Opening New Doors

Okay, I admit it. I procrastinated and now I am paying for it.

I knew for weeks (yes, weeks) that my satellite receiver was on its way out.

I ignored it.

I mean, who really wants to get on the phone with Dish Network and either try to get someone who doesn't speak English to understand your technical problem or spend 30 minutes or more of your life getting frustrated?

As it turns out, that was me on Friday morning. After getting back from an uncomfortably long ride for a medical exam that took about 5 minutes, I had no choice but to call Dish Network. The reset button was no longer working and I needed help.

After about 40 minutes on the phone with some guy whose name I cannot spell nor pronounce, I was switched to some guy with a heavy Southern accent who told me I would need a new receiver and it would be shipped within 3 to 5 BUSINESS days.

It is only Monday and it feels like a month.

Not that I am a television addict because I am not. Being self-employed I have my habits. GMA in the morning while I check my mail.

ABC soaps in the afternoon while I write, promote or work on crafts that I sell. Without the background noise, I am lost.

My teenage daughter has been putting Japanese anime on through Netflix and although it can be amusing at times, it is all subtitled.

I think I am turning Japanese.

She is determined to view the entire series- 27 episodes?

I had to find a way to distract myself so I started to Squidoo again.

While I have all this energy to burn and a lack of focus, I have done a few new lenses and reworked some that I have ignored.

I have made less than $5 since I have been on Squidoo but honestly, I haven't given it much effort. My writing eggs were in too many baskets.

Right now, my procrastinating has allowed me to rediscover a site that everyone seems to think is great. I figure by the time Christmas comes around I should see the fruits of my labor. (fingers crossed) Currently I am at a level 39 with 11 trophies and 26 featured lenses (11 in progress? what was I thinking??)

Honestly, I might live through this time without television. I can watch my soaps online after all.