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Procrastinator. I think I need a step program. Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary defines a procrastinator like this:
to put off intentionally and habitually.
Yep, that fits. At least it fits when it comes to grad school homework. When I went to school the first time many, many years ago, I rarely did homework...okay, I rarely went to class and I barely passed. I was having way too much fun...doing other stuff. (There will be NO commenting on the other stuff from those of you who know that story...Bob.) My gpa was so poor I had to start grad school on probation...sheesh...how embarrassing! So when I started grad school I was determined to be a stellar student. Actually, I loved being back in school and was excited about papers, reading and all that...stuff. Fast forward to now. I'm almost finished. I have the class I am currently taking and two more and I am done! Done! I think I have already started celebrating. My class work is due on Sundays...I get the assignments on Friday...have a full week and two days to get it done and what do I do? I wait until the Saturday before to even start it. Of course, I am in good company. There are some of us (not naming names here, Mary)who like to wait until Sunday at 10 pm to even start. At least I give myself a little time to get it done. Usually I am working frantically on Saturday and Sunday along with my friends...who are apparently also procrastinators...which is just a nice word for slackers. What's funny is when we started our degree we (not Bob, just she who shall remain nameless) renamed most of our classmates. (yeah, yeah, not nice, judgemental, rude, we resembled all of that...whatever...it made us laugh...hard...and we never said the names in front of others) One of our classmates we named...slacker boy...cause he never, ever posted anything on time. Now we have become...slacker girls...very, very sad...and more than a little funny. I have spent most of today doing homework. For a change I have started next week's work...early!! Don't get too excited. It is doubtful I will even look at it again until...Saturday...oh wait, that's DQ's bday...hmmmm...next Sunday's gonna be a busy day!
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I'm a wife, a mom, an educator and a normal (okay, relative term here) person who makes frequent mistakes. I have a lot to say, hence the blog. My kids were adopted as babies (one through an agency and one through the foster care system). I love to talk about adoption. My daughter has sensory issues as well as ADHD. I like to vent about parenting. I am occasionally rosy, usually blunt and sometimes I am simply downright rude. Don't read if it offends you. I may sometimes write about my school experiences so let me cover my bases. I don't live in your town, I don't work at your school, I am not talking about your child, you don't know me. If you think you've figured out who I am...ask me, I will lie and say you don't know me. email me at chocolatecoffeesleep@hotmail.com
Gender: Female
Location: United States
About Me
I'm a wife, a mom, an educator and a normal (okay, relative term here) person who makes frequent mistakes. I have a lot to say, hence the blog. My kids were adopted as babies (one through an agency and one through the foster care system). I love to talk about adoption. My daughter has sensory issues as well as ADHD. I like to vent about parenting. I am occasionally rosy, usually blunt and sometimes I am simply downright rude. Don't read if it offends you. I may sometimes write about my school experiences so let me cover my bases. I don't live in your town, I don't work at your school, I am not talking about your child, you don't know me. If you think you've figured out who I am...ask me, I will lie and say you don't know me. email me at chocolatecoffeesleep@hotmail.com
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Hey, it's Saturday night and I was thinking about starting some homework -- 24 hours ahead of schedule. I've been preoccupied with seriously random events. So cut me some slack.
Thanks,
Mary's Conscience
Slacker girls?!? Glad to know I'm not included in this little group. So, what was my special nickname??
Bob
Hey Mary...I completely understand (okay, not completely :) ). Don't rush. It makes me look better when you guys are really late with your work!
Uh, Bob, it's best you don't know the answer to that question! :)
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