Let Me Tell You About My Tuesday...
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

Let Me Tell You About My Tuesday...

From waking up early to almost getting sick after swallowing a piece of gum, I have officially begun to hate Tuesdays more than Mondays.

5
Let Me Tell You About My Tuesday...
Me

I totally was not going to write this article, but I’ve gotta be honest: I needed an easy article subject after the week I’ve had. It’s not all been super difficult, but there have been times this past week that I’ve been so stressed and low that I was starting to consider dropping out. Don’t worry, I won’t actually drop out - at least not without consulting many people and making sure if it was my only option. But now you get to hear about why my Tuesday was so rough…

I want to start off by saying that I currently have 16 credits worth of classes this semester. On top of that, I am writing for the Odyssey (obviously), the Pulse (Spring Arbor’s student-run news source), participating in a training group that I will probably write an article about in November, and being the Spiritual Life Advisor (SLA) for my floor. I’m also trying to improve my social life and meet new people so that all adds up to a stressful, busy semester. Now, if you didn’t know, I wrote a Facebook post about how rough my Tuesday morning was because out of the past three weeks that I’ve been here this semester, that day was the hardest. Here is that post:

“First, I had to wake up at 6:20 for an SLA meeting at 7. Then I ate eggs and hash browns for breakfast which normally I'm okay with, but they were very greasy today and made me nauseous. Then I drank WAY too much coffee. I ordered a large and drank it right before an hour and a half class. A class that was mostly lecture. I WAS SHAKING. TOO MUCH CAFFEINE.Then, during that class, my gum which I had meant to spit out before class started DISSOLVING IN MY MOUTH. And being the awkward person that I am, I didn't get up to spit it out. So I ended up swallowing said gum. Because of this, I almost threw up. Thankfully I did not, but that just shows that I should probably not chew gum during class. I have been up for almost five hours. It's only 11:09. I will probably be awake until 11pm at least. So much more stuff can happen, but I have faith that it will be good things. I am done complaining now.”

The rest of the day went better. Not way better, but it was okay. I had a meeting for a cool group that I’m going to be a part of this semester, but I don’t want to talk too much about that yet. But what I will say is that I was having so much anxiety about auditions for “Frankenstein.” I almost didn’t even audition, but my friends convinced me I should. I was just so nervous about the improvisation part, but I knew my monologue so well. I had been practicing so much.

We started and improv actually went really well. However, I failed my monologue. Well not failed. But I messed up so I restarted… and screwed up again. I finished it off and I was told that I came back strong, so I guess I have that going for me, even though I know I skipped over some parts. I basically went through the five stages of grief all within an hour of the audition, but now I’m at the point where I am realizing that God has a plan for this. Whether it’s getting a part in this show, another show or not at all, I will be content. I have so much going on that, even though I really want to be in a show, maybe it’s better that I just not add anything to this semester.

After auditions, I went and played a board game with some friends because I just really needed to de-stress. I was still thinking about all of the writing that I had due over the next week so I wasn’t completely stress-free, but just being with people who care about me and talking to them, letting them know some of the stuff that’s going on, that’s really helped.

I just want to end this article by saying that I appreciate everyone who commented on my Facebook post and talked to me in person telling me everything was going to be okay. I thank God that the day got better, even though it wasn’t great by any means. But I know He heard my prayers and helped me through. As far as the auditions go, I know God has some plan in mind and the way things are going, it’s probably to keep me from doing a show this semester which I just have to be okay with.

I promise that I will try to not complain as much, but I also promise that I will let you know (probably on Facebook, unless it’s also “article worthy”) if I am ever having a rough day. Furthermore, I swear that I am not dropping out of school. I mean, the plan is to finish college here, but I’m taking it one semester at a time. Well, one day at a time, but I want to at least finish this semester since I’ve put so much time and money into it already. Thank you for reading this rant. If you ever need to talk about a stressful day, know that I’m just a message away.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

58922
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

38039
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

959548
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

195735
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments