The Buckle Down

im not sure why people use that term "buckle down" when its time to get stuff done and pay attention. im sure it has meaning in its origin something close to... idk? people existing in an environment without gravity:

when they wake up in the morning they have to buckle themselves down to earth somehow so that they dont just float away. that could get pretty annoying.

whatever the reason, thats what time it is for me. ive got so much to do in a little ammount of time. 3 and a half weeks i think to do:

- two (2) five page papers
- a 3 page paper
- write 2 banner ads
- a 2 page direct mail ad
- a print ad
- a tv spot with storyboard
- a 60 minute presentation
- complete a 15 to 20-page independent study
- register for classes
- construct a press kit
- write a 5 minute speech
- finals
- finals
- finals

so, yeah, buckle down... yup.