Procrastinators make me wanna do this


I've never been one to procrastinate. Why put off something u can do today.

You hired MOVERS? Girl, good for you! You're my hero.

Next time, I SWEAR TO GAWD, I'm doing that.


I sympathize. I'm the worst procrastinator in the world. It's my least-favorite thing about myself.

I was gonna read this thread now, but I think I'll wait until later.

Sweeny79 said:

OK, here's the post that got lost...

I'm currently avoiding packing.

I'm slowly doing the things I need to do to move. I've gone through my desk, my storage space and my bathroom and thrown out 6 bags of "things", packed up 5 boxes of books, filled my backpacking pack and carry-on luggage with clothes, filled 3 bags of clothes for goodwill, but I'm just not motivated. I worry about what I'll need out and available for the next week. I do one thing for 20 minutes and then stall by smoking or finding a new CD to listen to, or checking in on the org.

I think I work better under pressure. I'll probably be packing like a demon next Saturday until the movers get here Sunday at 2pm.

What motivates you in silly chores?

CarrieMpls said:

I don't know.
Bustin' a nut without the responsibilites of emotional attachment, I guess.

Didja get some more done?

You have no idea how excited I am to watch people carry all of my stuff up two flights of stairs while I sip a water or smoke a cigarette in the alley.

CarrieMpls said:

Muffin! Don't ever lose the ciggies. A simple wave of one ciggie could indicate so much more displeausre than just screaming.

Itallicise as many words as you can. Don't say "The couch should go there"...

Say "Really... You may be accustomed with the nearest Flop House but I absolutely can't really allow your positioning of my furniture to give me a head-ache. And I feel a twinge occurring forthwith via your cadaverous countenance."

Just get British until they give up.

I'm taking note of your tips!

I plan on doing that once I grow up and start making money.



that is if i ever grow up and start making money.

you could always hire people to pack your stuff for you.

I plan on doing that once I grow up and start making money.



that is if i ever grow up and start making money.

you could always hire people to pack your stuff for you.

Oh my

I, too, am a procrastinator. However, having moved a few times in the last few years I can tell you there's nothing like knowing the movers are coming the next day & having shit all over the place Even when you think you're doing fine, you're not imo

I'm begging you - get a huge sharpie & label every box according to room & (brief) contents. It's a lifesaver. & pack your little heart out well in advance - the only thing you need to leave out is clothes for a few days, essential toiletries, IPod, stuff like that. The problem w/ waiting is when you're pressed against the wall you'll be putting things wherever they'll fit (b/c you WILL run out of boxes in the middle of the night) & then you won't be able to find jack shit b/c it'll take you days to unpack.

Oy, I'm skurred

Another thing to be aware of w/ movers (though these guys might not do it but most companies do) - there's a minimum charge & there's an incremental charge (if you go over the hour, every 15 minutes usually) & there's a charge for the distance between the pickup & drop off points. So on the one hand it's great having some dudes do the hard work for you, but you will be watching the clock when it comes down to it. So pack smart! Good luck


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CalhounSq said:

Thanks!

I'm labeling well as I go and doing my best to organize and throw out as well. I've actually taken the entire week off of work after I move Sunday to get my apartment in order. I'll have 3 full days of that and then I'll have some friends visitng who are staying with me. Which is why I'm so stressed! I know they don't care, but *I* care how my apartment looks for guests.

As for the movers, they are charging me a flat rate for use of their truck and hourly for the move part, no minimum. They quoted me a reasonable estimate (they gave me a range) and their references all said they stuck to their estimate, so I'm confident it will go well, though I will be making sure they aren't slacking around.

pro at both

i usually procrastinate and put off responsibilities as long as i can.

though this morning, i think i was possessed by Bizarro Anx:

i woke up early, promptly did two loads of laundry, washed all the dishes, made FIVE phone calls i was dreading, and had time left over to take a nap before i had to be at work this afternoon.

that ain't my usual style.

so you know...i guess sometimes motivation just smacks you in the head for no reason.