Say. Do. Now. Later. Now.
An internal dialogue from the last few months. Can you relate?
- I'd like to do ABC, but I'm busy. Put it on my to-do list.
I really want to (ought to, must do) ABC, but this “busy” thing just won't let up.
I want to make ABC a priority, but gosh, busy again...and tired. How does Oprah do it? Right, she has a staff.
I'll regroup this weekend, then start ABC next week—on Monday.
Great, someone else is doing/has done ABC-and D. What's my excuse?
Ooh, a little bit of time! Perfect opportunity to jumpstart ABC... What the heck? I just spent three hours catching up on CSI? The internet is evil.
Why do I want to do ABC again? Argh, the curse of ambition! Why can't I just be content as an underachiever?
I just stumbled across my to-do list from 200x. Guess what's on it?
My inability to get ABC done is starting to screw with my self-esteem.
I'm reading a self-help book. When I feel better about myself I'll tackle ABC.
I get it now, it's not me—I'm okay the way I am. ABC is the problem. It needs to be “redefined”.
ABC is now XYZ.
Now, I'm off to go get something done.
10 comments:
Hmmm. Thanks for this post and article link. I definitely have more than a few ABCs and XYZs to tackle - not now, but right now.
Here's to productivity and commitment!
Amen!
Hi BlackGirl in Prague, I stumbled on your blog because I am thinking of teaching English overseas and I've read a variety of different tales and myths about the "black" experience in Prague. Now ofcourse these tales and myths are just that -- tales and myths. If possible could you please blog about your experience and give me the raw truth of living in Prague. Frankly, I just want to know whether I am going to be doing plenty of jogging or running away from a mob of neo-nazis, or just get hassled around, and so on...I am a BlackMale currently living in Canada. Looking forward to hearing from you.
I know this is not at all related to your post, but I just want to say I love your blog! I'm currently doing the temporary expat gig by studying for my MA in London (and blogging about my experience being American and black in the UK), so I love it when I come across blog by other black expats!
Hey,
I stumbled on your blog while doing some research before my move to Prague. I'm also Nigerian, and from the U.S. and I'm here for a few months for an internship. I love it so far, the city is great, beautiful of course, and its so easy to get around.
And to the commenter above who wants a more personal view on life here, from my short time here, I haven't had any problems, people seem quite tolerant, curious if anything, judging by the stares. I think they're so eager to be modern and cosmopolitan here so if anything they would be welcoming of diversity, I may be wrong but thats my perception so far.
Anyway, BlackGirl, if you want to meet up for coffee to chat about life here and stuff, I would appreciate that. It would be great to meet more people.
@BlkChkLondon: Thanks for reading the blog. Welcome to Europe. :) Have you been to Borough Market? Love that place.
@Dami: Another Nigerian in Prague? Awesome! I'll contact via email and set up coffee talk.
@Anon: I think your questions deserve a post as a response. But in a nutshell, Dami's comments read about right. Skinheads run amok? Only once a year, but then they get a sound butt kicking from the Fascists. lol. Seriously, things are relatively okay here for black people. I had similar misgivings, but showed up here and was pleasantly surprised.
That is so true! Love your writing!:))
I like your writing Blackgirl..
I love your blog..
Thanks, Spoon (four months later :) ) and PragueAcc.
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