getting around to it

There's something about important paperwork that is so fucking exhausting. Like when you have a somewhat lengthy amount of time to get it in--you probably think about it at least one time every day prior to the actual moment of truth. Things like mail-in rebates or the FAFSA, shit like that. The task is both simple and important, but something holds you back from getting it over with. And if it's something that isn't online, we're talking envelopes and stamps, that's an added challenge. You could say its due to laziness, but I often find myself taking part in far more physically demanding activities than sitting down with a pen and filling out my address and checking boxes for 7 minutes. So what the hell is the problem? Why do we feel so inclined to put things like this off? I say we because I know I'm not alone here. Maybe if you're one of those organized, prompt, punctual freaks you can count yourself out of this one, but I know that I've heard most of the people I surround myself with say "Yeah...I gotta do that soon..." enough times to make this generalization. Anyway, I'm wondering what it is about us easily distracted procrastinator types that drives us to avoid paperwork like it's somebody's ugly baby.

When you actually sit down and do it, it's remarkably easy and equally refreshing. You feel relieved and accomplished like you're really with it. Your mind is at ease (except for all that unexplained blood), and you're ready to take on whatever ridiculously simple challenge life throws your way next.

Also, I probably could have filled out my Verizon mail-in rebate 4 different times since I started this. Eh, I'll do it tomorrow.