Excuses

Did you ever think of the creativity we waste on developing excuses? They're really entertaining when you stop and look at them. For example:

1. I've already blown my diet today so I might as well wait until tomorow to get started.
2. I'm stressed and need comfort food. (Think about this one. Sounds like an addict doesn't it?)
3. I'm starting my diet next Monday, but until then...

What is an excuse? According to the dictionary:


1. To explain (a fault or an offense) in the hope of being forgiven or understood: He arrived late and excused his tardiness in a flimsy manner.
2. To apologize for (oneself) for an act that could cause offense: She excused herself for being late.
a. To grant pardon to; forgive: We quickly excused the latecomer.
b. To make allowance for; overlook: Readers must excuse the author's youth and inexperience. See Synonyms at forgive.
3. To serve as justification for: Brilliance does not excuse bad manners.
4. To free, as from an obligation or duty; exempt: In my state, physicians and lawyers are excused from jury duty.
5. To give permission to leave; release: The child ate quickly and asked to be excused.

Which definition fits your excuse?