Early Morning Blues

The post mid term classes began today. And the early morning (8:45 AM), brought to light one of the harshest realities of life, which incidentally was forgotten in the post placement euphoria. That lectures in this well known management institute in western India begin as early as 9:10 in the morning. The week after the placements had spoilt my habit and I would get up at even 10 or 10:30. Quite justified, since I had very little to do besides not studying. But getting up late on a day when you have the first lecture at 9:10, means that you are doomed to make one of the biggest sacrifices mankind can ever think of making. Forgoing your breakfast. And that is exactly what I was forced to do today.
They say, “early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy wealthy and wise”. I can bet my right hand and my left eye, that the person who had put forward this piece of shit had never attended b-school. How the hell can one be early to bed in a b-school is the million dollar question. The professors leave no stone unturned in ensuring that we are always busy with some or the other thing. In fact, things have come to such a pass that even if we, by any stroke of luck, hit the bed, before 1:30 in the night, we would actually doze off only at 3:00. And then to think of being the one to rise early is absolute stupidity.
I must say, I am fortunate enough to have many mates in my hostel block who take pains in waking me up in time, so that even if I am forced to miss my breakfast, I do not miss the lectures. But not everyone is so fortunate. I fully empathise with them. This syndrome called the “early morning blues” syndrome has affected almost everyone in the batch. Bleary eyes, drooping heads and dishevelled hair are some of the sights which are a common feature in the classrooms. The air conditioned climes provide a more conducive environment for a peaceful nap in the class. Presentations or a video show, however, provide a far better opportunity for a power nap. With each passing term, the students in fact grow bolder by the day and select those sessions which can be used to catch up on lost sleep. This, by the way is done on the last night itself.
It is 1:15 in the night. I am bored of not doing anything. Perhaps I should watch a movie. But then it will get over at around 3:30. But, hey! Wait……We have the microfinance lecture first thing in the morning. I can sleep then. Chalo guys! See you….I am off to watch 3 idiots, once more all over again!