Sorry about the title. I couldn’t think of anything else that mixed craziness, exams, and a rhyme all into one.
Anyways, people are sleeping overnight in the libraries and taking caffeine pills to “study”. Crazy? Yes. And not just a few people. Multitudes. My friend Kayla just informed me she had difficulty finding a spot in the library at 8:45am.
Whaaaaat the hell.
Tip of the Post:
Check your cheques. This is why:
My mom sent me off to Vancouver after my last visit home with an alleged emergency cheque to cover an unexpected need for extra money on my meal card. Little did I know I was instead about to be tested on my money smarts. I’ve highlighted the errors for easy detection. Enjoy!
Note: she didn’t intend this cheque to stand as a life lesson. It was a legitimate attempt to help me out.
Oh, and to mom: you’ll notice that I blacked out all the security issues and left only the comical portions. Thanks for trying anyways. At least I got a good laugh out of it. Love you!
I also enclose love for my (few) readers.
Lindsay
It has been brought to my attention that one of my earlier postings made it sound like I failed my calculus course. I will take this time to point out that this is not the case!
That mark was for one test, not the entire course (which runs for the year).
I can still proudly say I haven’t flunked anything thus far. Although, with my impending back-to-back exams for five days schedule coming up… First year, eh?
Enjoy the sun!
Lindsay
Tip of the Post:
Learn how to conserve your meal plan early instead of at the last minute like me. For example:
Did you know that your brain consumes about 20% of your energy on a day-to-day basis? It’s a fact – I looked it up. Given that, it only makes sense to take great care of your brain during exam season and make sure it has plenty of energy at its service (after all, I’m sure studying hard consumes even more calories).
I was reading some nutrition advice in Vanier awhile ago and it told me to make sure I eat slow-burning carbohydrates (like whole grains) and a large portion of protein (preferably from lighter foods – not red meat) to fuel my studies. It also mentioned staying hydrated. At the same time, I was feeling frustrated over the quick consumption of the extra $300.00 I recently placed on my meal card.
I decided that I would try to assemble my own entré from odds and ends in the caf. If you’re low on money and need a filling, healthy, and delcious meal to sate you for an exam, try this:
Steps: buy the following ingredients (or your own variation). Assemble them sandwich style:
I like to spread mustard on the side of the bagel touching the veggies. However, I’m mustard-obsessed. Yes, I know that’s weird. Also, I add salt and pepper to the eggs. Avocado slices (yes, you have to slice it yourself) also taste great but it’s hard to eat one alone and they’re a bit pricey in the caf.
Total price: $3.00 – $4.50
It’s incredibly filling – don’t knock it till you’ve tried it. Plus, you get way more food/taste/nutrition from one of these breakfast sandwiches than any of the ones offered for a similar price at the Stone Hearth.
As for staying hyrdated, grab a glass of water. It’s free!
Some assembly required. Happy sandwiching!
Love,
Lindsay
ps. On the website where I found that brain fact, it told me they preserved Einstein’s brain for research. Isn’t that gross?
pps. Incidentally, it was found that both his brain and cerebrum were smaller than the average male’s but the density of neurons in his brain was much higher. Hunh.
It’s probaby the most repulsive snack food I have ever seen.
I’m studying organic chemistry in Vanier’s Shrum Lounge, and have been for the past few hours. I look terribly dorky with all these models assembled around me. But I’m definitely not as weird as the three people I’m sitting with who are snacking on string cheese.
I don’t know what the worst thing about it is, but I’ve compiled a list of it’s nastier qualities:
Overall, just ew. I don’t care if you can make little hula dancers with it. String cheese is horrible.