The "weighting" game

The down-side: I still have more marking to finish
The up-side: They are not assignments of my own
The down-side: I have to finish them by Friday
Outcome: Bleak

The down-side: 6 weeks to finish Confirmation Document AND Emac conference paper
The up-side: Going to New Zealand at the end of 6 weeks
The down-side: I will be poor from New Zealand trip
The up-side: Much needed fun and time-out will be had
Outcome: Good

The down-side: Housemate moving out, subsequent hassle of having to find replacement
The up-side: There is none
Outcome: Bad, very bad

The up-side: Dad in Brisbane on Friday, nice lunch & shopping to follow
The down-side: Dad in Brisbane on Friday
Outcome: Still good

The up-side: Drinks at Jade Buddha with Wendy and Damien on Friday
The down-side: Having to pay for drinks at Jade Buddha with Wendy and Damien on Friday
The up-side: Potentially getting Damien to pay for drinks for me
Outcome: Good (on the condition that appropriate attire is worn)

The up-side: Lindsay's birthday party Friday night
The down-side: Boot camp at 6.30am the next day
The up-side: Feeling good about it after
Outcome: Good

The up-side: Damien's NAB Night of Nights event on Saturday, dinner, free booze, fun
The down-side: The mad rush to get ready
The up-side: Pedicure, manicure, makeup, dressing up, getting hair done up
Outcome: Very good. Very, very good

The up-side: Raya lunch at Siti & Sabrina's on Sunday
The down-side: Having to get to West End and not get lost
The up-side: Great food, great company
Outcome: Very, very good