In "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit, self describes himself with this quote, "We are plain quiet folk, and I have no use for adventures. Nasty, disturbing, and uncomfortable things." Nevertheless, five hobbits in these stories have some quite exciting adventures, and they help keep the spirits of their companions up in the meantime. The hobbits are the true heroes of "The Lord of the Rings" because they kept each other happy, cheered up the rest of the fellowship and eventually destroyed the One Ring. If you are in need of some happiness and encouragement in your life, here are tips from hobbits to help you in the last few weeks of classes.
1. Believe in your friends
Just like Samwise Gamgee's three best friends at his wedding, these hobbits are rooting for and happy for you. They believe in each other and rejoin in each other's successes.
2. Chase your dreams
Just like the hobbits at Bilbo Baggins 111th birthday, take time to embrace the little things that make you happy.
3. Take a breather
Just like Merry and Pippin, laugh at yourself in the midst of whatever situation you are in. Remember to take a breath and break when you need it.
4. Let out your frustration
Just like Sam explaining to Smeagol what Potatoes are, it's okay if you get a little frustrated with your craft every once in a while.
5. Do what you have to do
Just like Pippin, do what you have to do to get through the hard times in life.
6. Remember that you will soon be free
Just like Frodo and Sam, walk resolutely and in a few weeks, you will be free to live your adventure again.
7. Celebrate the little things
Just like Frodo, celebrate when you haven't seen your friends in a few days (because you have been stuck in the library for days).
8. Prepare for Goodbyes
Just like Merry, Pippin and Sam, sometime soon you will have to say goodbye to all your friends.
9. Get ahead on your homework
Just like Bilbo, sometimes you look back at your past work and remember who you used to be (like when you started that rough draft of your paper a week ago).
10. Take an adventure break
Just like Bilbo, sometimes you need to forego all responsibilities for an adventuresome study break.
One more week of classes, and then finals week. These last few days of the semester tend to be the busiest, hardest, most emotional and exhausting weeks of the year. Just like the Lord of the Rings, you have a big task ahead of you, and use these tips to prepare yourself for the coming and current storm of homework and exams. Let these hobbits and their ways and words of wisdom guide you through the rest of the week as the little people conquer the big things in life.
