DOHE: The Database of Human Errors

What Happened:
For the ump-teenth time in a row, I have waited to the last day to send my mom a mothers day gift. I sent it yesterday (Friday) and there ain't no way it's getting there in 24 hours
Root Cause:
Failure to recognize/accept how important it is that she get the mother's day package *before* or on the day of mother's day.
General procrastination.
General thoughtlessness of others.

How to prevent it from happening again:
1. Set google calendar reminder.
2. Put reminder in moleskin calendar.
3. Think a little more about other people's happiness, especially your mom's.