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Writer's pictureKai Contreras

So My Dog Ate My Homework: Embracing the Art of Procrastination

Ah, procrastination — the art of putting off the inevitable with a sprinkle of creativity and a dash of humor. So my dog ate my homework? More like my dog ate my motivation! Worry not, for in the realm of procrastination is a treasure trove of hilarity and absuridity. So grab your popcorn (or your pet), because, we’re going on a bumpy ride through the land of procrastination!


First stop — My story:


I sat down one day at my home office and said, “I’m going to be super productive today.” I took a few minutes to block out my calendar and set the tasks that I wanted to accomplish that day. Then, I put on my favorite song to get me in the mood for working. But then I said, “Hmm, I shouldn’t eat on an empty stomach.” So I made myself some food and poured a drink.


By this time, my dog was staring at me, wondering when his treat would come. I gave him his treats, and he laid down. At this point, I said, “I can’t concentrate much here. Maybe I should go to a cafe so I won’t have any excuses, and I can get everything done before 5:00 PM.” Then I looked at my dog again, and I said, “How am I just going to leave him here while I get out of the house for a few hours?”



dog sleeping with legs showing
Keanu in his natural state, asleep. Photo by me

The thing about Keanu is that he’s lazy inside the house, but outside, he becomes the most social and rambunctious animal alive. So being the normal pet parent that doesn’t really go all out to spoil their dogs, I did the natural thing and went online to buy him a dog stroller. One that converts from a stroller to a car seat so that he is secured in my car while we go out. After reviewing all the dog stroller reviews for a few hours, I found the one that was going to make our lives easier.


By this time, it was 4 PM and my dog was resting comfortably on the couch. So, again, I did the normal thing and snuggled up with him because it was already too late to do any work, and it was a Friday. The stroller arrived over the weekend, and now I had no excuses. I was going to take Wednesday into my hands, block out my calendar, and go to the cafe.

Keanu and I sat down and ordered some drinks to get the productivity flowing. This is when it came to me. “I should write a blog about procrastination.”


Needless to say, I didn’t write the blog until today, but I did however finish everything I had to do even though I wasted hours on thinking and structuring a blog about procrastination. Good thing I work well under pressure. Sure there are a million things I need to do now, but I’m fine-tuning my art of procrastination!



Dog in stroller next to a table with an iPad on it saying "Dream your life into reality."
Keanu in his stroller while I procrastinate: Photo by me

Next Stop: The “Tips & Tricks:”

  • Excuse Crafting: We’re all experts at conjuring elaborate excuses to justify procrastination. Whether blaming our pets or the alignment of stars, the excuses are endless. Why not turn it into a game? Challenge yourself to concoct the most outlandish excuse and revel in the absurdity.

  • The Procrastination Paradox: It’s the paradox of productivity — the more we procrastinate, the more productive we become. Waiting until the last minute often unleashes our creative genius. Embrace procrastination knowing you’ll likely produce your best work under pressure.

  • Procrastination Games: Forget the Olympics; it’s time for the Procrastination Games! From marathon Netflix binges to synchronized scrolling on social media, there are countless ways to showcase your procrastination prowess. Bonus points for the most creative excuse for missing the deadline — because even “my cat needed a spa day” deserves recognition.

Final Stop: Conclusion


Don’t be so hard on yourself. We all know what we have to do and when we have to do it. Procrastination doesn’t need to be a source of guilt. Embrace the playfulness of it all, celebrate absurd excuses, and revel in the thrill of last-minute deadlines. Remember, life’s too short to take everything so seriously.


Oh, also, stop reading my blog and get back to work you procrastinator!

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