When the RLiT project was posted at the Blackboard on Week 11, I know that I have a major project to do. After reading the instructions and requirement for the project, I said to myself, "Ahahh..another essay and another challenge". But since it is a few weeks away before submission, I will have plenty of time to prepare. And my perfect word for that... "Procrastinating".
So I put off my concentration on that project. It is not that I do not want to do it, but week by week there are other homework . I try to submit all my homework that is due and work on my reading. But it seems that my thought is not working all together with my goal. I had a terrible time choosing a novel. Maybe because I am not doing it right that is why I can not concentrate.
I planned some ways to fit my schedule at work, doing my homework, kids activities and family. I guess I need some time of organization and set my priorities so I can manage to fit everything together. Few weeks ago there is not too many homework, so I can have a breathe to do a little extra stuff. Then my work call and asked me to do extra shifts. That's not too bad, I think I can pitch in another shift anyway holiday is coming it will be an extra dollar to buy for a gift. Last week, I read the announcement again and alarmed that time is approaching for the project submission.
Seriously, I have to stay focus. So I read the instruction again for the project. I am stunned and lost. All those times that I am reading the instructions I scanned through it. When I finally choose my option, I do not even know what are those initials stands for. I am wondering what is Itab, TGG, DM and Pap, all I know is RLiT. After spending so much time to figure it out, I was so embarrased to myself about my ignorance.
I took a trip to the library to look for any resources that would help me build my project. Then I google some articles that can relate to my issue. It is an endless reading. Till now I am still working on getting my thoughts together. I am having difficulty to point out my thesis because of so many related articles. This is my weakest part finding the thesis and essay structure. It will be a challenge doing paragraph transitions and insetring related topics from other sources.
I thouht I have plenty of time to prepare for this project but I did not consider any challenge that might occur while waiting for that time. I should have been more assertive to think of what I will be facing doing this project instead ...I procrastinate. I tried to pitch in another shift before...now I have to call off because I have to cook for Thanksgiving and finish my project. At the same time I am not having enough sleep because after working night shift, I have to take care of my children because they are out of school. I know... I am whining. In fact, I am glad that I was able to vent my feelings thru this blog and take the load off from chest, take a deep breathe and wish me goodluck.
I do not think you are the only one in this situation. I too have been lazy on this paper as well due to my life outside of school and other papers as well. It feels like all my English courses took a dump on me these final weeks by having me do paper after paper. I am confident that I will get it done by Friday since I am going to be busy on Sunday, which is one reason why I am posting my blog responses now as well. I have a good feeling that I am going to be doing a couple all nighters just to get everything done. Well I suppose this won’t be an issue if I just have a Mountain Dew drinking fest to help me stay up during these long hours.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes wonder if our teachers know that we have a life outside of school and that other classes tend to have final projects as well during the same time as theirs. If our teachers do know of this why do they make things due that conflict with these other classes? Most classes, if not all, always assign the big huge projects at the end of the semester, which just bugs me to no end. Anyway dude I wish you good luck on your endeavors.
After reading your blog and Ryan's comment, I can't help but agree. It took me a while to read Reading Lolita in Tehran as I had just previously skimmed over it. I was also confused about the intials. I thought it was just referring to the references in the book but I was way wrong. I just finished reading Invitation to a beheading a couple of days ago and have been trying to organize my thoughts through an outline.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with what Ryan says. It does seem like every teacher has a truckload of stuff do at the end of the semester. I feel like I am drowning in a pile of work. I am trying really hard not to complain but I feel my will power waning... Oh, there it goes. Damn, I wish teachers would have everyting spread out. It's not enough that many of us have finals and what not, but to have a long ass paper due is a lot. At least it doesn't have to be 10 pages. I just want a break from all ths already. I feel like I am running on my last leg. I wonder if other peole feel the same. Anyways good luck my fellow procrastinator.
Don’t feel too bad about procrastinating, it seems to be a big issue with quite a few of us. This class is definitely hard work, and like you said, life does choose it get in the way at the most inopportune times. It’s so easy to just think “Oh, I have a few weeks to do this!” and before you know it it’s due in 5 days! It must be even harder to do it when you have children and such a demanding job, not to mention the ever stressful holiday known as Thanksgiving. But it really isn’t all that bad once you get started - at least that’s what I’ve found out. And remember, it is just the first draft. While you want to do your best on it, after the PDR you might gain a better idea of what you need to put in it to get the best grade possible. It’s okay to whine. It feels like none of this work is ever going to get finished and you’ll be doing papers forever, but it will all be over soon. You’ll look back on it and be like, “Wow, I did all of that!” Remember, when all else fails, just keep breathing and work through it! Good luck!
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