There are many more things in the world I could talk about today: politics, social events, the future, etc. However, drinking coffee in my pajamas on Sunday morning, enjoying the simple things in life, does not inspire me to get into such strong topics.

So, here it is, I failed an exam last week. Chemistry has kicked my butt. I'm a social work major, and while others in my cohort have the ability to think mathematically, I do not have that skill. I recently failed the first exam I have failed in my entire academic history. But the thing is, I really don't care. My grade has stayed at a 'C', which is what I need to pass. Generally I don't cross my fingers for this grade, but in this subject a 'C' is an 'A' for me.

So, why am I not totally heartbroken about my failing grade? I'm aware that I'm not gifted in the hard sciences, and I work really hard to understand them. I have a month until my comprehensive final and I'll be studying extremely hard for it. I can't fight the fact that these subjects don't come easily to me. Why should I be broken up about it? If anything, this test score tells me that I need to work harder for the next exam. That's okay, that's what exams are supposed to tell you.

There was a time when my whole world would break down if I got anything near a 'D' on a test. What that got me was nowhere fast. Let's be honest, there are much worse things in the world than scoring low on one exam. I put every inch of effort into what I do; be it school, internship, cleaning the house, cooking, whatever. Sometimes, my patience and energy is spread quite thin.

Do I think that failing a test on a regular basis is acceptable? Absolutely not! What this is, is me saying, don't fret over the small things. You literally cannot succeed at everything. It's the effort that matters. If you're asking for help, studying, turning everything in on time, and you're still not doing great? Look into tutors, find different study habits that would be more helpful to you. A test is not the end of the world.

If that's what college has taught me, then sure. I've learned not to sweat the small things. You can't make everyone happy, you can't step up to bat and expect to hit home runs each time. If you succeed each time you aren't learning anything. Do your work, do your best, and learn how to adjust when things aren't working just right.