Fun ways for a stress free (kind of...) quarter
I feel like I have mentioned how I feel about the quarters system before but I once again want to mention how difficult it is to adjust to having 3 sets of midterms, finals, and projects in the academic year. That along with working part time and trying to have a life offer up some stressful situations. Here are some ways I personally have been handling stress!
1) keep up with blog posts....this one I seem to struggle with but once this is submitted a layer of stress will magically melt away
2) Exercise. Endorphins are good for you. I participated in the Fisher 5k yesterday as a walker. But a speedy walker! I also was inspired to run the last 0.1 miles with a co-worker for the pure satisfaction of beating another walker who mysteriously broke into a run close to the finish line.
3) Take advantage of the cheap prices at Aveda. Get a nice manicure or pedicure or try out a new haircut. (Disclaimer: I have yet to take this advice, but it's on my list of things to do at number 578736)
4) Take in a movie. Up on Bethel Rd, a few miles north of campus, there is a wonderful cheap theater. Sure the movies have been out a little while (for instance they are currently showing Avatar, It's Complicated, and The Blind Side all of which you can now watch from the comfort of your own home as they are out on DVD) but it's still exciting to pay only $2 to see a movie in a theater
5) Indulge yourself in fast food every once in a while. After I walked a 5k I promptly went to Taco Bell for lunch. I had been craving the fake cheese and Crunchwrap Supreme for a while and felt okay getting it after my walk.
6) Actually study for those midterms and be proactive on getting work done. A work in progress.
7) Go sing some karaoke with friends....this one I did a few weekends ago at possibly my favorite new bar in Columbus appropriately named "The Worst Bar in Columbus" no joke. Check it out - they have karaoke on Thursday and Saturday, not that crowded and there is a very supportive crowd who makes you feel like Celine Dion when you are actually tone deaf and singing an old Backstreet Boys song.
8 ) It's baseball season so get out there and watch the Sunday/Monday night games on ESPN to see how truly awful a majority of the major league teams are currently. Although I must point out that the NY Mets are on a streak right now (a good one for once!) winning 5 of their last 6 (thank you Cubs and Braves) and for the first time since opening day they are above .500...!! If anyone is interested you can catch them versus the Dodgers tonight on ESPN.
If anyone else has any other stress busters feel free to let me know, I'm always on the look out!
Good luck on midterms everyone!