Sunday, May 31, 2009

Life Without Homework

Alex and I woke early this morning to get a good jump on our pressing homework. It is getting close to the end of the term for us both and we're struggling to get our final assignments done (Alex more than me), and its times like these that you wonder what life will be like without homework.

I guarantee you that each and every student dreams of the day when homework will go away. They conjure up a magical world of rest and relaxation at 5pm everyday and playful weekends with no responsibilities. Perhaps some people find this dream more so than others, but I'm almost certain that the dream, in one way or another, is a lie.

Homework is just another word for chores, projects, and responsibility (and sometimes work). I suppose some people magically stop using dishes when they start work in the real world, but I guarantee you that none of them stop using their shower or toilet or tracking dirt in on their floor. We don't stop sweating when we sleep or needing to do our laundry. We just don't stop making messes.

The only remedy I can imagine would be living in a hotel with a complimentary laundry service. I suppose this would be equivalent to a maid, but my idea sounds more exciting (and horrible).

Suffice it say that I'd take the homework. I'm pretty sure Alex would too. I'm not sure this is a good sign for our joint cleanliness.

Well, I have gotten one assignment done today, and I should probably try to keep myself moving forward at this point. When Sam gets up we're going to work on the couch again (projects...).

Have a lovely Sunday!

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