Stressed out?

Hey everyone. I’m not sure how many of you noticed how many of us were late with posting this week, but it generally means the same thing… WE ARE ALL DONE. Thanksgiving break always ends up being that much-needed rest that you are never ready to return from, because when you do start class again, it only means end-of-term papers, research, speeches (in my case) and exams.

Has anyone ever heard of a ‘reading period’ from his or her friends at other schools? It’s basically a period of time where all classes end and a few ‘reading days’ are given to students to study and write final papers. After that period, final exams are scheduled, and once you finish your last test, you leave for the semester. Sound nice? MMC offers a lot of support services during finals – free tutoring and extended library hours, to name a few – but no reading days…yet. In the true MMC spirit of independence and initiative, I’m starting a petition for a reading period here. Marymount really seems to care about what the students think --the administration has amended policies in the past because of student protest. (Did anyone notice that new freshman don’t have the Public Speaking requirement anymore? ) Keep your fingers crossed!

Other than school, I haven’t been doing much else. I’ve been pretty broke as of late and have been trying to stick to cheap/free activities. Last night, Amy and I went to the tree lighting at Stuyvesant Oval. There was free hot chocolate and apple cider and professional carolers. It was really nice and I can’t wait to head to Rockefeller this year. I usually wait to go when friends or family come to visit me.

I’ve also been basking in the Harry Potter marathon on ABC family and reading the books and still being excited after the 7^th movie just came out. I thought it was really good in comparison to some of the other movie versions that have been directed. What did everyone else think?

I’ve also recently become interested in the history of Christmas since I heard a theory about it being related to the Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar. I’ll let you know what I find out! Good luck with work, and help me wish for snow!