Paying for procrastination

During the past few weeks, I've managed to bring my already admirable level of procrastination to new levels. It's amazing how long you can put off buying food, doing laundry, getting a new passport, preparing for a parsha chabura, repairing boots, and paying bills if you're really determined. Fortunately, my determination is strong.

Though in the past few days I've caved in to most of my list, and will probably have to deal with the rest of it before the weekend is out. Notably, I got my black boots repaired a couple of days ago, which I've been putting off since last winter. Why is this significant? Well, try walking around the city in a skirt without the benefit of at least having knee-high boots to keep you somewhat warm. I've been going around in my brown knee-high boots in the meantime, but it only matches 2 skirts I own, and there's only so often I can get away wearing a jean skirt at the office. It's nice having my black boots back.

I also finally went to get a new passport today, now that I've gotten enough ID to prove that I exist. Hopefully I'll receive it before I go to Israel in 2.5 weeks, otherwise, apparently, I won't be going. And in this case, my procrastination only cost me an extra $60 to get the expedited service. Zoinks.

I put off preparing for an informal shiur I sometimes give until last night at 5pm. When does the shiur take place? Oh, at 9pm. I actually put together something I was fairly happy with (Why the makkot are divided into 2 separate parshiot, why specifically does G-d harden Par'oh's heart for these last three, and why should we care?). Unfortunately, no one ended showing up. Which ends up being really discouraging, somewhat embarassing (did they hate the last one?), and very annoying since I could've gone out to dinner with a friend instead. Or done laundry.

Which I suppose I can't procrastinate for any longer, so that'll be my excitement for tonight. But bills are too depressing. I think I'll make those wait a bit longer. Food can wait too. I still have half a pint of ice cream in the freezer.