Disciplinary lapse
Posted by Aragoen Celtdra on July 7th, 2008
I’ve experienced my first missteps this weekend when I did not study at all. Something about the holidays would not let me concentrate on studying as I continuously get distracted every time I make an attempt to crack open the book and get my notepad ready.
I haven’t even started on my study schedule yet. This is starting to look bad. I wanted to get a good start on my studying so that I can end strongly. The amount of time it will take me to get on a roll could significantly push me back on my schedule – or not! It depends on my motivation. And I still feel motivated. It’s just that this weekend, the call of R&R was a stronger force that I couldn’t just ignore. For instance, I woke up yesterday (Sunday) at 6am and went to church with my family. We did some grocery shopping after and got home at 9. I was getting ready to study, but guess what I did. I slept from 9 to 12. All that precious time lost on unnecessary, but much desired, sleep. The rest of the day was spent with family, friends, and TV.
On other personal reasons, something I (re-)read this weekend reminded me of the purpose for doing all this and who I’m doing it for. I was forced once again to step back and look at the bigger picture and be reminded that while the present continues to elapse, we should try not to outrun it. I had to just slow down for one bit and let it catch up. It’s one thing to look out for the future. It’s another to live in it. The same goes for the past.
Today, however, we shall get to know EIGRP on a deeper and personal basis. It will become my best friend by the end of this week – at least until OSPF replaces it next week.