So Much Procrastination to Get Done

I need to do the following things probably in the following order:
1. Grade Correspondence Portfolios
2. Write Postion Paper
3. Finish Research Log and Feasibility Studies
4. Grade Formal Reports
5. Grade Revisions
6. Pack

What am I doing right now? I'm procrasti-packing because most of the school related things don't sound like much fun. I also ate a juicy mango. It was so sweet and energizing.

For those interested in procrastinating, I also strongly recommend Game of Thrones from HBO. It's soooooooo good. Lindsey and I are hooked, and I think we're both ready to jump into reading the books too.

I best finish packing the kitchen and then head into the office to grade. :(

Count-down to Graduation

So a couple of my friends have started posting facebook statuses of their final to-do lists before we graduate. I decided to jump on board, but my list was too long for a facebook status, so here it is.

1. Grade correspondence portfolios for 417
2. 15-20 page paper for 710
3. 2000-2500 word paper for 759
4. Masters defense
5. Presentation for 759
6. Research log for 759
7. 2 feasibility reports for 759
8. Grade 18 final reports & presentations for 417
9. Final test for 710
10. Grade all revisions for 417

I also have a couple readings left for 710, but they're small, so I'm not counting them. Blergh. How will I get all of this done in 2 weeks? Also, why do I still procrastinate so much 25 years into life?

Things Are Nice

I feel pretty good about life.

1. I turned in a full draft of my project on Friday.
2. I got a hair cut to get rid of the nasty dead hair from my misadventures with hair dye over spring break.
3. I cleaned the house today. Everything smells like orange. Mmmmm.
4. Lindsey and I are frying fish for dinner.
5. It looks like I'm going to beat Chris at Scrabble.
6. I think I found the perfect place to live in Grand Junction.

The only things working against me are allergies, my cat is shedding right now, and I'm a bit behind on my tech writing project. I can't really complain. Two of those are seasonal, and the other I can get done.

Nothing can take me down now that I have a full draft of my writing project. I best be grading now though. I promised my students I would get caught up this weekend.

Project, Project, Project

Annotated bibliography is done--I could probably write that paper tomorrow (not time-wise, but my brain is ready for it), and maybe I will write it this weekend so that it is done.

Project proposal for Technical Communications...not started :/
Scary!

Reading for Wednesday--1/2 done for Indian children's lit; not started for tech comm. Oh well.

Currently, I'm working on my project because I couldn't sleep for thinking about it. In looking at the 7 most recent pages, I wonder if Naomi actually read them. She put 1 comment on the first page, and then didn't comment again until the 5th, where she proceeded to comment plenty until the end. That means 4 pretty much uncommented pages. Oh well. I can do this!

So Far Behind...So I'm Cooking

It's spring break. I haven't gotten enough done. I'm so far behind I was up on-and-off all night with anxiety. I decided to get up at the crack of dawn and work on my writing project.

I was awake at 5ish, thinking about what to write, feeling very motivated, but I didn't get out of bed.

It's now about noon-ish. What have I accomplished? I've played scrabble online, checked facebook, twitter, posted on my blog, read a recipe for oyster stew, made crepes and bacon for breakfast, and I have peanut butter banana bread in the oven. I haven't even opened the file for my writing project or cracked a book. I am doomed.

Monday, I have an annotated bibliography due. I have read everything for Indian children's lit, though.

Wednesday, I have a proposal due for my tech writing project (which means I need to have most of the work done on the actual project). I also need to do the reading for tech writing and Indian children's lit.

I also still haven't graded correspondence portfolios...even though I've graded all the stuff that has been handed in after those. Blergh. They are soooooooooo boring.

Spring Break Accomplishments...

I watched the first two seasons of Merlin. Season 3, I need you and have zero access. Sad.

I have graded a ton: quizzes, group graphic memos, instruction evaluations, and lego instructions.

I dyed my hair red. Then attempted to dye it dark brown. I now have an unnatural dark red hair that I am hoping fades more natural. It is satisfactory though. I'm just happy that I no longer glow in the sunlight.

I still haven't finished my project, graded correspondence portfolios or pie chart designs, done my annotated bibliography, or my project proposal.

Can I run away to Grand Junction now instead of in May?

On a random note, I love my cat.

Playing it Upbeat

My last post displays a certain degree of whininess, so let's throw that out the window, and reflect on what's been accomplished.

1. I found a line of research inquiry for Indian Children's Literature that is not only resulting in a source list, but I'm excited about my paper. What poor English graduate student wouldn't love to be perusing articles on ecology and paleogeography, escaping the world of literary criticism? Well most, but I'm excited because I tend to be more sciencey than a lot of my peers. Last spring I looked at linguistic research, last semester I worked with articles from sociology, this time I get to talk about the environment. Win, win, win.

2. My major professor cornered me in the copy room to ask about my project (which I have been working on). While I am embarrassed that she needed to do so, it's the scary motivation I needed. Today is officially project day. She will have a draft tomorrow. I like having a motivating deadline. This was a great kick in the rear.

3. I organized all my teaching materials and class materials the other day and am operating at full efficiency.

4. The first major assignment for technical communications is done.

5. I am a third of the way through my book review book, and the book review isn't due for weeks. Take that usual habits of procrastination. Take note, while I am kicking my own procrastination in the rear right now, I still produce very good work at the last minute. This is more a question of sanity and flexibility.

6. My sister called to share with me a posting she thought "sounded like me." Boy was she right. It's the job of my dreams--tech writing nerdism at its best, and the company has totally charmed me with the About section on their website. I'm preparing materials to submit.

7. My other sister emailed me a post this morning that is also quite good. It's not as perfect, but I think it sounds like fun too. Her miraculous find post-undergrad is what got me my first real job where I had no connection to the company. I have awesome siblings.

Well, I would love to keep chatting, but I've been wordy enough. Also, I'm supposed to follow Chris to a mechanic so that he can drop off his car for some brake work. He'll be here in 35 minutes, and I haven't showered. Never fear, if I can get home and prep for our anniversary dinner in 10 minutes. This is cake.