Because Bob Crachet Rocks

This post is for all those people out there who know that it is Christmas season, but are still trapped in a world of essays and exams, and won't get out until a few days before Christmas Eve...

Let me first say - I am one of you.

Let me say secondly that it sucks to be still at school, and there is no mood-killer more powerful than a dingy college room and chemical and political concepts to study.

But here for inspiration I look to Bob Crachet, who, in the famous tale, had it a lot worse off than I do just before Christmas, and managed to carry it inside him even as he sat with numb fingers infront of a ledger of finances.  How can you get into the Christmas spirit without comprimising your quality work?  Well, here are the top 5 ways on my poor-man's college list:

5)  Drink Hot Chocolate.  Seriously - and if you're requiring exam coffee, mix it half and half with your hot chocolate!  Nothing warms you up like that, and it will get your taste buds in the mood for home!

4) Watch Christmas movies on Youtube.  There's a ton of them there, classic or otherwise!  Please use youtube responsibly - don't waste your study time on it like I do; watch a short movie before bed everyday.

3) Listen To Christmas Carols!!!!!!  This is a top way to get in the mood!!!!  Get a CD, tune on the radio, or make yourself a playlist on youtube and let 'er role!  You'll find yourself destressing and singing along half way through.

2) Decorate.  This could involve a string of snowflakes cut out of the paper that you printed out that stupid 10 page essay on that you won't be needing anymore; it could be building a snowman in your yard; it could be lighting advent candles in a common area; or putting up a Christmas stocking on your door. 

1)  AND THE NUMBER ONE WAY IS:  Wear a Santa hat to your Exam!!!!!  Not even joking!  Any of you out there brave and full of cheer?  Then do it!  You will notice that people are staring - and also take note of the smiles on their faces.  If not, Christmas shirts, earings, or reindeer horns may be suitable substitutes.

And have yourselves a Merry Christmas.  :)