"Why is procrastination a skill?"
Procrastination can be a valuable tool if utilized correctly. Some do their best work under a tight deadline. Their vision is the most clear, the most creative, and the most objective. There's no time to waffle. That my friend, is what procrastination is truly about.
There are many methods of procrastination. However to truly and effectively get the most from this formidable skill, it's important that your procrastination technique is as effective for you personally as possible.
Consider the fact that the average adult spends 8-14 hours a week aimlessly surfing the net. While it is extremely important to make absolute certain you are 100% updated at all times on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, My Space, etc. This is not where the true essence of procrastination lies. Unless social media is what revs your engine and gets you out of bed each day, or you have your moments of Zen while tagging pictures of friends and creeping on your ex from high school, this is not procrastinating, this is wasting 8 hours.
Never ever waste valuable procrastinating time! Truly successful procrastination should leave you feeling rested, invigorated, creative, and energized. Think of it as an enriching nap for the mind and spirit. If you carve yourself time in your hectic and mind-numbing routine for some procrastination time, you will reap the benefits in other areas of life. So just say "NO" to the "To Do List" and say yes to wandering aimlessly on the waterfront, eating Italian ice and watching bums attempt aerobics.
Some of my best work so far is the direct result of very satisfying, enriching and formidable skill of procrastination in its purest form!
Procrastinate in an area near you today!
Places to Procrastinate:
NW Portland:
- Powells. duh.
- Sip & Kranz. Especially in the summer, when the people, dog and little kid watching is at it's peak.
- Rose Gardens/Japanese Gardens. This is especially productive if you enjoy smelling flowers and accidentally crashing weddings.
- Saint Cupcake. Have one of each tiny cupcake they are featuring that day. I reccomend the Red Velvet and the Fat Elvis. When you're done there, head over to Cupcake Joe's and do the same!
- Dazzle on NW 23rd. Look at the cute blazers from The Bella Sisters www.bellasisters.com. Their clothes are sustainable, fashion forward and unique! I have a jacket was custom-made for me for my birthday featuring felt owls, ruffles, pinstrips, puff sleeves and a sewn in hood, fantabulous! They also have cases of unique jewelry there reminiscent of Twist, but much more accessibly priced.
- Coffee and Crepes at Vivace on NW 23rd & Pettygrove
Greater SW Portland:
- Multnomah Village. As a promoter of books and independent book stores, of course I have to mention Annie Bloom's (they have a cat).
- The Buffalo Gap. Ten cent wings! Bring antacid.
- Multnomah County Library
- Try hats on at John Helmer Haberdasher
- Eat breakfast at McCormick & Schmidt's Harborside and watch the dogs (this is best in nice weather)
SE Portland
- Pambiche on 28th and Glisan. I highly reccomend the tres leches cake, empanadas, arroz con pollo and braised oxtail! And don't forget the lemonade made with real sugarcane!
- The Laurelhurst. Cheap movies, cheap food.
- All the random vintage stores!
- Andy and Bax in NE Portland
- Fleur De Lis cafe. Delicious scones and pastries! Good prices too.
- Luxe Autohaus (you can dream!) and Ecomotion, the electric cars are so cute!
- Furever Pets on NE Broadway is an adorable pet boutique. Get your dog a pupcake so he doesn't feel left out when you gorge yourself on cupcakes all day.
- Great cheap American Chinese food: Saigon on NE Broadway. Get the Won Ton Soup!
- The Kennedy School, for the same reason we like The Laurelhurst x2.
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OH, wonderful won ton soup... you made me hungry! Mmmm.... where's my chopsticks?