Wow

[godream]

Yikes, I hear birdsong outside already.

I haven't pulled an all-nighter since last summer, but it's kind of terrifying how fast it comes back, complete with all the tricks I use to attempt to assure productive all nighters. Drink lots of liquids to stave off the headache, bright lights to fool the internal clock, take a break to pace or post when I stall out, leave the door open (once it's quiet enough that it won't be distracting) to shame me out of stopping work to watch tv or whatever.

Also, evidently the best prep for an all-nighter is my strategy of the last few weeks of getting enough sleep every single night. (Sadly, often this is not a practical strategy.)

Oh, MIT. You had to get that last couple punches in, huh?

Back to coding.

Comments

[summerghosts.livejournal.com]

I don't put stuff away when I'm pulling an all-nighter; instead I throw it on my bed so it won't be so inviting. No sweatpants for the same reason - I leave my jeans and my shoes on (unless I'm working on the floor, where shoes can be uncomfortable if sitting cross-legged). I also usually have a supply of sour candy around, but that might just be me giving myself an excuse to eat candy . . .

I just finished the all-nighters part of the semester and am happily saying goodbye to the disgusting energy drink section of the Shaw's beverage aisle. Good luck with your finals!

[godream.livejournal.com]

Thanks!