Wednesday, January 11, 2012 2:07:23 PM
pointlessness, TV, fat, work
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So I have no studying to hide from, and no work today, but I still manage to feel like I'm wasting time. I did have a meeting scheduled today, but I'm no longer required, so I've been....you guessed it....watching Poirot. I'm actually 60 years old, in a 26 year old's body. Sigh.
Yesterday wasn't much better. I was working, but only until 3.30, and when I got home (after messing about on the internet obviously), I watched TWO episodes of Midsomer Murders.
This year was supposed to be about work experience, and saving some money, but only being able to get casual work has driven me a bit crazy. I can't deny that things have definitely been less stressful in some ways though, having no deadlines (apart from job applications) has helped a lot. I haven't exactly been productive though. I feel like I should be writing a book in my spare time, or running marathons, or changing the world somehow. Instead, I've been watching every TV programme aimed at retired people, and eating toasties (my old friends) like there's no tomorrow.
Happy days.
Monday, August 1, 2011 5:12:30 PM
uni, study, stress
Project week, also last exam week. So I'm obviously sleeping, working, or watching/reading crappy things, surfing the net, etc etc.
Why am I even considering another course after this?
Friday, July 8, 2011 11:10:05 AM
uni, study, work
Research project hand in is looming, interview on Friday requires 1,000 word essay (fully referenced), and my days off until then are 0. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Monday, June 6, 2011 6:25:15 PM
uni, exams
............I passed my exams!
I know, who would have thought. I didn't study, and I watched way too much Murder She Wrote, but I must have done something right (or all the exams were insanely easy this year) so yaaaaay!
That's all.
Saturday, April 30, 2011 3:55:31 PM
uni, boredom, procrastination, car
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...and I'm at home, having wasted a huge portion of the day, and I can't even remember what I've been doing, yikes! I should be studying for my last exam which is on Tuesday, but the material is so boring. It's biology stuff, and yes, I do have a degree in biology, but I have actively tried to forget everything from those three years, so now I'm totally clueless. Plus the tutor for this is smarmy and self-important, and it makes me want to avoid his lecture notes. Sigh.
My current favourite procrastination activity is looking at cars. I've decided that I really need to get back into driving, for convenience and because I don't want to forget how to do it, since lessons were evil and I never want to have to go through that again. I've decided that at some point in May I would like to purchase a car, and for some reason this means I can't focus on anything else, especially exams. I've never been good at prioritising these things.
I can't believe I'm considering applying to a Masters course, I'm the worst student ever! I'm sure the fact I won't get accepted to any of them will be the necessary slap in the face I deserve though.
Right, back to watching Sabretooth on the horror channel. Before I start my studying soon. Unless by that time it's dinner o'clock.
Monday, April 18, 2011 9:06:41 PM
uni, food, exams
....I have an exam tomorrow. So, having studied for a total of 5 minutes before today (and having spent last night getting drunk and subsequently waking up at 2pm this afternoon), my plan is to stay up super late studying, then get up super early to shower and study before my exam at 2. I can hear you laughing already.
Right now I'm waiting for some microwave noodles to cook, rocking the student life as usual, and I'm teaming it with a giant energy drink that will most likely make me crash in about 20 minutes. I never learrnnnnnnn!!!!!!
I feel I've earned this blog post as I sat for about 20 minutes studying in a row, so this isn't just procrastination, it's a necessary intellectual break. Everyone knows that 25 minutes is the longest anyone has ever studied for continuously without dying. So really it's necessary self preservation.
My noodles are now ready, and you can't study when you're eating. Fact.
Sunday, February 27, 2011 1:03:38 PM
work, study, boredom, uni
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...are what I have to hand in this week, and I've completed *drum roll* zero percent of that work as of yet. How predictable. Actually I guess that's a lie, I've written the headings for my lab reports, go me.
Right now it's A Touch of Frost, which isn't one of my usual procrastination shows, but I was too lazy to change the channel after Poirot, haha.
This episode of Frost has Marc Warren in it, famous for various roles, but for me I know him mainly as Teatime from the Hogfather (which coincidentally also stars David Jason, star of Frost). I recommend it, it's a good watch, but Teatime is the creepiest little character ever, with the creepiest laugh. Also he has one huge black eye, shudder. I guess that means he's a good actor!
I think I'm on my zillionth cup of coffee today, but I'm due at least one more before work. Hopefully it won't be too busy tonight. You'd never guess how many people bring their kids to A&E for a cough. Sometimes in ambulances too, sigh. Although I'm sure people would quote Ed Byrne to me if I ever brought it up: "Do you have kids? Well then you don't know what you're talking about!". I really hope I don't turn out like that if I ever have kids.
Oh well, off to procrastinate some more....
Monday, February 14, 2011 3:42:39 PM
money, boredom, study, procrastination
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And I'm rather predictably sitting in front of my screen, deciding what uni work to do. Always tempting to start the most interesting thing, even though it by far isn't the most pressing thing.
To be honest, we don't do much for Valentine's anyway, since our anniversary is a week before and much more important. Would have been nice to continue the tradition of lemon chicken and zone horror, but our finances won't allow it this year. Gutted.
Having attempted to curl my hair using my straighteners, I can say with conviction that it is NOT 'easy', as my brother keeps trying to tell me. I had to give up after managing to flick the bottom outwards, which is of no use to anyone. I'm also still convinced that if I managed it, I would look like a poodle, given the thickness of my hair, so it's probably wise that I've abandoned it.
Right now I'm watching Stargate SG-1. Reminds me of being younger and in school/start of uni first time round. Ahh back in the day. Back when things were simpler and cheaper, though I still dispute that cans of Coke were ever 15p in Iain's childhood. He can't be that old.
I should really do some work. After making my coffee of course. I'm so good at procrastination that I'm actually contemplating writing a novel instead of writing the essay I have due in 2 weeks. I was reminiscing about the time when I was in school and I was runner up for the Pushkin prize for some of my short stories. Surely that means I once had imagination, and that I should be able to create things again? Or maybe not.
Saturday, February 12, 2011 1:59:35 PM
...isn't actually free time, but I can't seem to motivate myself to do anything except watch TV and drink coffee (story of my life). Right now I have about 4 assignments that are due in the next couple of weeks, plus experimental data to be collected. Bah, TV is a better use of my time.
Monday, January 31, 2011 7:28:37 PM
uni, money, boredom, coffee
I appear to have stolen the name 'Stressarella' from The Simpsons, but I think it adequately describes me sometimes. Like it should right now, since I have no money, a lot of things to pay for, and a lot of uni work to do. But you know me, I'd rather watch TV and blog nonsense. My failing is my lack of stress right now.
My hands are frrreeeeeezing while I type this, our computer chair is the wrong height and the blood regularly drains from my fingers while I type. You would think that would stop me being on here so much. La dee da.
"If I can tranq out just one freak on stilts, I know I've done my job". - Chief Wiggum
I love the insanity of The Simpsons. It's a testament to the fact I'm obviously still a child. Worrying, given my boyfriend is 33. I feel I'm rambling but bear with me. It's not like I ever usually have anything clever to say.
Right. Time for coffee. I feel like a broken record, but my life really is that boring. I just keep telling myself that it's only temporary though. Surely some time soon, things will be glorious, riotous, and every day will be like Christmas was when I was 6.
Uh huh.
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