So, that's the end...?

I've just spent countless hours in the library (my new home) studying for three very challenging finals. And yes, I'm sick AGAIN! My stomach is stressed out and I have a very bad head cold. Studying for 9 hours straight before a final was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. Also, did I mention I had 3 finals within 2 days? It was the most torturous week of studying I've yet to endure in college, but I'm sure there'll be many more weeks like this within the next 3 years. I'm currently running on about a total of 7 hours of sleep from over the past two days. A nap is certainly needed at this point; HOWEVER, I can't nap because I have to pack up my room. My Dad is coming tomorrow to clean out the room.

I'm actually not that excited to go back home. Of course, I've missed my friends and family but I have such a close bond with many of the people here. I'm really going to miss them as we spread out all around the U.S. Already I'm looking forward to next fall and another year of fun adventures. I'm still in awe of how fast this year went by.

I would like to end this with a quote I saw on a chalkboard in the library: "Did you know that studying includes the words STUDent and DYING?"—So true.