Procrastination and Fear of Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

On perhaps five occasions over the course of a year or so, I made a mental note to buy myself a first aid kit. It seemed like a good idea because the extent of my first aid preparedness was "I think I might have a bandaid in my golf bag, or maybe my softball bag. Or maybe there are a couple in my glove compartment."

Then I was slicing vegetables for dinner and had a scary near-miss. When I put the knife on the counter and turned to the sink, I somehow elbowed the knife in just the right way to send it catapulting into the air. My extreme dexterity allowed me to maneuver my feet from where they originally were- far removed from harm's way- and to a spot approximately 1 inch from where the knife landed. It landed sharp-side down, leaving a very noticeable gouge in the kitchen floor.

I again resolved to purchase a first aid kit as soon as possible.

So yesterday- approximately six weeks since that incident- I finally bought one. Now I can't shake the fear that since I bought it, I'll probably need it soon.