what a semester of physics has taught me.

Only one thing stands between me and the sweet freedom of Christmas break. That annoying barrier to the ability to enjoy uninterrupted nothingness is my physics phinal on phriday at 7 PM. you heard that right, 7 PM!

so late. just about everyone has left clemson.

well, on the bright side, I have more time to study at least. If only I knew this material better. I feel so burnt out, and I'm just ready for these finals to be over. 

What Physics Has Taught Me:
1. you don't remember everything that you learned in highschool. so you can't sleep through or in all of your classes, not pay attention, forget to do the homework, neglect to study and still expect an A
2. Life is in equilibrium. like the sum of all the forces or torques, everything is balanced. Good things happen and bad things happen, positive forces and negative forces. to solve the equation and put it all together, you have to assume that these two forces are balanced.
3. lazy people have to work twice. if only I had gotten just a B on that last test, I would have had a solid A and would have been exempt from the exam. yep... I wouldn't have to take a 7 PM final on the last day of exams. 'nuff said.
4. never schedule an 8 AM...ever again. for some reason having class at 8 is so much worse than having class at 9:05. I wake up at 6:50 everyday (unless my leap of faith onto the futon turns into a "well I'm just gonna rest my head here for a bit" landing) but I just can't manage to stay awake in my 8AM physics class. hence why I am void of notes and worried about this exam.gahhhhh
5. Energy cannot be created or destroyed. Go ahead, convert all of that potential energy into kinetic energy. apply a great deal of force over a long distance of time to work as best as you possibly can.
6. Be efficient. even more efficient than a carnot machine
7.  Make your schedule like a sinusoidal wave. these waves oscillate at a constant rate and can continue on for ages without outside forces. They repeat the same motion over and over again. form healthy habits and stick to them like a true sinusoidal wave. A tried and true schedule leads to getting things done which leads to better grades which leads to a better job which leads to more money which leads to... well that's up for you to decide dear readers.

You see, Physics is not phun!

random thoughts about studying.

what am I doing now 

you might ask

just trying to do work

and complete each task

with the utmost care 

and if you're concerned

about the information 

I may or may not have learned

let's just say 

I'll have to pay

for neglecting to study

and wanting to play

to get that 4.0 

I might have to stay always awake

for if I don't try

there's way too much at stake

anything less than my best

would be a sin

so let's just get to this test

so I can put the right answers in

I know I can do it

I just have to go 

now now now

I know the information, I know!

I'm proud to announce

that I've been studying and getting down

to work I go so don't mess around

seriously though

who would have thought

that this girl could actually do work

I know I did not

first time in my life

besides biology ap freshman year

that I'm actually hardcore studying

yes, you heard it clear

I've been here all day

and I'm determined to stay

until it's in my brain

tattooed upon my mind

EXAM WEEK 2011

LETS GO.

something beautiful

Lately I've had the wonderful opportunity to go to mass more. It's just the thing I need sometimes. It's the perfect remedy to the stress of college classes, staying up too late, and balancing a hectic schedule. I was in church one day right after the consecration of the Eucharist when I was praying and suddenly I starting singing this song by needtobreathe in my head. I have no idea why I started to sing this song, but it totally works. The lyrics struck me because of how applicable they are to Jesus' presence in the Eucharist. 

The song states, "Hey now this is my desire, consume me like a fire, I just want something beautiful to touch me. I know that I'm in reach, I am down on my knees just waiting for, something beautiful." 

how much more perfect could you get? right before receiving the most beautiful gift in the world, Jesus. 

this song pumps me up and makes me want to climb a mountain or something. 

have a stellar week my friends! 

a few updates.

1. TIGERS WON! (both of them heck yes)
2. great weekend in charlotte for the ACC championship with great friends.
3. thank goodness last week is over. way too much stress.
4. got to see dierks bentley for a little while in Charlotte...too fun!
5. went to play laser tag on friday!
6. I went to walmart tonight
7. I'm really tired.

and that is all for now. I don't know why but I was just diggin the list format tonight.

ACC CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND!

“He’s exactly right. They ain’t Alabama, they ain’t LSU and they’re certainly not Clemson,” Swinney said. “And that’s why Carolina is in Chapel Hill and USC’s in California and the university in this state always has been, always will be Clemson.

{advent}

I know it's really late (that seems to be the only time I have time to post lately...) but I have a few thoughts to express.

I love being Catholic and I love my church here at Clemson. It's such a wonderful community to be a part of, and I feel so so so lucky to be fortunate enough to have found a parish that I feel so at home with. I'm super pumped that it's advent. It's time to reflect and step back to really see our present selves, our goals, and wait in joyful hope. This season also boasts the "let go let God" mentality. A prime example of this is Mary's "yes" to God's will. I pray I can be half as strong and willing to give everything like she did. 

so here's to advent, and letting go 

so we can make room for the big man.

lights will guide you home.

It's 1:16 AM

I have a physics test at 8 AM

I feel so tired, but I can't sleep