Dear Organic Chemistry I,

You were like a lot of my past relationships but I can’t deny that you had a bit of a reputation before this relationship started. People kept telling me how difficult you were and how you liked to bring others down. At times, you were known to become unstable but you were always able to regain your composure. Despite their advice, I decided to give it a shot with you anyway.

I feel I have worked hard throughout the semester to make our relationship a positive one. I have stayed up late and woken up early in order to sit down and solve your problems. In addition, I have done my best to maintain positive, calm vibes. Even when you had problems navigating your problems toward the end result you wanted, I helped you put all the pieces together.

So now the semester is coming to a close and you called me to end our relationships on Saturday at 2:00pm. Really, organic chemistry? 2:00pm on a Saturday? Is that a respectable way to end a relationship? Couldn’t you have just sent a text rather than cause me to give up three hours of my Saturday solving over a hundred of your problems and then cutting me loose?

It’s not me, it’s you. I have dedicated so much of my time toward this relationship and I think it’s best that I move on now.

And what do I get in return? Well only time will tell if you were kind to me in the grade book.

And now, I shall move on to organic chemistry II. I’ve heard that it treats people better than you do and I wish your future partners luck in their relationships.

Sincerely,

Sydnee

But actually: to all of you who are finishing up this and next week, take a moment to look back on all your accomplishments from this semester and pat yourself on the back. You have endured. And now, the holiday season is here to welcome you into its warm arms and give you a well-deserved break. Have a great finals week everyone!