I Know You Haven't Started Your Essay

     Yeah...

    Finals...

    They're tough. I bet you're very stressed. I know I am. You know what's even more stressful? Writing a 4-7 page rational argument essay in 3 days.

    I think I've mentioned that having a month to write an essay is far too much time and I WILL NOT finish it until I absolutely need to. I need that little extra push. There's something about doing an essay at the last second that gives me a rush of adrenaline(like I need more of that right now).

    Anyway, I know you are far from finished with you essay. This is just a friendly reminder to either sit your butt down and pump that thing out OR just relax and write a little bit everyday. 

    I've taken a new approach for this essay. I'm working through a little bit everyday. I'm constantly writing new material and revising what I already had. I find that this method is much less stressful than panic writing it all at the last minute. Go figure!

    This isn't just another essay that you have to write. This is our final essay. This is the last grade that we will get in the class. This could determine your letter grade, change your GPA, this is something to spend time on. I've done my fair share of procrastination this finals season, but not for this essay. I know exactly what I need to do to finish it.

    Again, writing an essay on the day that it's due is my specialty, but maybe try and start tomorrow? Just a thought:)

Should There Be Warm Weather For Finals?

    I can't be the only one that got way too excited for the warm weather last week. Everyone was outside, I was wearing shorts, the sun was out. It was a little preview for summer and it made me so happy. I loved spending time outside and getting some vitamin D. 

    But, it wouldn't be Illinois if it didn't drop 40 degrees and start snowing the next day. We can't have it all. Honestly, I'm almost glad that the weather got cold again.

    Once the weather gets warm, my mind goes straight to summer. School gets pushed to the back of mind and I go outside instead of staying in and studying. The weather being cold helps me focus on what really matters right now. Finals. 

    The cold weather makes for the best mindset. 

    Agree with me or disagree with me, but think about this. You are less likely to go out or do other things while it's cold out than when it's warm out. Warm weather=summer. Cold weather=school. There's less to do when it's cold and more time to think about what needs to get done. Don't get me wrong, I love the warm weather and I want it to come back, but not right now.

    No. There shouldn't be warm weather for finals. It throws off my motivation and makes me want to leave school. Studying and staying focused is more helpful right now than getting a little sun.

I'm Tired.

     I'm tired. Physically, emotionally, academically. I'm ready for school to be over. I'm ready to have no responsibilities. I'm just burnt out.

    But I'm not done. Not even close. I have a million things to think about and to do. Border grades, spring season, finals, I don't know where to start. 

    This semester I started strong with academics. I made them a priority, managed my time better, put in more effort. I put my LIFE into my studies this semester and I find it hard to keep my drive going for just one more month. The weather is getting warmer, the sun is setting later, and summer is just calling my name.

    I feel like this final paper should stress me out more than it does. Maybe because I have so much time to complete it. Regardless, I will definitely get most of this essay done the night before it's due. It's my job as a second semester freshmen to slack and procrastinate. Obviously I know I should manage the work and get it done as early as I can to focus on other finals. But where is the fun in that? I can only write an essay under extremely stressful time restraints. That's just how it works. I mean, is it really college if I don't turn in my last assignment at the last minute with seconds to spare? 

    Okay I kind of lost my point there, but I'm not going to delete it and write something else because...well...just read the title.