Hugs Help Papers
A few weeks ago when the good friend was in town, I had a huge paper due for a class. I worked really hard on finding enought literature for it and outlining it, and then hit a blank wall. I was so pissed that homework was keeping me from hanging out with him, and even more angry at myself for not doing it faster. At one point, my friend signed onto his aim to im me good paper wishes. One of the things he said was, "you have a big hug coming your way, hugs are good for finishing papers." Given, it took me a lot of time after that hug to actually finish my paper; but I did finish it - even though I thought the conclusion was total crap.
This morning my professor passed the papers back. He opened up by saying it would have helped a lot of people to connect to the text of the class more or to write a few more drafts. I figured my writing was crap and was afraid to get my paper.
There were only two sentences written on the front of my paper, along with the number of my grade:
I wanted to cry when I saw that grade. I keep looking at my paper, trying to figure out what was good about it. I have no clue. I barely even remember what I was talking about. I guess it made enough sense for my professor. I can't believe it, I have a chance at getting an A in this class.
My other classes... not so much. But that's another story. Speaking of which, I guess I should work on the crap I have to do.
This morning my professor passed the papers back. He opened up by saying it would have helped a lot of people to connect to the text of the class more or to write a few more drafts. I figured my writing was crap and was afraid to get my paper.
There were only two sentences written on the front of my paper, along with the number of my grade:
98 - Excellent review of the studies. The studies are well described and the
discussion is excellent.
I wanted to cry when I saw that grade. I keep looking at my paper, trying to figure out what was good about it. I have no clue. I barely even remember what I was talking about. I guess it made enough sense for my professor. I can't believe it, I have a chance at getting an A in this class.
My other classes... not so much. But that's another story. Speaking of which, I guess I should work on the crap I have to do.

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