From the great aphotoeditor.com - looks like the boss may be to blame!
http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2009/03/13/the-three-song-rule/

http://i.gizmodo.com/5168613/slow-computers-are-the-only-reason-we-still-get-breaks

I thought it best that I write down a list of things that I aim to do for 2009 as a means to get me started for the year and moving forwards
1) Complete my beauty book with a few more creative shots.
2) Create a printed promo mailer to send out to editors and decision makers, [...]

I just came across this article on 1 Pro Photo with their predictions for 2009 - quite an interesting read and although slightly negative with the recently economic slowdown, there seems to be an optimistic tone.
http://www.1prophoto.com/CMSview.asp?ID=253