Putting It Off

Well, I have two papers left to write. Two simple papers, double spaced, that will take no more than an hour - maybe two - to write. They're due Monday at lunch, and at that time, I will be done with all the work of my undergraduate degree. I can't bring myself to write them just yet. I could have had these done two weeks ago, but alas, they have remained unwritten.

I remember when I got the last Harry Potter book. I was SO excited for it to come out... I stood in line at midnight to get my copy, I went to Harry Potter themed parties, and I watched movie marathons to see my favorite Wizards in action. But then I got the book in my hands, and once I was home, I didn't want to read it. I didn't want it to be over, really. I was excited, yes, but I was also sad. And as I eventually read the last page, the last words, a chapter of my life ended.

I'll be the first to admit I didn't have the typical college career. I didn't join clubs, make tons of friends or hang out on the weekends drinking. I sort of kept my education at L-R as my focus, and I maintained all my friendships and extracurriculars away from the University. But that doesn't mean that I won't miss it. I liked the interaction with people craving to learn. I enjoyed the research for papers, the stress before the tests and the sudden release of anxiety after the final answered had been marked on an exam I was especially worried about.

Meticulously checking my grades, I took pride in maintaining only the highest levels of achievement and never shied away of fighting for my transcript's accuracy. And I'm going to miss it.

I don't want to write my papers right now... for the thrill of making sure I meet deadline soon won't be around. I've got all weekend. I'll get to it eventually.