So, we are at that point of the semester where we are in what I like to call, semester purgatory. We have become accustomed to our classes and assignments, taken a few tests so far, but we are not so far from where we started. With this said, we are ever so close to the count down to spring break 2016. This break is what I believe keeps most of us going. We have reached the point where we make the decision to stay motivated, or glide on by like we might have, unfortunately, done through semesters before. What will you do? Will you keep that motivation up as you continue to power through the semester, or will you take the back burner and cruise your way to spring break?
Though many of us may choose to take the road less traveled and hit the books and earn those A's, we cannot deny that at times we have all had these thoughts of weakness that are accompanied by complaints that we have become fantastic at rationalizing.
1. You know what? I deserve another drink from Starbucks.
I have literally been up since the crack of dawn. It will help with my studying anyway...It does matter that my pen is shaking in my hand. More. Caffeine...Or maybe I'll get a Very Berry instead...
2. Maybe if I start eating healthier my life will seem more together.
Ya know? Look good, feel good. That's it, diet starts tomorrow. Think that lettuce I bought two weeks ago and never opened is still good? What does it mean if it's like, soggy and brown? Oh well, better luck next time.
3. Should I go to class? I should go, I mean I'm already up.
That would be a waste of a skip. Ugh, but it's all the way across campus. Maybe I'll just text my friend to see if we are doing anything important...SHIT, we have a quiz. OK fine, but I'm driving.
4. Do you think other people feel the same way I do?
Or am I like the only defeated person on this campus? It's fine, I'll be fine, we will all be fine...I only feel like I'm a 9 year old in a wave pool who just lost their tube float...But it's fine. EVERYTHING IS FINE.
5. OH LOOK. I am breaking out again.
I literally just got my whole face cleared up, but no, only me. LOL at my life. Like seriously why must I look like a slice of pizza? And picture make up day is coming up -- cause I didn't look pale and fat enough in my last pic -- let's just add some zits!
6. Is a degree REAALLLLY necessary?
I mean like I'm sure I could be good at something that doesn't require all this stress. Like welding! I could be a welder? They make a ton of money and get to wear a cool helmet. That's what I'll do, I'll be a welder.
7. It's 1:12 p.m...I have class at 1:30 p.m...I can like totally squeeze a nap in here. I'll just set my alarm for 1:20...
... and that will give me enough time to get up and run to class. An 8 minute nap will totally give me the energy I need to get through this class. *Alarm goes off* *Closes eyes for another second* Wake up, it's, 1:35...SHIT, now I have to be that guy that walks into class late with sleep lines on my face and bed head to the max. Oh well, maybe I should just stay home.
8. Power through. You can do it.
It's the end of February so that means we only have like two weeks till we get to be lazy asses for a week again. I can totally do this.
