Finals

stress

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      Yes, it is that time of the semester. Finals. These two weeks may actually lead to my extinction. I'm drowning in stress. Luckily, today I'm 4 finals down with only 2 remaining. I've taken my Physics Lab Final. I've had a semesters worth of reading, personal, and class journals, along with all of the information for my 4 writing assignments due this past Monday for English. All in the same day I had my Theatre exam. Today, at the crack of dawn [ actually 8 am ], I spent an agonizing few hours taking my Physics exam. Quite possibly one of the worst experiences of college thus far [ not like I've been in college long ]. All week I've been in and out of the library (and consciousness) studying for this mornings final. I've actually been so nervous & stressed for this exam that when I laid down for bed last night, my heart was racing. It still is. I'm not sure if it'll slow down until after school finishes!  

     I've had lots of help and support from my friends and family. So, thank you to everyone for being here for me when I needed you :) If only they could make all the worrying go away! I need to put those thoughts aside for now so that I have the energy to focus on studying for French and Astronomy. Astronomy sounds easy & fun right? That's what I thought when signing up for the class. Well, Astrology is the study of the constellations and fun things in the sky, whereas Astronomy is the study of all things in the universe :| Yeah, not so fun. Anyway, I think all students are under a great deal of stress and yet we're supposed to keep a smile on our faces? UGH... 

Nervously waiting for Final Grades. Wish me luck, I definitely need it ★

Five Must-Haves to Help Relieve Stress:

☆ Friends & Family

       Purpose:

           -to support & love you

           -to distract you with something fun

           -to vent to (they will listen, just try to not do it too much)

☆ Music

       Purpose:

           -it's a mind-numbingly fun activity

           -peaceful music can calm you down

           -hardcore music can release pent up energy & stress

☆ Hobby

       Purpose:

           -to distract your mind

           -still being productive & engaging your mind

           -I personally de-stress by playing my guitar

☆ Shower

       Purpose:

           -sometimes all you need is a hot relaxing shower to do some 

            deep thinking about something other than your studies!

☆ Sleep

       Purpose:

           -your body will need the rejuvenation 

           -dreams allow your mind to escape from

              your real life problems forever a night

           -make sure you're already a little de-stressed before laying down

             or else your brain will never shut off and you could be awake

             all night or even give yourself horribly-scary nightmares! :O

[ Note: I apologize for the sloppy writing and delay between posts. My brain is fried (see below) ]