Finals are a'comin

                             
That's right, I just suggested Marriage as an alternative to finals. That's how much I hate them.
This week I pulled it together and decided for one week I can drop everything else in my life and just focus on school. It can happen. So the last two days I've spent my life in the library.
Monday, I was in there from about 1130 until 530. I still wasn't sure what to really study and prepare with so I was easily distracted and Jenna was there with me. We just have too much fun with her iPhoto. That thing is the best.
                                
And yes, she brought Nutella to the library. What is a better study snack? There isn't one. I choose pretzels and string cheese but still.
So I spent most of Monday reading a book for my Institutions class that I was supposed to read about 2 months ago. I didn't because I hate reading and I just wasn't diggin' it. But I decided I could read 100 pages a day and I'd finish in 3 days. So I did. 100 pages of a book about Communism in Cambodia. It's really sad but  I couldn't get into it, like I said. Then I go to that class on Tuesday after Biology (which put me in a bad mood because that class is soo boring and Jenna ditched on me again. That class sucks alone.) and the Professor asks, Is the final comprehensive? and the class bursts out in excited NOOOO's!!!  I about threw my own little celebration party in that back corner. I didn't have to read that book and I didn't have to try and cram an entire semesters worth of info down my throat in a week. I've never been more excited. Then he gave us the topics for the make-up exam. Finally, I had something specific to study.
So I returned to the library, in the basement at my secluded table for the next 7 hours. That's right. 7 hours people. I read my text book, highlighted, took notes, read slideshows, and took more notes. I was a studying machine. I did 2 out of 3 of my mastering biology assignments and wrote my cover letter and resume for English today.
I did my homework, studied and went to SI. Yeah guys.
I had a realization. I feel much better when I get my homework done before I go home. I can do it in the library then leave school at school. It helps a lot. So next semester, that is what I'm doing.
I finally came home after 11 hours on campus, the freezing cold campus if I might add. Ate dinner, watched some Gossip Girl then I went to Mikes.
He got Kyle Hangover part II for Winter solstice? Yeah. They are weird like that. So of course we watch it. An of course I fall asleep. Like always. That movie just didn't do it for me. I don't think crude and vulgar humor is funny. at all. So I slept through it. Good choice.
I came home and got ready for bed and got in the shower. My apartment was freezing and wet hair was not helping. Then at about 2am my good friend Jake called. 
He left on his mission today. Reports to the MTC at 1:10. What a champ.
We had a nice chat and I loved it.
I'm going to miss that kid so much.
I held back my tears until I hung up because he was already crying after saying goodbye to his girlfriend.
What a sweetie.
It's weird to be at this time in my life.
My friends are missionaries.
weird.
But he is the greatest ever and he is going to do an incredible job.
Anyway, today I went to my last day of my leadership class and my teacher gave us the final to take home!
What?!
I was thrilled.
One class and one final. 
Done.
I'm almost done.
One week.
On the downside, I don't think I can go to the Choir concert this year.
I just want to sing the First Nowell. That is it. Oh well. There will be other years.