It’s the end of the school year and everyone, including myself, is counting down the days until the semester is finally over. I, on the other hand, am sweating bullets. Assignments are piling up and I can’t help but make waffles and watch scary movies... I can’t be alone, right?

Yes, I have a list of things to do and I'm somewhat following that list, but distractions are everywhere. I would rather clean and pack up my room than write that paper.

I don’t know what it is about the end of the year but I’m always at that dangerous line with my grades where one assignment could tip the scale. Though, I always land on my feet (Knock on wood) but the struggle is real! I can see sweet freedom through the cluster of presentations, essays, exams, and DQ's but it just seems so far away.

To those who are struggling with the same things as I am, make a schedule and tape it in front of your desk. It not only scares you into getting your work done but feels amazing when you can check something off the list as soon as you finish it.

Another tip to my fellow comrades, keep your cell phones somewhere else. Anywhere else. It’s hard, and sometimes I can’t even follow this rule. You don’t realize how much time you spend on Snapchat and Facebook until you’ve sifted through everyone’s stories.

Listening to Classical music or nature sounds also helps me pass the time studying. Either the sound of a babbling river or a light thunderstorm gets me concentrated. I can't even begin to say how much of a calming effect it has. It especially helps whenever I make eye contact with the schedule that’s looming over my desk. I even suggest those who prefer silence to try this out. Cuddling up with a blanket in a dim room with what seems to be "Rain" outside is almost always serene.

What is it that makes teachers want to give out all of their assignments at the end of the year? I don’t know, I’m thinking of asking them myself but what I do know is that this is a do or die situation. And I do mean die, If I come with a poor grade, I’m dead.

So, with that being said what really counts as procrastination? Is it that I’m sitting here typing this when I have an 8-page paper due Sunday? Or is it that I’m about to Netflix and chill with a box of frosted flakes? All of the above I suppose.

It wasn’t much but I do believe I have given some helpful suggestions. Now only to find the cure to senioritis.

For those who have passed through the end of year storm, I congratulate you on your success. For those who are staring at the eye of the storm as it approaches, I stand with you.