Bloomington High School South, The Gothic, 1980, Page 139

Description:	ProcrastinationPhil EbelingoCrastination is, by definition, the act of postponing or, But to millions of people world-wide, procrastina-jSmore than a simple act; it is a way of life, nay, a veryClubs such as the Ancient Order of Intenders haverise to the ever increasing popularity of waiting untilrow. There now exists in this fair country of ours aitional Procrastinators Day, which is reverentlyerved on the date following. How did this wonderful artin?you may ask. Unknown to all, including the Greeks,rastination began in ancient Greece, according to leg-tie Procrastinus had to write a report on the recent medi-iscovery of blood in veins. He, of course, did not want toand thus decided to go to the Forum. While Procrasti-vascounting out a few mites from his Minataur bank, hisercame into his room to see how his report was corn-Incidentally, Procrastinus was also the first to be disrespectful to a parent.) Unable to go to the Forum and yet certainly not going to write a report, Procrastinus initiated thegreatest work-saving method ever, which bears his name—Procrastination!From ancient Greece to modern America, procrastinationhas, in one form or another, survived. Although slightlyaltered from its original form, procrastination has alwayscoincided with some weighty responsibility which is usuallyperformed at the last possible minute. If you, dear reader,have always considered procrastinating a waste of time, youshould now understand that it is the avoiding of some taskwhich makes procrastination such a joy. The fact that procrastination is so versatile and can be used in quite a few varied circumstances adds to its usefulness. With practice, you,too, can discover and enjoy the relaxing bliss of procrastination, the fastest-growing use of time on earth.<WinAElizabeth MillerAh, shelterA stone wallhiding my helplessselfBreathless I landedhereIve had time to let mywide eyes focusAnd my mindShudder.Stay away from meso coldunpredictable-grayand untimelyCreeping intoall marrowby rushing straightoverand through, covering unevenlyWhipping bodiesdead-end feelingsBut now Im safeor?nocrawling, gustyaround the wallNo No NoIm up, goneRuddy cheeked,still searching.Sheila ParkCreativity 139
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