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lazy friday, counting down.

lazy friday: stuffing tiny narwhals

It’s been an exhausting week. Exhausting in every sense. I finished the majority of my finals, papers, and projects, which took no small amount of time and concentration. But on top of that finals stress, I have this extra emotional layer. It’s a complex emotion, a savory blend of “you made it!” and “you’re leaving, goodbye.” I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished, and I’m certainly ready to graduate, and I’m certainly rejoicing that this is my last Finals Week. But that doesn’t mean I won’t miss school, and the person I am when I’m here. I hate the stress, but I love to learn. This emotional discomfort sits in the back of my head, causing me to toss and turn long after my bedtime. I’ve left this school for summer plenty of times, and I’m worried that this time it won’t feel different. I want it to feel different.

So today, after my German final, I treated myself to an afternoon of stuffing tiny narwhals in the sun against a pile of pillows. I have plenty of work to do yet this weekend, but I also have done plenty of work this week. I deserve a small mental (and emotional) break.

Happy Friday, everybody. You earned it!

checking in

One month and eight days to go until graduation! And I’m “celebrating” the home stretch by studying everything I’ve ever learned. The Fundamentals of Engineering exam, which qualifies me as an Engineer-in-Training, takes place on Saturday: it’s 8 hours long, and it’s pretty scary.

studying for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, fueled by chocolate

But I know I know it. I’m almost through. Home stretch, here we go!

daily routine: blog reading

blog reading (day 28 of the 30 day photo challenge: daily routine)

Although it pains me to admit it, one of my favorite daily routines is catching up with all my favorite blogs. I like to think that it keeps me inspired and will make me a better blogger… but it’s also procrastination. This is definitely a habit that I must avoid once school starts!

First day of classes is tomorrow and I feel like it’s been forever since I’ve been at school! I’m not looking forward to working so hard… wish me luck!

This photo is part of oh so lovely’s 30 Day Photo Challenge. Today is Day 28: Daily Routine.