I have a big presentation to give in the next few weeks and I have spent the whole day avoiding it. It is very time consuming trying to think of things to do that don’t involve the one thing you actually have to do. However, at this late point in the day I think I have exhausted all other avenues and the reality is I am going to have to at least start this damn talk. The thought that members of the department will be invited isn’t even enough to scare me into starting, which along with the fact that I am already planning in my head what DVD I am going to watch tonight, is bad news for my presentation.