A peek at the life, times and thoughts of John during his two-year stint in Knoxville.

All week long I crave Friday afternoon.

 

Let's back up and get some perspective: I enjoy every day at school. I have yet to leave school at the end of the day and think "That day was completely useless to me." But there's something incredible about Friday afternoon.

 

Can you guess what it is?

 

It's the fact that for a day and a half I set my schedule. I have Friday and Saturday to work at my leisure to get caught up on things. Leisure sometimes is a frantic thing. I don't use it to suggest haphazard or insincere effort. I simply mean my schedule isn't carved into pre-set boxes. I set the structure myself, it's flexible, and I can worry about getting stuff done without worrying about what lecture is next.

 

To everything there is a season, and Monday through Friday from 8-4 the season is the classroom. Hitting the door Friday afternoon is a special feeling. Being able to work my tail off all weekend to the beat of my own drum is oddly relaxing.

 

-John