Seeing as how the theme of this blog is not doing homework, I figured procrastination would be a fitting topic to talk about.
Procrastination is states of mind based on the premise that ignoring problems will make them go away. The way I see it, however, is that I’m establishing an environment in which the creative juices can flow. For some reason my best work is always done at the last minute, whether it be working on a project or studying for a test. I just take my time, and the ideas begin to flow.
It all starts the moment I learn of an assignment. I scoff at the preordained date, laughing at its puny attempts to strike fear into my academic conscience.
“HAH!” I arrogantly exclaim to my peers. “It’s due in five days? I have FOREVER!” Not bothering to write it down in the planner I had already lost, I don’t care if it’s a project or a term paper (just so long as I don’t have to turn it in tomorrow). Instead, I make a brief mental note and prioritize it between “wash the dog” and “tape this week’s 24.”
Days go by, and I am somehow able to ignore the impending weight of work that is slowly building up. Each night I go over my checklist of homework and fail to remember the most important assignment, almost as though my brain automatically blocks any sense of responsibility. As the due date comes closer, my classmates begin to resemble headless chickens. “How much did she ask for?” “Is this good enough?” “What were the guidelines?” Even then I am optimistic, for I know there is no need to panic. I’ve got two days left.
All too suddenly, however, I am cursing myself for ignorantly throwing away all those nights. I slip into panic mode, triggering a process I am sure everyone can relate to. To illustrate my erratic work patterns, I will list each and every action I typically go through when writing an English essay.

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