This first semester is almost over. Soon, Christmas break will be upon us, and I will be able to head home for a while. I can help decorate for Christmas, bake Christmas-y things, and celebrate Christmas with my family.
But first, Finals Week.
Finals technically begin on Tuesday, but I have already started to feel the effects. Between getting a head-start on studying (three words: comprehensive biology final), working on papers, and trying to get some rest, I've been fairly busy even just this past week. On Wednesday, I had zero appetite; but these last two days, I've been continuously starving. No amount of coffee or even a nap could cure the exhaustion that knocked me over earlier this week. Quizzes and assignments and tests littered the pages of my planner. My stress has sunk beneath the surface, and the fact that I do not constantly feel stress consciously stresses me.
So.
I check items off my planner one-by-one, each achievement lightening my load (if only for a few minutes before I remember something else that needs to be done). Movie nights and relaxed lunches have eased some of my stress. A beautiful Christmas chapel this week reminded me of how great God's love is. Encouragement from friends (and looming due dates) give me motivation.
There are only a few more days of this semester. Thanksgiving break feels like it was ages ago, but that doesn't even matter. At this point, I'm glad for weekends when I can relax. Somehow, homework is a lot less stressful for me when I have a whole day without being tired from classes.
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