Post of Pre-Paper Writing Frenzy

I have a fairly important paper due next week, and have set myself a goal of having a damn fine rough draft by the end of the day. Despite waking up at 8:30 on a gloriously snowy Saturday, I am only just now sitting down to my computer. I had to do the dishes, and lounge, and drink a pot of coffee and take a shower. 

There must be some Murphian like law about long showers and impending papers of doom, as well as blogging as deadlines march inexorably closer. Really, on a snowy Saturday, one where the social highlight of my day might be a trip to the library, did I need to take an entire 45 minutes to shower and brush my hair? 

And the answer is yes, I did. I did because I felt like it, and because this paper that my professor stresses as oh-so-very-important is, in the grand scheme of things, completely and utterly unimportant. In fact, in the grand scheme of things, I am of the opinion that showering and cutting my toenails was probably more important. Papers endure for but a semester, toenails endure for life. Or at least, that's the hope, which is why periodic care for said toenails is important. 

I find myself more and more drawn to The Grand Scheme of Things viewpoint. I think this is maybe what some people refer to as "senior slump," but The Grand Scheme of Things  has a more authoritative sound. Besides, senior slump with a 24 credit course load just doesn't go well together, but looking at The Grand Scheme of Things goes well with life in general. I just need a  diploma, thanks. Three semesters seems to be about my limit of focused academia, the limit of time I can spend in one place. 

In other news, I had an interview with an organization that I would really love to work with. And in not so other news, I cannot wait to skip commencement.