I had a pretty full day. CMU classes from 9 a.m. until about 3 p.m. Then I had a initial strategy meeting with a new client. Then a lot of post meeting discussion. And now I’m sitting down to do some homework that I foresee taking me into the early hours.
This week we’re being introduced to industrial design by Stephen Stadelmeier. My homework assignment is to choose a design firm from the Association of Professional Design Firms and write a one-page profile of the firm. It shouldn’t take long once I pick a firm. But first I need to pick one. And for some reason I’m procrastinating by blogging.
I’m pretty tired, so that might be a reason. And blogging doesn’t take too much brain power (though this is the second revision of this post). At any rate, it’s probably foreshadowing of what’s to come over the next two years. And it’s made me consider whether I’d rather work late until the night or wake up early to complete a project.
I prefer staying up late than getting up early. At least you’re gauranteed enough time and you can rest assured that it’s complete, rather than worried about finishing in the morning.
What’s your preference?
I prefer working late for the same reason that you have listed. Oddly, I’ve posted this after working* a late night myself :-)
*Day job + homework + freelance = 15 hour day
I’m done, and it’s not yet too late. I even just finished about 10 minutes of yoga because I felt my body needed it. Back bends are great right before bed.
Staying up late, definitely. It’s quiet, and you can work without interruptions. Plus, I do enjoy me some sleeping in … though, oddly, on those occasions when I get up very early — especially if I’m not going to work — I find it nice, and I get a lot done.
I guess I have to start checking this Web page (Pitt style usage) every day. Bah! I hate the farging Internet!