29 Sep
Can We Put Off My Death Until I Get My Act Together, Please?
Two years ago we planted night-blooming jasmine on a trellis in front of the house. It’s a beautiful plant that grows vigorously. Seriously vigorously!
I really need to trim it, but somehow it has been two months since I dragged the ladder out and took garden shears to the ragged plant. I never cease to amaze myself with my own ability to procrastinate. The irony is once I start the thing I was putting off, it invariably is done in half the time I thought it would take.
This week marks the sixth week, count ‘em 6, since I typed the words “Last Will and Testament” and still it is not done. Time to tell you guys about it so either a) I will be held accountable, or b) I will be mocked heartily.
About my death…
Personally I think being buried in the backyard under a tree would be awesome. Just plant me then plant an acorn on top and come back to visit in 20 years or so, you know?
The Wife and I bought the will package for our state for $25 and have finished filling it in. It’s kind of amazing how simple it can be. Years from now when we are worth millions, of course, it will be such a chore. Today all that seems to matter is to be totally clear on who we want to take care of the kids if we die.
All that is left is to print it out and have it notarized. I’ll keep myself from mentioning the black ink cartridge is nearly empty — those things are pricey! So we are surely only a few days from having our Wills complete, right?
Right?!
Procrastination. Ugh. Get off your butt, Dad, and get it done!
I wonder how our notary feels about night-blooming jasmine.
the Dad
p.s. we got the forms from US Legal Forms
Posted by Tutu on 09/29/09 at 11:36 am
How about calling the notary public, setting up an appointment, and letting her/him know you’d be emailing over the document so they can print it out and you’ll sign it when you come in for the notarization? Clever? or sneaky and cheap? Not sure, but worth a try.
Congratulations – you’re almost there!
Posted by Jennifer on 09/29/09 at 11:38 am
You’ll feel great when it is done, so just go buy a new ink cartridge already!!
(And thanks for the kick in the butt about spending my extra earnings on my bathroom. You are sooo right!)
Posted by Lindsey on 09/29/09 at 7:00 pm
I procrastinate about my dishes. Silly, I know, and only takes 15 minutes once I get started.
Anyway. Buy a printer if it’s cheaper than the cartridge (BTDT)
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