As of 2 weeks ago I was beginning to think Graduate School was a little bit of a joke.
I have succeeded in getting A's and one B on all my quizzes and exams (not to brag) and have not in any means suffered in the weekend excursions to bars, clubs, and house parties. I have gotten my daily sweat in and have succeeded in keeping my own apartment somewhat respectable. Just as I was beginning to feel a little cocky and thinking Wake Forest didn't have shit on me, this terrible thing happened.
I now find myself contemplating not driving down to Charlotte for the Halloween weekend activities, in which I have been planning my costume only since last November 1st. I'm considering skipping it so I can sit at home and work on the 50% of my grade Biomechanics project talking about how the load a soldier wears increases his/her potential for injury. Awesome. Just when I was thinking Wake Forest was just a less cool University of Dayton it has taken the plunge from less cool to "no fun".
Sure, I am getting an awesome education - and I'm sure I'll be able to fulfill all my dreams and go on to getting an awesome job...when I'm 30 and finally done with all this schooling. However, I still find myself in that "I'm a college student and Saturdays and Sundays are days of recovery, not days of catching up" mentality. How to rid myself of that one...hmm, I'm still not too sure I'm ready to let go of it. Don't get me wrong...I would be lying if I said I didn't love school, and I didn't look forward to coming every day and learning new things about health and fitness. I love health and fitness. I would even go so far to say its my passion. But, I also have this other passion for fun. I just love fun. I look forward to my weekends away from work and from thinking. Conclusion: I am willing to stick with my "work hard, play hard" attitude and I'll just hope my looks, these wonderful brains I have genetically gained from my mother, my passion, and my oh-so charming personality get me through.
With that being said, Charlotte, I would like you to know, you will see me this weekend in full penguin outfit. As far as you, Biomechanics Presentation, I'll see you on Monday.
