Journal Entry #3

October 15, 2007

Dear prospective students,

There comes a lull right around this time in the semester (aka
midterms), when you just don't feel like doing work. Even if you
haven't got more than usual, the task still seems more daunting than it
did a couple of weeks ago. And while everything eventually gets done
somehow - I'm not sure how, I swear homework does itself sometimes -
there's nothing a good dose of procrastination can't fix.

And what do most choose as their mind's getaway destination?

Facebook.

Everyone can have one, and nearly everyone does. And if you do, you
probably know it better than your history book. You can't remember
which of King Henry VIII's wives were beheaded, but you know that Suzie
and Bobby broke up last Wednesday and reconciled 42 minutes ago. And
the photos of your crush's wild weekend escapades are ingrained more
deeply in your memory than the Mona Lisa.

So why do I find my addiction to be a healthy one?

Because, sometimes, procrastination can be good for the mind! As long
as you don't let it get out of hand, I see nothing wrong with letting
your mind senselessly wander around cyberspace for a bit. One can only
cram in so many calculus equations or read so many Shakespearean sonnets
before it just becomes gibberish on paper. If you let your mind relax a
bit, things soak in better. Panicking does not help, so take a
breather. (This goes for anyone! High school, college, work - you name
it! Nothing's going to get done if you freak out!)

Pick your diversion and set your mind at ease. Sometimes when you're
not thinking is when the greatest ideas arise.

Now I'm going to go off and study for my sociology exam, but hopefully
my journal can continue to be an object of momentary relief for all you
college applicants!

Good luck!

love, anna.