4:30 - This semester is kicking my butt. I'm always stressed, consistently getting only six hours of sleep and I have no idea how I am supposed to be a full functioning adult in a year and a half. I'm not the only one. A large majority of my peers feel the same way. I'd like to term this set of emotions and series of existential crises, a Mid-College-Crisis. Also, the week before Thanksgiving is arguably the worst of them all. Term papers, exams, projects and stress, stress, STRESS! It's also getting darker and colder out and finding the motivation to make it to Thanksgiving Break is the hardest thing in the world right now. Mid-College-Crisis is in full swing.
4:46 - Why are all of my Facebook friends getting engaged and having babies? Since when are 20-year-olds so grown up? I can't keep a goldfish alive for three days, let alone support a human child! Seeing everyone in serious relationships makes the pressure of Ring By Spring even more real. However, the truth is, getting engaged should not be something on my to-do list. First, I need to figure out how to not kill my fish!
4:52 - Living with people is hard. Even living with people you enjoy can get frustrating. Shout out to my roommates, present and past, for putting up with my messy overly energetic presence paired with a lack of motivation to make things look nice. Being around people you love everyday can bring out the worst in both parties. However, at the end of the day, it's important to say, "Sorry, I love you, goodnight." If you can do that, then you are doing pretty well.
5:08 - Can everyone just chill out with the rudeness over politics? It's fine to have an opinion and a voice and want to be understood, but you're not allowed to be rude or unkind to others. You shouldn't allow for racism or sexism, but you need to hear your neighbors out. Listen respectfully to others and others will listen respectfully to you. Remember the fine line between debate/discussion and yelling.
5:15 - Let's not ignore the fact that food is the best thing ever. God bless Thanksgiving and all of the mashed potatoes that will be consumed in one weekend. You know what they say, "Carbs are a girl's best friend!" The 'You Name It Challenge' is probably my favorite challenge that has ever existed. It manages to celebrate two of my favorite things: food and my Grandmas. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
