Caught up in the flurry of midterms, having managed for a brief time to organize my studies in a timely manner, I had the crazy idea to say to a friend of mine, let's call her "Helen," that I had confidence in my own ability to complete my homework early on in the break and to enjoy the rest of it stress free. She responded, without intending any kind of offense, that if I managed to do so she would probably drop dead at home from sheer shock.
Helen, you'll be glad to know that I've been taking great pains to ensure your continued health. In fact, just to make sure that you are in no way endangered by my actions, I'm just now starting my hom