The Relatable Musician 2

Studying for history exams...  -_-

I'm not the best at studying.  In fact, I'm pretty bad.  The amount of reading I put into studying with the little absorption that goes with it frustrates me to no end (Again, having a terrible remember).  I have yet to find a study method that actually works well for me. 

History is a ton of work.  There is so much work and effort that goes into it with little gain from it.  The reason: it's straight memorization.  Everything in the textbook from first to last unit is fair game, and nothing should be missed when studying.  So, when you've been a horrible student that gave up history for studying math, it becomes difficult cramming 3+ months of information in about 3 weeks.  See that piece of looseleaf?  That took half an hour. That's worth 10% on the test.

The good thing is, they don't try to trick you on the test.  Everything is straightforward.  

Combining this with my terrible work ethic and absorption of material, you can imagine what the result may be: an overworked, sleep deprived, stressed, grumpy, depressed Austin.   

Also, I never understood why we need to know all this stuff.  Sort of like most other things we are taught at school.  I don't see how knowing that the "London" symphony (no. 104) by Haydn starts with a grandiose introduction in D minor is going to help me in any way, besides getting a better mark on the exam.  "I don't know how to pay bills or make budgets, but good thing I know what stile concitato is!"

I guess it's just one of those things you gotta do, like it or not.  Wish me luck >.<