On the first day of school, I made a promise to my mom to make my bed every day. I've been in school for twenty days and I've made my bed about four times. Sorry Mom. If you think that's bad you should see my desk. A complete mess of papers, books, gum wrappers, and spare change. Somehow I don't lose much sleep over my mess. Maybe it's because Albert Einstein praises a cluttered desk over an empty desk or maybe it's because I am an unashamed flagrant Type B.
Yes, the dreaded Type B that is synonymous with sloth and do-nothingness. The kind of people with unmade beds, unplanned schedules, and absolutely no worries. Many look down on the work ethic of a Type B student calling them procrastinators and daydreamers, but they seem to ignore the positive traits that come as well.
When an assignment comes I take my time. I get food and a drink and I put my feet up on the table. If I begin to procrastinate and run out of time, I never worry. I take a deep breath, finish as much work as possible, and then go to bed confident that the work will be finished tomorrow. I do not feel the need to stay in until all the work is done, instead, I go out. I've gotten Cs and even Ds on several report cards and shrugged my shoulders. I work hard, but I never take on more than I can handle. I don't rely on two calendars, four whiteboards, and a heap of post-it-notes to run my life. I work moment to moment letting the unexpected joys fill my life. Being a Type B student means the stress in my life from unstudied tests to nonexistent jobs is not an issue. Instead of worrying or fretting, I relax.
The Type A personality isn't all bad. They are the dedicated never-give-uppers. The ones who stay up all night to get the work done. I do not dislike Type As; I am impressed with them. But if I had the choice between staying up till two doing homework and staying up till two watching Netflix, I know what my choice will be.
To those who identify as Type A, my life might seem a mess. To me, however, your life seems confined. It doesn't really matter what we think. When doing a group project we need As and Bs: one to make the scheduled timetable and one to make sure no one panics. Both personalities are necessary for this crazy thing we call the college experience.
So those of you who find order in your disorder, keep carrying on. Keep your desks messy and your days unplanned. Enjoy life, live in the moment, and never give up; unless you want to give up, then do so happily. Keep on being a Type B.
