paranoia sets in

I really start to hate the middle weeks of December. Not only am I finishing up last-minute essays and quizzes for all my courses, I also have to start studying for my harrowing finals and somehow, some way, squeeze in my remaining graduate school applications? What, I'm not done with those yet? No, no I am not, because my P.O.S. computer got a wicked, nasty virus and has been out of order for about a week. Yesterday, I was able to recover my personal statement files but needless to say the damage to my work ethic has already been done. Thus, I am here writing on my blog instead of focusing on my future.

I have an uncanny ability to ignore responsibilities until the last possible second, which is kind of funny since I have a lot of responsibilities, what with my various student groups and class work and research, etc. I would like to say I am doing something to manage this, but sadly I don't try very hard to fix it. I like my relaxation time I guess :)

Anyways, what prompted this post was my recent reading of a post on science-professor.blogspot.com regarding applications to graduate school. A friend sent me the link because she found it funny, but unfortunately she, already being in graduate school, probably did not realize that to those that actively applying to graduate school, the humor in the post was lost and replaced instead by paranoia and anxiety. If you are post-graduate school admission, I recommend you read it because from the comments, it seems like a lot of people found the entry funny. If you are still applying... well, it's your choice.

Well, enough ignoring my responsibilities: I have a lot of time to sit down and do nothing but apply to graduate school so I believe I shall take advantage of that and get some work done. Ciao.

Welcome to the world of Happy Deeds

I am not sure it is a good idea for me to be allowed to blog, especially because what I say doesn't always make sense! Oh well - if you don't like it, don't read it I guess!

It's almost my favorite holiday of the year - Thanksgiving! Never have I had a bad Thanksgiving, even that year my dog died while my mom was baking the pies. Well ok maybe that one was a bit below average. Anyways, every year I look forward to the food and, since I have been away at school, getting to crash at my parent's house for a long weekend and spend time with my booger of a little sister.

Unfortunately, it appears that this Thanksgiving will be spoiled by the never ending chore that is applying to graduate school. I wish I could just fast forward to interviews in February and not have to deal with all the questions about my research experience and future career goals. Ugh. At least they will all be over soon... just in time for finals. You know you're a nerd when your free time is defined mostly by when you have to be studying for an exam and when you don't. Anyways, that's all for now - this nerd is out of here!