Just Do It

My friend J, who has a wonderful blog said he's been asked how does he do all the things he has to do. His answer was Just Do It. He has to do things, so he does them. I imagine his response was met with disappointment because there was no secret trick or magic that only he knows; because if there was that would give you an excuse for not being on the same level. I always look for excuses or triggers to allow myself to do something. It's a new year, so now I'll exercise, go to school, be honest, be successful. It's sad, no one's stopping me but myself. I don't need a sign or a symbol. I need to just do it. Recently we've had SERIOUS snowfall. There's been huge blizzards and ice storms every 3 days for the past 3 weeks, and everyone is feeling the pressure. It's been snowing, and then snowing again before there's a chance to clear it away. Now there's danger of collapse. These owners weren't neglectful or irresponsible, they were overwhelmed and I think unprepared. I don't have that excuse. I tend to ignore things until there's a chance of extreme consequence, or I wait to make plans until I feel something big prods me to. I REFUSE to do that anymore. My grandfather recently told me he wants me to be like my aunt, someone he can be very proud of. It's kind of a backhanded compliment that implies I'm not there yet, but he recognizes the potential. I have to become the person I want to be. Someone with confidence. Someone who makes decisions. Someone who is honest. Someone who does what they say they will do. It's time for the Pastiche. No excuses, no secret magic, Just do it.