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1.1 Background

This term was coined many years ago when a pitiful pre-examination pattern became clear.

1.2 Eligibility

Applies to members of the 平日不烧香, 临时抱佛脚 sect.
Which yours truly is unfortunately a very senior member of. :(

1.3 Overview

When faced with a looming task such as an examination, one somehow ends up doing Anything But.

1.4 Empirical Evidence

While I should have been studying this past week,

• I cleaned up photos from my cousin’s wedding and uploaded it to the gallery.
• I sorted out the fcukingidiot domain so it now directs here.
• I read 12 Harlequin Mills & Boons novels.
• I started shopping around for a new Balenciaga bag.
• I ended up buying a pair of Louboutin shoes. (Really, W is to blame for this. She’s the retail devil!)
• I blogged.

In addition, even activities previously considered as boring (say, watching bugs mate on Discovery Channel) or a pain (housekeeping) begin to appeal vis-à-vis studying.

1.5 Conclusion

This disease, once contracted, has no cure. Suggested symptomatic treatments include shutting down PC and chaining oneself to the study table.