Dear Procrastinator:
It’s been a while since I have needed to have this communication with you. Somewhere around the time I began to plan for my 2004 goals, I noticed you were pervasive throughout each part of my life. You are a powerful and persuasive companion and have provided me with the fuel to entertain and amuse myself to no end in an effort to avoid doing what was most important and of most value to me at the time. Oh, we’ve had our fun moments haven’t we? The fine dining, shopping for expensive clothing, the hottest new make-up trends, and even some cheap date shopping for bargains at Ross have all been enjoyable times. Unfortunately, your lure has attracted and blinded me akin to a moth to the light.
Your companionship has filled my need to create urgency, feel important and ultimately fulfill my own prophecy that I am not as valuable or as responsible as I know I can be. Whenever I needed a shot of adrenaline, you were there with a helping hand. I will miss you, especially when I feel lonely or when I want to avoid doing what I know I need to do. The truth is, it’s time for us to part because I have important work to do and I just can’t afford you any more. The extra spending, the guilt, the precious wasted time, stress and poor self-esteem that I have are not worth our fun times together.
I know this will be hard for you. I can assure you that you will find a new partner to play with. Hopefully, they will have more money, more time and an endless supply of drama to entertain all their friends and family and keep you as a first priority.
I am finally taking care of myself. I guess this is what it means when they say to “love thyself” because now mine and my family’s needs come first.
Please don’t call or try to contact me as I will be resistant to your persuasive ways. I am turning over a new leaf. I will miss you but I feel comforted knowing that you will not be alone because there are so many other suckers out there in the world.
Good riddance,
Rainbow Girl
