I Got Dem Midterm Blues

Stress.

Procrastination.

The  middle or so of the term can be difficult. I started feeling it in like November at Uni. Here, I am feeling it now. We also just had parent's weekend, so I feel both stress and a bit of homesickness. The energy I was putting into my work has all but dissipated. I'm looking at this week with such lethargy, it's killing me. I have a bio midterm this Friday, plus just general homework is getting to me. I don't want to do ANYTHING. All I want to do is go home, and sleep. That's it. Blegh college sometimes.

Just like at Uni, it's okay to get the mid-term blues. School is getting intense, and overwhelming at times. It also doesn't seem to ever stop. Break seems so close, yet.so.far. This is often the time people will get sick from late nights and not drinking enough water and feeling stress. The same activities you had so much passion for a couple of weeks ago just seem like annoying obligations. With all this negative, it's hard to pull yourself up and get your "second wind" so to speak. Here, for me and for you, I present several things to get through midterm blues!

Sunshine Playlist: Oftentimes, the weather is getting cold and miserable, school is droning on, responsibilities are piling up, and all you want to do is sleep. Here is a sunshine playlist!
 1) Pocketful of Sunshine, by Natasha Bedingfield http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gte3BoXKwP0&ob=av2e
2) Three Little Birds, by Bob Marley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LanCLS_hIo4&feature=BFa&list=PLA26EBF71C4C43D13&lf=mh_lolz
3) Smile, by Uncle Kracker http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eskXnbVYr3Y&feature=mh_lolz&list=PLA26EBF71C4C43D13
4) Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive, by Aretha Franklin (cover) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IP9h40z0sk&feature=BFa&list=PLA26EBF71C4C43D13&lf=mh_lolz
5) You are my Sunshine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc2jsjnt-HY&feature=BFa&list=PLA26EBF71C4C43D13&lf=mh_lolz
6) Put Your Records On, by Corrine Bailey Rae http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkEeNpWMvgk&feature=BFa&list=PLA26EBF71C4C43D13&lf=mh_lolz
7) Here Comes the Sun, The Beatles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6tV11acSRk&feature=BFa&list=PLA26EBF71C4C43D13&lf=mh_lolz
8) Wavin' Flag, by K'Naan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amXeJrA-wDc&feature=BFa&list=PLA26EBF71C4C43D13&lf=mh_lolz
9) Walkin' On Sunshine, by Katrina and the Waves http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPUmE-tne5U&feature=BFa&list=PLA26EBF71C4C43D13&lf=mh_lolz
10) What a Wonderful World, by Louis Armstrong http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5TwT69i1lU&feature=BFa&list=PLA26EBF71C4C43D13&lf=mh_lolz
11) Hey Ya!, by Outkast http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWgvGjAhvIw&feature=BFa&list=PLA26EBF71C4C43D13&lf=mh_lolz
12) Joy and Pain, by Maze http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjGvsUwXnLY&feature=BFa&list=PLA26EBF71C4C43D13&lf=mh_lolz

Also, listening to favorite songs, songs you share with friends and significant others, and high energy songs are all great choices :]

Sugar List: Sometimes, we just need a little sweetness in our life, to make it better.
1) 69 cent ice cream cones from McDonalds
2) Oreos
3) Milanos (and other Pepperidge Farm deliciousness)
4) Cookie Dough
5) Ice cream, of your choice
6) Custard Cup (Be nostalgic. Get the Teddy Cup)
7) Chocolate
8) Halloween Candy (Halloween is in 8 days, it counts)
9) Bake something sweet!
10) Dairy Queen blizzards

Good Deeds: Sometimes, doing something good for others will pull yourself out of your pity party (not to say pity parties are bad! I have them all the time. But you have to get out them eventually)
1) Volunteer somewhere short term, like a soup kitchen, a Virginia Theater performance, cleaning a park or street, etc.
2) Make a gift, card, locker note, etc. for someone you know who is also super stressed
3) Give hugs, high fives, friendly handshakes, a wave, whatever your action of affection is :]

Healthy Outlets: Violence is not the answer. Here are some healthy ways to channel all the frustration, anger, sadness, or listlessness you might be feeling.
1) Go outside at night and stare at the stars.
2) Write some poetry or music.
3) Yell at an inanimate object.
4) Eat some sugar/healthy snack
5) Go for a quick run
6) Listen to some music
7) Call a friend/Talk to your parents or a sibling for ten minutes and spill all your angst
8) Drink some tea (stay away from coffee or soda, especially late at night)
9) Beat a pillow
10) Take a quick nap (hour tops)

Hope this helps some. And of course, I love listening to people, so if you ever feel like you can't talk to anyone in CU, remember you have a very understanding and very loving PCC here in G-Burg who would love to talk to you, if you need it :]

Much Love,
Celinda <3