If I were...

If I were a responsible author, I would blog tonight, because I promised you a new post by Wednesday of every week, even though I'm exhuasted right now; 

If I were a responsible worker, I would have spent all this week meeting deadlines three weeks in advance, even though I don't have anything pressing for the next few days;

If I were a responsible husband, I would have made my wife's lunch for tomorrow since she leaves for work earlier than I do, even though I did it yesterday;

If I were a responsible friend, I would have called my out-of-town buddy that I hope to see this weekend and lined up a plan, even though I'm not entirely sure of my schedule yet;

If I were a responsible pet owner, I would have scooped the cats' litter before coming up for bed, even though I really don't feel like it;

If I were a responsible sports writer, I would have found something new to write about this week for my website, Bleacher Report, even though its July and nothing is happening in the sports world right now;

If I were a responsible son I would have called to see how my parents are doing tonight, even though they already sent me an email;

If I were a responsible citizen, I would have already cast my ballot in Nashville's city elections and called my Senators to demand they raise the debt ceiling already, even though I know intellectually that one voice doesn't really matter;

If I were a responsible consumer, I would have already paid that bill sitting in front of me that's due in four days, even though there's still barely time to get it mail before it's late;

If I were a responsible Christian, I would have found someone who needed extra love today and gone out of my way to provide it, even though no such person magically appeared in front of me;

If I were a responsible homeowner, I would have saved money on our electric bill by insulating the attic, even though I hate that kind of thing;

If I were a responsible neighbor, I would have cut the grass about a week ago, even though it's 100 degrees outside.

But I didn't actually do any of these things today. 

Truth is, I'll probably only pick the two or three most important ones on the list to attempt tomorrow. And the next day too.

They all sound good in theory, but "in theory" is a terrible place to live.

If I were a responsible person, that lack of productivity would really bother me. 

Good thing I have this blog instead.