While I love Graphic Design and can’t imagine being in any other program, I believe is it still acceptable to complain about the amount of homework. Homework is the core of how we learn to design and I have learned so much from it, but it is still a drag. Getting down to work is the hardest part; it sometimes takes quite a bit of coercing. There are just so many other things I would rather be doing, which is why I decided to do a blog on the top ten things I would rather do.
Number 10: Surf the Internet
I’m almost in the homework zone then I realize I haven’t checked Facebook in at least ten minutes. Or want to make sure I have enough money in my chequing account, maybe even see if there are any new posts on iamneurotic.com. In general this is my last ditch effort to procrastinate before getting to work.
Number 9: Eat
I’m going to be hungry after 10 minutes of working so I better grab something to eat now. Maybe I’ll go fill up my water bottle and take a bathroom break too while I’m at it. If I make a homemade supper instead of just throwing something in the microwave it would be healthier, I do want to be healthy. If eating constantly was an option I’d be eating right now, it’s just so much more relaxing than homework could ever be.
Number 8: Work Out
I’m going to gain weight from sitting in this chair so long; I better go to the gym at least a couple times a week. Maybe if I go at 4:30, then home for supper and a shower, then I’ll really get down to work. That is if I don’t start surfing the Internet.
Number 7: Catch up on Movies and TV
I’m addicted to Grey’s Anatomy, but never seem to be free to watch it Thursday night. Good thing I can watch TV online and catch up on all my favourite shows. As for movies, it’s hard to see all the movies I want when I only get to the theatre about once every other month. Better watch some movies online or go to Blockbuster and catch up. Why do homework when I can multitask, knitting while watching a movie is one of my favourite pastimes.
Number 6: Read
I’m not picky about what I’m reading as long as it’s not part of my homework. There are so many options, I could read a magazine, something online, or my favourite, a good novel. My ideal holiday would involve me lying in the sun reading for days on end, why not take a mini holiday right now!
Number 5: Knit
I’m not trying to brag, but I can knit a pair of mitts like no other, what have I learned from homework that could come close to comparing. Hats are my new forte, as is the cable stitch. Everyone loves handmade gifts and I love any reason to knit. I knew my friends knew me well when I got a knitting book on how to knit an owl. Why not become a professional old person at 19, beats graphic design right?
Number 4: Party
I’m known to be pretty conservative with my partying; I even contemplated putting knitting ahead of it. Then I realized knitting on a Thursday night might be worse than doing homework. Plus neither compare to forgetting that I even have homework. Meeting new people and dancing the stress away can be quite fun.
Number 3: Hanging Out with Friends
I’m the only one who still likes Woodstock, but home is where I get to see the majority of my friends. Summer is the best, but life can’t always be that carefree. During the school year I miss my friends like crazy and I have to maintain friendships, homework isn’t there for me when I need a friend.
Number 2: Explore Somewhere New
I’m going to be halfway around the world in 6 months time, ideally. Going somewhere new is so exciting, new things to try, new things to eat and beautiful new scenery to experience. Many of my most cherished childhood memories involve travelling around Canada with my family. I loved the swimming, the car rides and the time spent together. Why sit at my desk doing homework when I could be planning an escape!
Number 1: Anything But
I’m sure everyone has their own favourite things to do to avoid homework, but in general I would rather do most anything than get down to work. It’s scary when I realize how much I still have to learn!
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