My paper weekend

This weekend has mainly been occupied with writing a paper which is due on Tuesday. I now have approximately 2000 words written. The assignment sheet says no more than 4000 words. I would like to know if there is a 'no less than' number that I can stop at. 2000 is definitely no more than 4000 but is it enough?

I guess the most likely answer would be, did I cover the material necessary and is my analysis complete? Sadly, not yet.

Sigh, I know what I'll be doing tomorrow evening.

I really can't wait until this is all over.

Bleahhh

That about sums it up. Bleahhh!

I'll Edit Mine if You Edit Yours

At the start of each course I receive a syllabus outlining what will be covered, what assignments to expect, and how everything will be graded. Without fail, my dear professors state that they will deduct marks for spelling and grammar errors. And without fail, I find spelling and grammar errors in their course syllabi.



In silent protest, I take a red pen and circle their errors. I have no way of deducting marks for their faulty spelling and grammar. One day I will anonymously return one of these corrected documents to the professor, but for now I will meekly hand in my own, rigorously edited, papers.

My Crocs

Not long ago I caved to the pressure exerted by my dear partner and purchased a pair of crocs. I didn't want to. They are horrifically ugly shoes. They come in terrible colours. The style makes your feet look fat.

Still, I caved.

I am ashamed to admit it. But, I love my crocs. I refuse to wear them out of our apartment because of their hideousness. But they are sooooo comfortable. They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned.

If you have ever gone downhill skiing for a day, and, after wearing heavy ski boots for hours on end, put on your regular shoes and thought, wow, these shoes have never felt so light and comfortable, then you have an idea of how comfortable crocs can be.

So, no regrets about buying crocs. But I still don't want to be seen in public wearing them. Comfort is fine and good. But ugly shoes are ugly shoes!

Night Class

Every Wednesday night I have class. Since I work at the same university that I take the course at, it means I get here for work just before 8:30 am and leave after class shortly after 9:00pm.

I'd rather just go home. But, this is the last class I have to finish for my Masters degree. It will be done in December. Then I have to decide if I will write a thesis or do a practicum. I should decide that soon.

I can hardly wait to be completely finished with my degree. It's been a long stretch of taking courses without a break. Especially since I work full time.