to study or not to study
May 30th, 2006At the moment, and for the next two weeks, I should be studying. I have two finals next week and a research paper due the week after next. One final is in Greek, which I love; the other in Systematic Theology, which I appreciate, but there’s not as much love there. And all in all, it has been such rewarding journey…
In any case, I am procrastinating.
When it comes to studying, I cram. I morph into “no sleep required” mode and I get it done.
But, a week before a final or a paper due date, I am doing anything but studying.
So far this method has been successful for me in terms of grades, but it stresses me out and I think my morphing scares my husband. I become a different person when I am writing a paper that is due in less than 24 hours.
After one intense marathon-like studying stretch, I recall catching a glimpse of myself in the rearview mirror of my car on the last day of all my deadlines, and I did NOT look good!!! I hadn’t really looked in a mirror for a few days, so when I saw my reflection, it was striking that I could literally see the effects of the stress and decressed sleep upon my poor face. Not a pretty sight.
So for my husband, for those around me and for my skin, I’m going to study, now.
