'Tis Over!

Finally, after experiencing the most mindless volumous mass of wasted time ever, I can live knowing that I have survived. I estimate that I spent 25 to 30 hours in this despicable state of suffering, and though it surprises me, I must say I have escaped largely unscathed in any permanent way. Say you "what horrible deeds could have conspired to precipitate such action?" I shall answer, although it pains me to do so.

My ordeal was due to a project for Global Studies. I was to draw a map of the entire world in ancient times on a 22"x28" or larger piece of poster board. In addition I was supposed to draw 8-10 illustrations for various achievements in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, plus 2 from Oceania. After all of that was done I was supposed to write a 1 page (single-spaced) paper on the process that I took to complete it.

As first glance it simply seems large. However, as it turns out, no actual research was required, all of the achievements were photocopied out of a book and the student merely had to pick and choose. This meant that the entire project could be likened to a massive drawing assignment. In fact I learned absolutely nothing from the mindnumbing boredom. For the first time in my life I think that I actually began to understand what happens in one's mind as a result of forced physical labor. Nothing!