A Little Poetical Insight

There comes a time in our lives, it seems,
when nothing goes our way.
When our dreams and hopes and wishes
are lost in yesterday.

The sun has lost its luster,
no longer lighting up the sky-
And you can't help but wonder
why you even try.

Our sorrows, grief, and anguish
may seem to much to bear.
But find hope in tomorrow
and the opportunities there.

The sun has set on yesterday
on friendships, love, and dreams.
Things go from bad to worse and then
worser still, it seems.

But know the sun is shining
on countless open doors,
Showing us new horizons
brighter than before.

Miranda (Dec. 2011)

In the Midst of Finals...

Finals.. hard to face, a hairy situation. I procrastinate forever, and then I don't have time to study my notes thoroughly so..

Eyebrows them.. It's all I have time for.. (See what I did there? Are you asking yourself how many puns I have stashed away? A lot. Don't even worry..)

Here's something weird.. Finals have been probably one of the least stressful times for me since I have been here. I mean, yeah, there's a lot of studying to be done but we are SO close to the break!

I've realized that it's unhealthy to study all the time and stress all the time. So, this is how I cope-

Peanut butter. Not kidding, it's delicious with bananas..
Watching random and hilarious videos on Youtube..
Random dance parties by myself.
Random dance parties with my friends..
Christmas music.
Finding awesome things on the Internet to help me procrastinate some more.. (You should try it!)

The Final Countdown

First of all.. if you didn't notice, let me direct you to my clever title.. ^^^^
Because dang, I am proud of that one! Oh.. I guess let me tell you why!
This week marked the beginning of FINALS (cue scary music). That means more stress, more work, lots of exams, one ridiculous topic on a 10-12 page paper, and less time for sleeping and enjoying free time. (Free time? What is this free time you speak of?) Students are having their knowledge, their limits, and their patience tested as we dive into the three toughest weeks of the semester.

BUT. The end of this week marked the passing of some HUGE landmarks of the semester for me. I made a list of all the papers, projects, and presentations that stand in between now and Winter Break. I have officially marked off 4 things! Now, only 2 papers, 3 exams, un presentacion oral y un envtrevista oral, and I will be DONE with my first semester of college! Home stretch, people! We are now most definitely in the midst of the FINAL countdown! (Now, let me redirect you to my clever title^^ See the beauty?)   :) Christmas Break, here I come!!!