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Obligatory Studying Post

Its yet another grind through final exams. I've only been able to study at home in maybe the first semester of University, but after that its been impossible to be productive at home. At school, I have somewhat of a chance. Right now I'm sitting in the Students Union Building (SUB) inside the "quiet room." The quiet room is a nice area, as it is well lit, has couches, and big windows to look outside. Studying in this environment is kind of different from what I've usually done as this is the kind of place that put me to sleep. However, I have a friend who is very reliable in showing up to a study spot here and staying for long periods of time so this is probably the best spot. Typically I need someone around to "babysit" me and make sure I don't leave too early. Even if I'm not being super productive, staying at school as opposed to going home increases the chances of me studying infinitely.

So while trying to study, you tend to do things not related to studying, such as observing other people trying to study. Some people are really prepared for this time of year. For example, those of us who have laptops have memorized where all the power outlets are. We make a bee line (or an I line, thanks Dane Cook) toward the tables next to the outlets. Of course, if someone is sitting at the table with an outlet, you're screwed. That is... unless you bring power bars! Some of the power outlets have a jumble of laptop and cell phone cords that will look similar to the mess thats behind your TV and DVD player...

And while on the topic of us laptop users, we are major slackers. Half the time we're on facebook, youtube, or showing the person the latest thing from facebook or youtube. Or talking to someone to your left on MSN messenger about someone on your right. I guess if that person is about to look you have to go, "hey this is personal!"

I'm sure I've talked about this before, but its funny how the dumbest things will bug you and deter you from studying. Its too warm, too cold, table is to high, chair is too uncomfortable, girl on the third table is dressing too slutty etc.. I used to go to all sorts of places to study, convinced that once I moved to an area without those annoyances I'd be ready to go. Of course, I'd just end up feeling annoyed at something else.

Alright, I think its time to get back to studying. Sigh...