I've failed on my first (admittedly self-imposed) 2013 show deadline already.

Actually, that's not true. Chronologically, I've overdelivered with bells on for potentially the first show of 2013.

But if the laps of the gods aren't favourably arranged, then my overly conscientious deadline-meeting diligence may all be in vain. And I will have failed on my first 2013 show deadline.

I've apologised within the deadline to the gentleman in question and prompted a prompt resolution. I'm not an entirely bad girl.