You see, now that I am getting into my major(s), I have stuff that is actually somewhat important to do. And being the Super Procrastinator that I am, and seeing that I would rather spend my time in a fantasy world, I find these real world tasks difficult to accomplish. Tasks such as:
- doing homework
- writing papers
- doing projects
- studying for quizzes, tests, etc.
- doing the readings for classes
- applying for Study Abroad and scholarships
- declaring a second major
- getting my butt out of bed and going to class
- buying necessities when I don't want to go outside
- going to meetings for organizations
- doing laundry
- cleaning my room
- working out
- basically being responsible in any form
Being lazy is kind of my thing, but the problem with that is that I also strive to be great. Even if I know that I did not put enough effort into my classes, I still feel entitled to straight A's. Do you see where I run into problems? It's a difficult life to lead.
Anyway, I can't do anything productive for responsibility's sake. That is why I am writing this post, and probably the posts to come. Because if I feel like I have to blog about it, I will actually do it. That's the point to which my procrastination has progressed.
So far, I would say my blog-inspired motivation has been a success! I didn't say in my title to call me the "Master Accomplisher" for nothing. I did tons of stuff today that I would normally never want to do if it wasn't the day before the deadline or there was threat of fine or expulsion.
I accomplished three main things today:
- finished the Study Abroad application process
- began the first 2 out of 3 steps to declare a double major in Spanish and Psychology
- and went to a meeting about volunteering in an elementary school for my Spanish class
On top of all that, I went to both of my classes for the day. Now, this may be a normal day in the life of a college student for you, but for me, this is a day full of dangers and physical and mental exertion.
Let's not forget that I am not only an established procrastinator, but I am an extreme introvert. I am really shy, basically. If I can avoid talking to people, I will. Doing these things...that requires a lot of human contact. Also, keep in mind that I did all of these things by myself, with no supportive friends by my side. All me. And strangers. And grueling tasks.
Number 1: I had to drop off my photocopy of my passport receipt to the Study Abroad Office. I did this after my first Psychology class today. I overshot where the International Studies building is, so I walked around an entire block unnecessarily so I wouldn't have to awkwardly turn around right where I stood, even though I realized I had walked too far. Then, no one was in the Reception Office, so I waited in there with another girl for somebody to show up. A minute later, a lady comes in, and it takes me two seconds to give her my sheet and walk out of there. But still. Emotionally taxing.
Number 2: I went straight from there to a building way north called the Computing Applications building. I walked through shady-ville and wondered what the risk of me getting jumped at 11:15 in the morning would be. Finally reached my destination, and after asking around a bit I found out where I was supposed to get my Second Major Declaration sheet (I just made up what it is called). Once I had that, I just had to go back to the Psychology building and get an advisor to sign it. Then on a later date, I must return to the far-away land called the Computing Applications building and my major will be officially double!
But that whole advisor thing...not my forte. It required a lot of talking and acting normal and happy, all the while hiding that I probably have a psychological disorder that prevents me from being able to carry on normal conversations without having my heart beat a foot out of my chest. Mission accomplished, though.
Then, I sat around and waited until class started. Went to class, actually talked to someone briefly afterwards (gasp!) (and it was a boy!), went to lunch, then did nothing until 2:40.
Number 3: That's the time that I had to start walking to the Education Building to go to my orientation for tutoring elementary school kids in Spanish. It was mostly filling out paperwork, but the supervisor lady seemed to take to me and the other girl that were there for our Spanish in the Community class. I figure that's a good sign. Mostly because I was still trying to be normal and outgoing at this point. We played a short version of a game that we would play with the kids (which is throwing a ball with questions on it, and you have to answer the question that your right thumb lands on when you catch it), and the lady for some reason chose to throw me the ball first.
The question was "If you could change places with one person in the world for a day, who would you switch with?" And of course I didn't answer because that's a ridiculous question. Introverts need time to let those questions marinate before declaring an answer to a room full of people we don't know.
The question was "If you could change places with one person in the world for a day, who would you switch with?" And of course I didn't answer because that's a ridiculous question. Introverts need time to let those questions marinate before declaring an answer to a room full of people we don't know.
But anyway, the orientation was a good experience and it wasn't scary. And I met a girl that is in the same course as me and she studied abroad in Granada last year, which is where I'll be going in the fall. And she has a car and offered to drive me to the school when we have to volunteer. So basically it was a winning situation.
And that is why my name for the day is Master Accomplisher. Because although I have not completed a lick of homework today, I did a whole bunch of responsible crap. So I'm telling the world, and you should be proud of me.
And now, every time I do something responsible and good that defies my procrastinate-y and introverted nature, I will blog about it. Or else I will share my concerns before doing something new and strange, like when I actually have to go and tutor these kids. Or return to give my double major sheet to that guy.
Point being, there will be more posts on my exciting and adventurous life to come. I hope you're ready.
YOU TALKED TO A BOY.
ReplyDeleteAnd I can relate to the panicked feelings when alone in a room with someone you don't know (and don't want to talk to).
I really want to blog about my introversion now, but I guess that's what My Life is Awkward is for.
And I laughed 100 times.
And I can relate to a lot of this.
And HA HA. :)