Citing sources is neat

As I sit down to complete (yet another) paper, I realized something. I'm tired of citing sources. This does not bode well for the remaining 3.5+ years of this program. Or me.

I'm not exactly sure why I am so tired of finding and citing sources. The finding and reading of the information is certainly interesting. I love expanding my knowledge in all things. But the actual synthesis of the published information into my own content sometimes frustrates me. Clearly other people think the same thing I think. Instead of citing, let's all just create a happy like-minded circle and agree to not cite other sources. Done.

Ok, now back to reality-ville. I get it. I understand why finding supporting documentation is important, at least until I'm considered an "expert" and can randomly spout all sorts of fun information for others to cite. I'm looking forward to that. Sort of. Not really. All kinds of pressures are associated with that 'level of knowledge'. Eek. Honestly it scares the bejeezus  out of me (that's actually a thing. You don't want it scared out of you. It's an important internal part). I struggle with the idea of being an expert, or someone others look to as experienced or knowledgeable. I think it's because I feel I have so much more to learn. And my idolization of others I deem experts doesn't allow me to consider myself anywhere near that level. Healthy humility, right? Sure. We'll go with that.

Apparently I'm still in my rabbit hole. So, to provide some levity and share with you just how neat nature is, here is a video for your viewing pleasure. And just for clarity: it's neat (and I don't present this way! Although that would be neat).