The time has come. You're done with finals. The weight of this semester has been completely lifted from your shoulders, and you're looking back with not-so fond memories of the last minute papers, projects and tests you somehow passed. I know I'm not alone in saying the thought running rampant in my mind was, "If I had done this stuff sooner, I would not have been nearly this stressed."
And yet, all of my stress this finals week was caused by my blatant inability to rip myself away from "The Office." Even as I acknowledged that I should do my work or study for something, I proceeded to click "Next Episode." I made it through three and a half seasons in too short a time for me to admit. Now that I'm home and have resolved to remain packed from this semester until I return to school in August, I'm realizing that there are quite a few moments in my newly-favorite TV show that completely explain how I'm feeling post-finals.
1. Turning in your last final.
Stanley, you're right. It's the best day of the year. We wake up in beds too small and pay too much for a good education, but turning in our last final makes it all worth it.
2. Managing to humble-brag about all the last minute assignments you did.
But should I really be proud of this? Answer:
3. Yes.
Professor: "You can't wing this."
Me: Watch me.
4. Running down your dorm halls because happiness.
5. And when everyone's like, "24-hour quiet hours," you're like:
So back off and let me live my life.
6. But, suddenly, you remember.
You have to pack.
7. But, dogs!
There are dogs at home. There are dogs outside. I haven't been outside in six days.
8. And when you finally get home and the only question you get asked is, "What's your GPA looking like this semester?"
You're just happy the dog can't talk to you, even though you may think he's judging you for your report card too.
9. And when grades finally get posted...
Yes, everything is going to be fine.
10. You accept your fate.
11. Because they're really not as bad as you think.
Even if you think they are trash, look how far you've come.
12. So now:
13. Get your #summeradventures board going on Pinterest.
14. Check yo'self one last time.
15. And have a great summer.
Even if you start at your summer job as soon as finals end.
