The Color Green

I don't know what it is about the color green, but whenever I'm in the presence of Green, or within a 100 feet-radius of said color, my mind begins to wander. I'm talking unproductivity, madness & procrastination. Hence, the reason why I have a love-hate relationship with this wonderful holiday celebrating St. Patrick.

Don't get me wrong, I love all that is Irish, especially since I am not. I have a great joy in the ability to claim my non-existence Irish heritage on this blessed of days. However, my brain wanders at thoughts of green beer & dancing jigs. I've been thinking about the buttery taste of a green draft in an icy mug all day & I cannot help myself but wonder why Irish people are blessed with red hair. Why not me, God? Why?

So, today was kind of a bust. I had great prospects of coming into the office with a burst of energy & accomplishing everything on my imaginary To-Do List. Sad to say, I have not been as faithful in my tasks.

So far, today's menial tasks include (but are not limited to):
1. Forming a new group on Facebook entitled "St. Matt Youth!" (Check it out!)
2. A continuation of Facebook adventures by cyber-stalking friends from high school
3. Lunch with Annie to organize/plan for the 30 Hour Famine...this definitely could have been a phone-date, but who could resist the deliciousness of Pete's Urban Goodness!
4. Playing the piano (aka "practicing") for this Sunday's worship service
5. Writing this Blog
6. Seeing one of my youth at work
7. Meeting tonight for Sunday School

Looking back on today, it wasn't as useless as I had previously imagined. Maybe I should start lowering my standards to a more realistic pace?

In any case, Happy St. Patty's Day everyone! Enjoy your beer & don't forget to dance a jig!