The first step is admitting you have a problem

Hi. My name is Caitlin...and I'm...a procrastinator. It's such a dirty word, and we hate to admit that we fall into the group of individuals who puts off projects until "tomorrow" (and isn't there always a tomorrow?). I, however, fall into the worst category of procrastinators: I get super-excited about a project, start it with more gusto than anyone thinks is possible, and then let it fizzle into nothingness. And the most difficult part is that afterwords (sometimes days, sometimes weeks) I feel guilty. Then I spend inordinate amounts of time thinking, "You should really pick that back up again," instead of actually DOING the thing I'm putting off. The sad part is that I do this with just about everything - from academic work to personal projects. Recently, I learned HOW to knit, and then actually KNIT a baby blanket for the son of a dear friend of mine, and I am more proud of the fact that I finished it than of how gorgeous it is. And let me tell you, it is perfect. Have I finished a project since? Resounding NO. Have I stocked up on more yarn than I could possibly use in the next 3 years while I'm in vet school? Of course! The current situation: in the next 2 weeks (the LAST 2 weeks of my first year of vet school!), I have 6 exams. Am I studying? Not exactly (but I am absolutely feeling guilty that I'm not studying). Instead, I am trying to transition from vegetarian to VEGAN, train for a 5k (in 75 degree weather that I'm not used to), form an alternative veterinary medicine club at Mississippi State CVM, and not worry about moving into a new place (that I can't even move into until after my exams are finished).

All of this brings me to the reason for the current post: I did not let the blog fizzle because I am uninterested. It simply fell into the category of "forgotten." But it is not gone, and I am not gone. I am never at a loss for things to talk about, and strange things spark my crazy train of thought and interest daily. I'm going to start writing them down, and sharing. Seriously, this time.