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Random Thoughts You Have While Studying for Finals

For all those students who are the masters of procrastination, have a severe case of ADHD, or during finals week they "just can't even."

Paige Gilbreath
Dec 16, 2014
Baylor University
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Random Thoughts You Have While Studying for Finals

I know you went to the library for 12 hours straight or pulled two all-nighters in a row, but how much of that time were you actually studying? I know I'm guilty of doing anything and everything to put it off, even if it involves things like cleaning my room for the third time that week.

Here's a list of the thoughts we've most likely all had while cramming for that last final:

  • I wonder how well I have to do on this final to pass the class?
  • Yep, I should calculate my GPA...
  • I think I need Starbucks again.
  • Should I go to the gym?
  • Wow, I haven't been to the gym all semester.
  • I should go on a diet.
  • Mmmm, I can't wait to get home and have my mom cook for me.
  • Christmas is my favorite time of the year.
  • Dang, I need to Christmas shop!
  • I'll just browse Anthropologie's website for a little bit.
  • *45 minutes later* My cart has 10 items in it but I'm broke...
  • Would it be weird if I made all my gifts this year?
  • Let me look on Pinterest. They have cute DIY crafts.
  • I can totally make a wreath like that for my mom.
  • Ok, gotta focus.
  • Wow, that guy is a babe.
  • Should I go talk to him?
  • Oh wait, does he have a girlfriend?
  • I'll sneak a picture of him and send it to my roommates to ask.
  • **Flash goes off**
  • Did he see?! Oh gosh, I'm mortified.
  • I have to tweet about it.
  • "Omg don't y'all just HATE when your flash goes off while taking a creeper pic?! Wow SooOoO embarrassed. My life is basically over."
  • Five favorites already. That was a good one.
  • Ok, I've read three pages. I deserve a break.
  • Will anyone judge me if I watch Netflix in this cubicle?
  • I'm going to download new music. It'll help me study better.
  • How good does pumpkin bread sound right now?
  • I wonder if Sarah would bring me some...
  • Maybe I'll go home and bake some for a quick break.
  • Dang that means I have to go to the store.
  • Well I need groceries anyways.
  • I should make a list... 
  • Ok no, I'm just going to order Jimmy John's.
  • Is it embarrassing I have an account and they know my name?
  • I should take a break until he gets here. It'll only be like five minutes.
  • FaCebOoK TiMe!
  • Ugh why is everyone getting engaged?
  • OMG I can't believe he didn't tell me he was proposing!!!
  • Wait, they've only been dating for six months?!
  • Do you think I'll be a bridesmaid?
  • **Googles how many bridesmaids a girl has on average**
  • Oh, duh I'll be one.
  • I should call her to say congrats.
  • Now I should start looking at venues for her. I'm such a good friend.
  • JiMmY JoHnS is here!
  • Is this heaven? Possibly.
  • I'm going to snap an ugly picture of me with my sandwich to all my friends.
  • Crap it's been three hours already?!
  • I need caffeine. 
  • I'll get Starbucks again. And a cake-pop because I deserve it.
  • Ooo I should insta this to look artsy.
  • **Spends 20 minutes arranging items on desk**
  • Eh, never mind, it doesn't look good.
  • Is that Michelle from my class?
  • I should go ask her how her studying is going. It's the right thing to do.
  • "I've read all the chapters, created my own reviews and gone to tutoring." – Michelle 
  • "Same here!!! It'll be so easy!" – Me
  • Omg I can't believe she's done all that. I'm seriously going to fail.
  • I need to change locations.
  • Actually I'm just going to go home.
  • I can always wake up at 5 a.m. to study, right?
Is it just me, or is that always how it ends and then you never actually wake up early? Well, I'm glad finals are over and Christmas break is here! Shoutout to all the fellow procrastinators out there! And remember, there's always next semester to get that 4.0.
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