences of a novel I just thought up. :D

I am thankful for: fall weather, and God, who daily bears my burdens

I am wearing: a denim skirt, a short-sleeved blue shirt and black flip-flops

Latest gift listed in my notebook: "grey skies, heavy with rain"

Christian self-help book I am currently reading: Captivating by John and Staci Eldredge (though I'm thinking it's not going to be very Christian - or much help)

My surroundings: my overcrowded desk and outside of that, my basement

I am craving: a cozy chair, an open window and a good book (I think I shall fulfill that craving presently... :D)

I should be: hmm, doing nothing, really. I suppose I could open up my college textbook and start reading it, but why get ahead of myself?

Tomorrow I will: play frisbee for sure, other than that, it's a little hazy

Book I am contemplating reading next: Don't Shoot, It's Only Me by Bob Hope

Random fact about myself: I used to keep a spreadsheet of (almost) every book I owned complete with author, where I got it, price, rating, date I finished it, and # of pages. Yeah, I had a lot of time on my hands then...

The weather is: Last time I checked a little overcast, but I think the sky is cloudy and blue now

Any library books at the moment: 3, actually.

Movie(s) I watched within the week: Despicable Me and Little Women

Indignant about: losing the complete last segment of Holly and Ivy that I had all written out. Ugh...

Random movie/book quote that's running through my head: "Oh, do somebody go down quick; Mr. Brooke is acting dreadfully, and Meg likes it!" - Jo (Little Women)

Scratchy pen or smooth pen: smooth pen

Last thing I threw away: Excellent question. I think it was my yogurt container...

Last book I bought/received: The Mill House by Paul McCusker

I am wondering: how I could write like Louisa May Alcott

Song stuck in my head: it's impossible to have a song stuck in your head when you have a sister practicing upstairs, another sister practicing the piano right behind you and a brother who is being impossible with his schoolwork. Just saying...

Most recent crazy plan: going on a shopping spree at the mall

Under the clip: a library list and post-it with college info

Random Spanish word (courtesy of my English-Spanish dictionary...): Microbio: n Microbe (never would have guessed that one...)

I learned today: that I don't have good quiet times when I don't get up early. I've learned this lesson many times.

Picture-thought:
My dolls, in their "appropriate" denim skirts:

'Till next time,