Washing up = Lab book

I have come to the conclusion that washing up is much like my lab book.

I have been behind on my washing up for about two weeks now. My lab book is also about two weeks behind. I have tried to catch up with both but there is a constant flow of dirty dishes and experiments to write up so unless you completely catch up you're always behind. Today, that's going to change, starting with the washing up. That would be why I'm sitting at the computer procrastinating...