how smart do i want to be?

(WARNING: THIS WILL BE AN ABSOLUTELY BORING POST)

Yesterday I got notification that the online course I had tried to register for in April but was wait-listed for now had a spot for me. When I was out of my head finishing off last semester, I thought it would be good to get two classes out of the way this summer to make one of the last two semesters a little easier. But, since I was 12th on the wait list (in a class of 25), I had given up hope that I'd get into the second class.

When now presented with the idea of 6 weeks of full-time online schoolness, I'm not sure what to do. And I only have until Monday to figure it out, since both classes start then. Assignments are due at the end of the first week.

Let's face it: I've been a slacker this summer. This was supposed to be the time to (finally) unpack stuff around my apartment and get rid of crap that made the move with me last year that I don't actually need. And maybe find a bed frame or headboard or the like. Maybe do some crafts and sewing. Use up and develop the expired film in my plethora of cameras. Go for leisurely bike rides with friends. Days to date spent on such tasks: none. (OK, that's not totally true. I did hem some pants for my friend and took a couple cameras out, but that doesn't really count.)

At the same time, I'm working almost the same amount as I did during the school year (maybe a smidge more... OK, probably more than a smidge) and so a few extra hours after work wouldn't necessarily mean I can't do anything else this summer. Both classes sound kind of cool: international librarianship and materials for young adults (including a section on "hot topics" for teens and censorship). But then I'm also starting that third class once a week...

Cripes, I'm totally not ready for full-time classes again. I don't really want to have to choose. But I also wouldn't mind spreading out the crazy. And I'll have to start up again full-time anyway in a couple months. So... book your drinking time with me soon because I'm going to need it. (Now I see why so many librarians drink heavily.)

Currently listening :
Songs for the Deaf
By Queens of the Stone Age
Release date: 27 August, 2002