A different approach

Its officially work time. Only 11 more weekdays until the study break starts, not that I'm counting. And for the first time in my university career, I have decided to try a different approach for this time of year. I have tentatively termed it "preparation". For those of you like me who are unfamiliar with the term, it basically means doing things before the very absolute last second, with the idea that it will save stress and in the end provide a better grade, longer life expectancy, and happier friends and flat mates. Sounds awesome I know, but for someone who is used to cramming, it’s a little difficult to adjust. For example, on Monday I started writing an essay for one of my classes. Monday afternoon I researched like a maniac. Monday night I rushed to plan and start writing. On Tuesday and Wednesday I spent the better part of the day in the dungeon (library, 1st floor. Don’t worry its an affectionate nickname) finishing the paper. Last night when it was finally written, I was exhausted, but for a 6-page essay, glad I had been able to finish it on time. Here’s the thing,

It’s not due for three weeks . . .

This is the problem. You get used to doing something in a certain way, and it’s ridiculously hard to break out of that cycle. Although now it’s Thursday, day 4 of my new "preparation" campaign, and things are smoothing out a little. This weekend, I hope to go to the Chiefs game, and cheer on the home team. Hopefully the weather stays good, as I have an incurable urge to travel somewhere outside Hamilton. I guess we'll see how it goes.