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Absolutely squandered this weekend
This will be a rather short post since I do need to complete it in about 30 minutes so I may sleep. Tomorrow will be along day as I have planned to finally take action to bring about goals. This past weekend was spent very similar to many before it, yet also distinctly more wasteful.
decis
Decisions, decisions, decisions
To make a long story short, I have performed rather disappointedly on two very important examinations: my Real Analysis 1 test and my third Computer Architecture quiz. Frankly, I do not believe I was misprepared. Yes, I could’ve prepared better, but all the same, there have been past tests in which I have prepared less and came away thinking that I prepared more than enough. I am articulating my thoughts poorly, but my point is, I think I was as prepared as I have been for any and all past exams. That being said, it was clearly not enough.
Surprisingly, I think the cause of this is nerves. Thinking back, the real analysis questions were not too tough. Yes, I could’ve done more homework problems and been able to solve more of the proofs, but all things being said, I think it was nerves that got to me. As for computer architecture, I can say much of the same. The questions, looking back, were rather generic and (while not simple) absolutely doable. I think with less nerves and a lower BPM, I could’ve performed much better.
Either way, those two quizzes are not the topic of today’s post. Instead, it is to discuss the absolute moronic manner in which I squandered this current weekend. For context, I have a large Computer Architecture assignment I must start on, a Real Analysis problem set to finish, as well as a midterm tomorrow in Organic Chemistry which I feel I am not well prepared for. Of course, I have been somewhat neglecting organic chemistry and genetics in exchange for computer architecture and real analysis – a decision which I still stand by. Even then though, I think I should be more prepared than I currently am.
This weekend was spent entirely on YouTube. That is a rather sad fact. I have always thought myself free from addiction, though it may be time to face the truth. This seems rather waning. We shall see.
To conclude, I will conclude, by saying that in conclusion…
Computer Architecture is still the most important class of this semester. I do not know if I will be able to earn an A in that class, though I do believe it is still possible. Either way, that class is less than trivial so I will need to put in far more effort. The biggest obstacle now, I believe, is test anxiety, which I believe is only remedied by taking many practice quizzes in the same environment under the same conditions. I will replicate that ideal for Real Analysis as well. After all, I would still like to have a 4.0 after this semester. We shall see how it goes.
Best scammer in all of Texas
I do not want to neglect my chess improvement for everything else, though at the moment, that is seeming reality. Like many things, we shall see.