This is truthfully just a stream of consciousness list of things I thought about in the week up to and while studying for finals in the library.

Okay, time to go to the library.

But it's so far.

No, you need to go. Okay.

Where to start? Bio? So much information...

WHY won't those girls stop talking so loud? Maybe if I just glance towards the-aaand they saw me, look away, look away, look away.

I need coffee. I also need a degree.

Google search: how to become a doctor without college

Google search: dogs

I wish I had taken better notes in this class, those would be really handy right now.

Maybe some music will help... "Hamilton"?

ALEXANDER HAMILTON... no, focus. Let the genius of Lin-Manuel Miranda inspire you.

How many days til break?

Why is that guy looking at me? What do you want?

STOP TALKING.

Where are the therapy dogs?

Of course I forgot that one book I needed.

I need to go to Target, like, soon.

Shopping list: soap, toothpaste, razors, snacks, I need an ugly Christmas sweater...

SERIOUSLY, focus.

*calculates lowest grade needed on exam to pass class*

There's not even anything interesting on Twitter, why do I keep refreshing it? I have a problem.

The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.

Why can I remember all the words to that McDonald's drive thru rap from middle school but I won't be able to remember cell biology or all the theories of adolescent development of autonomy?

I wonder what my sister is doing... Oh, it's 10:51pm. she's definitely asleep. Must be nice.

*emails teachers for extra credit opportunities* (does that make me a kiss-up?)

Google search: plane ticket to literally anywhere but here

You know what I should do? Clean up my Facebook... Friends list, photos, likes...

Oh, I forgot about these pictures.

Damn, there goes another hour.

I'm just sitting here taking up space.

WHEN WILL I EVER USE THIS INFORMATION?

I should talk to my mom more. She probably misses me.

*texts mom* hey mom, i ate a chicken nugget today

I'm pretty sure my brain is melting.

Why is the carpet in here SO ugly?

Okay, I filled out a page of the study guide and read the chapter. I deserve a break.

Pinterest.

In all seriousness though, good luck to any students who are facing finals in the coming weeks. You are capable, smart, and you will succeed. You probably know more than you give yourself credit for. Just take a deep breath, fill out that scantron sheet, kick some standardized-education butt, and then enjoy your holiday break.

Love,

An equally distracted, stressed out, drowning in finals college student.