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June 14, 2002
Damn. I've had one of
Damn. I've had one of those no good, horrible, everything is wrong kind of days. Come to think of it, more like a week. My organizational abilities are shot. I had no idea my ass was genetically bred to be spanked by math. I looked in the mirror to see where I had the math lobotomy, but the surgeon skillfully concealed the scars. I keep losing things, like my month-pass for the subway, or the ticket for some teaching event on Monday that I must attend. I would have liked to lose some weight, but that isn't going to happen. My roommate Dan and I both have sweet teeth, and we have a psychic link that coordinates who will buy the Krispy Kreme donuts or the Magnolia Bakery cupcakes. We can't keep unexpired milk in the fridge, but we will never run out of insulin drainers. At our combined rate of contribution, I estimate both of us will be in diabetic comas within six months.
I can summarize it this way: WHINER! I've been a spoiled slacker for the last year, and I'm whining about it. I don't like waking up before 8am, my coffee schedule has been disrupted, and I will never get a tan for the next two years unless our sun goes supernova. I've grown accustomed to instant gratification over the last year, and my first payment stipend won't materialize until July. The donuts seem to be a quick sugar reward, but cash would be even better.
However, I have survived the worst two weeks of the summer program. At least I keep telling myself that. The math immersion program will get better. It's better than huddling in the corner of the room, rocking back and forth. Plus I'd like some hot cocoa.
Posted by G at June 14, 2002 07:35 PM