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oHkaygood

This couldn't be more true and I get so frustrated when I feel like it has been so long since I've actually created something. Sometimes it's just the desire alone that kills me; the knowledge that even today, I still probably won't get it done. Apparently good desires lead to good actions. 

In other related news, I'm bogged down by Mr Smith's guilty pleasure of streamed television, mostly because it's Burn Notice and the Avatar cartoons. I have never seen this kid more excited than when he found Avatar on the internet. Who was requested to sit down and watch 2 episodes? He was so excited when he ran into the room and made me come see. Really, Mr Smith?

I'm an easy spectator. I am getting worse and worse at self control and spending time wisely... I rolled my eyes though and told him to never ask me to watch a cartoon in my 11th hour again. It was still cute to see him all excited though. We all have our guilty pleasures.

Did I read my scriptures? nope.
Did I edit pictures? nope.
Did we I find a new apartment? nope.
Did I update my portfolio? nope.

oHkaygood.

Mrs Smith: Can we make a goal not to buy/eat candy for a month?
Mr Smith: I will make no such promises

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