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Comment author: Alicorn 08 March 2013 04:10:16AM 28 points [-]

From today:

"Yeah, I'm not gonna get around to making those cookies today. I will put the butter back in the freezer, instead of leaving it out on the off chance I change my mind."

Basically, don't be poised to do things when poising takes resources and you won't do the things.

Comment author: Dorikka 08 March 2013 05:02:27AM 10 points [-]

Basically, don't be poised to do things when poising takes resources and you won't do the things.

I much prefer this version to its grandparent.

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