A college student begins to develop daily habits and weekly patterns as their time living on campus progresses. Each day, while still fun, exciting, and full of new experiences, seems to have the same outcome for the most part. Every college kid could probably break down their week by using one adjective, or descriptive word, to describe each day. I'm going to give this a shot.
Monday
Monday is simply just that. Monday. I could've used something clever like "Mundane Monday," but in actuality there is no particular way to describe a Monday. It is obviously the worst day of the week, but honestly, every Monday seems to be different, unlike the rest of the week. This is the opening day to the next seven days. It also seems to directly correlate with your mood for the rest of the week.
If you sleep past your alarm and run to your 8 a.m. class in your pajamas, you're bound to have a rough day that could change your outlook on the week entirely. But if you get up, eat breakfast, go to class, and ace a quiz, I promise you won't regret going to bed before 2 a.m. and all that studying you did to prepare for the week.
Monday: "Blah, I'm going to try to ruin your week."
Tumultuous Tuesday
Yes, tumultuous, or disorderly, is the only way to describe Tuesday. Every college kid's agenda is littered with scribbled notes of homework, meetings and appointments set for Tuesday. Something about the word "Tuesday" must entice people when setting dates, or else why would everything be scheduled for Tuesday? Just this Tuesday I spent exactly 12 hours straight in the library, ultimately missing two meetings that were luckily not mandatory and skipping all three meals. Thank God for microwavable noodles, because once you get home at midnight from studying, I guarantee you eat until you physically can't move. It's okay, though, reward yourself for getting through your crazy Tuesday.
Tuesday: "AHHHHH I'M GOING TO HAVE TO BE AT TWO MEETINGS AT ONCE."
Whine Wednesday
Yes indeed, Wednesday is full of whining and needing some wine'ing. In classes you whine. It's a no-brainer why that's happening. In the dining hall you whine because they are serving Beefaroni instead of Italian-style pasta, unlike what was advertised. But after the day is done, you finally get to indulge in happiness and the presence of your friends. Even if all you do is complain about your classes, at least you have this moment to enjoy the day for what it is. You've all made it through half of the week. Almost there. You can do this.
Wednesday: *cork-popping sound* "Ah, I'm halfway to Friday."
Thrifty Thursday
Let's be real, it's only Thursday and you've already spent more money than you wanted, or maybe you always live the thrifty life (like me). Even if you are constantly penny-pinching, this day is when you realize that the weekend is coming up. Maybe you have a movie you want to go see, shopping that needs to be done, or a favorite band performance you want to go to. All of these outings require the one thing college kids seem to lack most: money. But if you skip ordering take-out and scrounge around the dorm for change, I promise you'll be able to do all that you wanted to do this weekend, and more!
Thursday: "What's a five-letter word for happiness? Money!"
Forgiveness Friday
It's true, Friday is finally here! At the end of your classes you throw your book bag under your desk and ask for forgiveness. Why? Because you know damn well you aren't going to touch it all weekend. Adios, education. Hello, free time.
Friday: "Forgive me, professor, for I have sinned."
Salubrious Saturday
I wanted to pick a big word to describe Saturday, simply because a college student will be doing no school work once-so-ever on this day. Furthermore, they definitely will not be using a dictionary to find a good adjective that starts with "S" like I just did. At the beginning of the year, you attempted to complete schoolwork on Saturday. You tried to dabble in your Statistics or touch up essays. But now you realize that you need the one free day a week from responsibility. Luckily, the world salubrious means "favorable to the health of the mind or body," which is exactly what Saturday is all about. Enjoy the day off. You've worked hard.
Saturday: "I'm going to do something fun today!" *Spends entire day watching Netflix and eating snacks.*
Studious Sunday
Even if each of the days in your week are studious, I guarantee Sunday would take the cake. This is a college kid's Sunday in a nutshell: wake up, drink coffee, read, drink coffee, write, eat (don't forget the coffee), and repeat -- three times!
Sunday: "Must ... study. Can't ... fail."
Sunday is when you come to the realization that the week is over and the cycle will begin all over again. Try to make the most of your new penny-pinching, over-studying, stress-forming, lackadaisical lifestyle. Don't let grades and exams get you down. The fall semester is almost over, and a new story will begin in the spring. Relish in each day of the week. Soon, the adjectives may change. Who knows? Tuesday may become Thursday and the world as college kids know it will whirl into chaos. But for now, sit back, relax, and -- Don't do that. Get back to work!
