Merry Christmas!

Now that Thanksgiving is over, we can say that and no one will complain. However, that also means that the semester is almost over and that means people will complain, so how do we survive these last couple weeks? Here's a quick guide.

1. Focus up.

Before Finals, we have a couple weeks of hard work and big projects. Focus up and get them done.

2. Drink coffee?

Personally I do not enjoy the taste of coffee so I'm gonna pass on this, but I've heard it can do anything from wake you up inside to cure cancer. It seems to be pretty popular.

3. Sleeeeeeep.

This one I do enjoy, so I can wholeheartedly encourage sleeping as much as possible during these busy weeks.

4. Go outside!

Even in blustery Newberg, getting outside and spending time in the sun (clouds?) is great for your mental health. Make sure you get this at least every couple days.

5. Call your mom.

This should really need no explanation, plus I'll get brownie points for putting it in. It's a win/win!

6. Study.

Yeah, so it's pretty obvious, but if you don't do it, you're definitely not gonna thrive during finals.

7. Listen to CHRISTMAS MUSIC.

"Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh, HEY." Yeah, Thanksgiving is over so let's do this thing.

8. Please shower.

This one is important for you, but it's even more important for everyone around you. Please.

9. Don't forget to call your mom.

What? Didn't we already have this? Yeah. It's important. Do it twice before finals.

10. See friends.

Friends can change a day from crap to a blast, so take advantage of this wonderful ability and get a break from stress.

11. Set time aside for yourself.

Honestly, if you don't take time for yourself in this busy time, you will not do well. Take time for yourself, whether that means playing the new COD, coloring or simply sitting and not doing homework. Take care of yourself.

Enjoy the last couple weeks before finals (The Finals Countdown?), and may the odds be ever in your favor.