The Great (optional) Finals Debate

One of the things I've always struggled with is this concept of "optional finals." One one hand, it's awesome! I firmly believe that in some cases, less is more. However, there comes a time in every college student's life where he or she is on the verge, so close to that next grade up they can almost taste it. Yet..not quite there.

Y'all, I'm there now. With like, every class this semester. I managed a few solid GPA boosters, but this semester kicked. my. butt. So now I find myself in finals limbo with three optional finals. To take or not to take? Pros: raising my grade that last 1% to get that next letter grade (seriously, rounding people. I learned it in second grade), the satisfaction of giving my all and knowing I persevered and triumphed (cue Rocky theme), saving my dwindling GPA, feeling a little smart. Cons: I have to take more finals. And that one negative is enough to make you seriously question how much you value all your hard work throughout the years.

Call it senioritis (I do). Call it laziness. Call it what you will. I do not. Not. NOT. want to take these finals. But...I am. This year, I'm taking the optionals, y'all. And let's just say, the stress is having its way with me. FOUR finals in FOUR days. I know I can handle it, considering I've had about 4 tests a week every testing round this semester, but the word "optional" thrown in there makes it soooooo much harder to be motivated. In past years, I would not have thought twice about saying "see ya" to extra points and happily skipping into summer. But something is calling me back to the library.

Thank goodness they're somewhat spread out, unlike some I know who have four IN A ROW. So maybe it's not so bad. But maybe it is...

Happy Finals Week!

Hey Y'all!

Welcome to my blog, y'all!

I've been thinking about making this for quite a while, and finally bit the bullet. As I sit here writing my first post, I'm struggling with what to say. How do I introduce myself? My life?

I'm a college senior (fall graduation! whoo hoo!) who is struggling to figure out what I want to do with my life. I'm an Equine Business major at Clemson (could you tell? ;) Go Tigers!). I love football, BBQ, my horses, my darling Southern boyfriend, my family and friends, and God. I've been so blessed in my life!

One thing y'all will notice about me...or any Clemson fan, really...is that we LOVE our school. Not like...oh...yay...go Clemson. More like, I bleed straight orange. Literally, if you cut me, orange will come out. Not even kidding...

Anyways, that should about wrap it up for now! I hope you will stick around (or join me) for this crazy ride called "college." I have a lot to say, so this should be fun :)

Bless y'all!