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Insignificant Happenings

Today is the first weekday that I have off from working and not having to go to school since the beginning of the quarter. And of course it is spent studying for my midterm and writing an essay. Interestingly enough I almost don't mind. On one hand I think to myself that I wish I was done with school already and could have time to do the insignificant nothings of daily life but on the other hand I can't help be amazed at what an awesome time in my life this is. Getting to go to school and learn, gain knowledge about how the world operates and be challenged with having to think critically is such an awesome opportunity that I am so grateful for- and I know that once this stage of my life is passed, I will miss it. So all of you who are despairing about school- be patient and enjoy each moment for once it's passed, it will never come again. Now I must get back to studying because that's what I came to the library for- and not for blogging (couldn't help myself.)

The following video is my favorite study music. 

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