Another Cold Christmas and The Lazy Song

Merry Christmas everyone! It has been a long time since I last posted an entry. After a busy month of exercises and tests, finally, there is some time to unwind and loosen up. For some, Christmas may be a golden opportunity to rest and relax. To me, however, Christmas (and all other holidays) is a chimera. As much as I dream to lie in bed and do nothing, there are loads of important tasks that I have to deal with in reality.

I must not lose the fight against our biggest enemy: inertia. It is sheer human nature to be lazy, especially under the holiday mood. But apart from relaxing, I have got to pull myself together and study for the open exams in March, which is barely three months from now. No, I can hardly afford to waste any minute not preparing for my exams; yet frankly speaking, it seems an utmost killjoy to work in such a festive atmosphere.

Seeing everyone else holding their hands up high and celebrating on the streets makes me feel envious. But sitting cozily by the study desk and holding a mug of hot tea is, somehow, another way to live the holiday spirit. After all, working during Christmas isn’t that bad. In order to comfort myself, I am making myself take all the work as Christmas presents: the more, the better. That’s certainly making me feel better.

So, checking my Christmas wish list, I’ve got: piles of homework to do, stacks of textbooks to revise, and class after class of tutorials to attend. Even on Christmas day I must forbid myself from being too lazy. My goal for the day is to thoroughly go through my History text books, all three of them, then join a family gathering, and after that, probably a couple of math questions before going to bed.

Well, okay, I’m just hoping to accomplish all these by the end of the day. I might very well turn out finishing hardly half of the work I’ve planned. But a plan is a plan. Even though there’s a chance that I’m not going to complete everything on the list, planning is still essential in the sense that it gives me motivation to work, and most of all, a direction to follow. Of course, it is also important to try my best to finish my planned work of the day, or else why would I need a list?

Having fun, on the other hand, is important for Christmas too. Everyone can recite ‘Work hard, play hard’ backwards. Other than work, adding a fun activity or two to my plan is definitely crucial. This Christmas, I’ll be hanging out with some friends, which I’m excitingly anticipating since it has been a very long time since I last visited a friend’s home. I’ll probably watch some movies too. There are many hits for the holiday. Movies are always great fun.

The holiday has just started, and there is so much to expect. What will you be doing this Christmas? Putting your noses in your textbooks or spending quality time with family and friends? No matter what, remember to have an enjoyable and fruitful Christmas holiday!