You have done it again -- waited until the absolute last minute to do an assignment, project, whatever really. Procrastination is the true college way or so that’s what they say. Is it valid? Absolutely. Does it make us bad people? Not in the slightest. The difference between being a procrastinator and being conceived as just another lazy bum lies within the ability to pull a successful, productive all-nighter compliments of Dutch Bros. being open 24/7 and a whole lot of chaos.

Here are the stages of those hardworking late nights you spend trying not to scratch your eyes out. Oh and to prove that you aren’t just a lazy slob kabob when it comes to school.

First comes denial. “I am going to be fine. It is due in two days and tomorrow is just less busy for me.” You know what they say, due tomorrow do tomorrow.

Tomorrow comes quicker than anyone would have anticipated. It’s go time. This is when reality sets in and it is time to buckle down and get stuff done.

But first, caffeine. How is one expected to remain awake tirelessly working as everyone else sleeps peacefully like normal human beings?

Cue the frantic face-chugging of whatever sugar-filled liquid motivation you need to survive this night.

Give it all a minute to kick in and next thing you know you feel like you could be an expert at this.

After the initial caffeine intake wears off so does your sanity. “WHY? WHY ME?” Well we all know that answer.

No time for self-pity now. Reboot on that caffeine intake and get back to your work grind.

At this point every half-hour, paragraph, or some other unit of your own specified measure becomes a #treatyourself break. After all, you have accomplished so much under a lot of pressure so why not?

These breaks become hour-long online binges and next thing you know you just ordered a new romper from Forever 21, your stalking your best friend’s boyfriend’s sister’s friend’s brother and completely reconstructed your Tumblr.

This is called a roadblock, pull yourself together and get back to the task at hand.

But you just keep falling asleep as you’re typing. Not to mention the painful strength it takes to lift and keep your eyelids open.

This obviously means more caffeine, that is a given.

It is way past the point of no return. You’re in this for the long haul. This is the final stretch, FINISH STRONG!

Depending on the person, you are ready to either stress-cry or laugh uncontrollably cynically. Except neither is a realistic option because class is a mere two hours away.

You finally finish and throw it all together in hopes of just an hour of rest.

Only to be woken up by an alarm signifying it is time to get ready for the new day ahead.

Only to be repeated next week, or even sooner.