I have this thing called a thesis to write, something due in about 4 weeks, and I am avoiding it like the plague due to fear and just plain stress.

I have found that when one wants to procrastinate, these 4 things work like a charm.

1. Pinterest. Not shocking to anyone

pinterest

2. Google Reader. I have just added about a gazillion new blogs to my reader.

Google Reader

3. Words with Friends. Evil, pure evil.

words with friends

4. Discovering how to use a Chrome extension to gather screen shots. Thank you Amy.

What about you? What helps you procrastinate?

 

The Raven’s Spell on Hiatus

On January 29, 2012 By

The new year is upon us, as well as what will hopefully be my last semester of graduate school. That means I am slaving away on a thesis and most, if not all, my creative juices are being drained away. While I complete my work and prepare to graduate, things here at The Raven’s Spell [...]

Keep Reading

5 Friday Favorites

On January 27, 2012 By

Each Friday I share with you my five favorite blog posts of the week. Perhaps they were heart-warming, silly, informative, or just plain fun. No matter what, they were ones that stuck with me and I want to share with you! Real Rooms - If you are anything like me, you love a good home improvement [...]

Keep Reading

As I prepare for my new venture in becoming an athlete, I sat down to schedule my workouts to see if I would be capable of running a half marathon this fall.  I hit the week on the calendar that we will be in Disney World Resort and wondered if I would be able to [...]

Keep Reading

One of the biggest problems with scrapbooking is who gets the scrapbook when the kid moves out.  I spent 7 years scrapbooking Matthew’s life so he and I could both remember all those big milestones, as well as some of the smaller day-to-day moments of his life.  Someday he will move out, but do the [...]

Keep Reading

The alarm sounded at the usual 5:09 am.  Several nasty words rang out in my tired and muddled mind as my hand slammed down on the snooze button.  The alarm again sounded, 9 minutes later.  Ugh, the first day back after a long weekend.  I could already tell this day was just not going to [...]

Keep Reading

5 Friday Favorites

On January 20, 2012 By

Each Friday I share with you my five favorite blog posts of the week. Perhaps they were heart-warming, silly, informative, or just plain fun. No matter what, they were ones that stuck with me and I want to share with you! Tips for Drinking More Water – Good Life Eats has just become one of [...]

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...Keep Reading