I have a tradition now. Every year, on the Last First Class Posting Day, I put on a specific playlist. It’s a mix of Christmas bangers and intense movie soundtracks. Yes, Hans Zimmer while wrapping presents. Don’t judge me.
I set a timer. I tell myself, “You have until 11:30 PM. After that, you are off the clock.” It tricks my brain into working faster. The panic becomes a game.
And when I hit submit? I raise my mug of cold coffee to the sky. To all the other procrastinators out there. We are united in our chaos. We are strong in our shared deadline.
So, if you are reading this on December 23rd, and you feel a chill of dread? You are not alone. This is your day. Embrace it. Open a new tab. Write the terrible sentences.
You have a few hours left. The clock is ticking. The Christmas lights are blinking. And you have one more paragraph to write. Go on. You can do it. I believe in you. Now click submit. Merry chaos.
