Mariah's finals survival guide.

I'm an art student. We don't just have 2 finals a year. We have FOUR. 

Finals are creeping up, and my busy weeks are pretty much here. It's week 9. 11 is the final week with presenting projects and doing exams. 

I hope enjoyed my lazy day yesterday because I'm quite sure I won't be getting one for a few weeks. 

Here are a few things I need to remember during my finals weeks (& maybe you as well.)

Eat healthy.

Boring? Yes. Good for you? Double yes. 

When I first started school I wasn't eating as healthy as I normally do. College food gets to you.

Stock up on fruits and veggies a week before your finals. & fish, fish is amazing brain food and great for your body. Skip the ice cream and chocolate, Missy. I promise you will feel so much better and energized. & don't forget water!

P.S. Luna Bars make great snacks for your 4 hour classes. 

But eat when you are hungry. 

Don't starve yourself. You'll get cranky and no one will want to be around you. 

Shower. 

I know you are busy with projects, exams, and some with an additional job. 

But please, take time to shower. 

& deodorize.

Don't Strangle Anyone

If you are like me and have to work with people in every class, you may get the strongest urge to just strangle them. Seriously, sometimes people's idiotic behavior and close minded comments can completely ruin your day. 

We must remember to be nice though, keep your hands to yourself, and just smile.

Take sometime for yourself. 

Your mind needs rest. "Every 45 minutes," is what I hear.

Remember how I said eat healthy? This is a moment where you can go get that raspberry latte and cupcake you've been dying for. 

Paint your nails. Take time to watch your favorite weekly show. Do some Netflix 10 minute solutions yoga.

Remember: Less then 3 weeks and you get to be with your Honey.

This probably only applies to me. Unless you as well have been away from your Honey for far too long. 

He makes everything so much better and being with him for an amazing 3 weeks will be the greatest thing after a crazy term. Even now he keeps me sane. 

Manage your time

Between shooting assignments, final projects, re shoots. Working on group projects. Studying for the exams...it will be hard to manage my time with everything. I have a problem with focusing on one thing at a time. Keep time for yourself.

Sleep

Zombie is not a good look.

Just breathe.

 This is so hard for me sometimes and I'm told this all the time by my parents and boyfriend.

When I'm stressed I bite my nails and clench my jaw so much it causes headaches. 

I stress for perfect grades, but sometimes, just sometimes, you can't always get that. 

Keep your sanity.