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Every single year. I repeat.
Every. Single. Year.
Without fail, exams remind me how I’m capable of a (very) dramatic character development. And even though it’s a part of me, I can definitely not brag about it.
So, for 11 months, I’m this chill, calm kinda girl. Basically, I’m borderline careless. My priorities will include sleeping all day, watching the same shows I’ve already watched three times, and pretending like deadlines don’t exist. But the moment I realise how near the exam season is, I turn into a whole different person. Acting like I’ve been preparing for this moment my whole life.
Suddenly, I’m serious, disciplined, and trying to act Einstein-level smart.
I start making timetables with more than 20 tasks a day. I buy pastel-colored highlighters because suddenly, “visual learning is the best.”
I even convince myself that black coffee is my saviour. Basically, I turn more into Rory Gilmore than Rory herself ever could.
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The funniest part? This transformation is temporary. And I know it too. Once exams are over, I go back to being the same couch potato I was. I’ll go right back to being my old self, overthinking and binge-watching shows. My to-do list will gather dust, my highlighters will retire, and my coffee mug will once again hold hot chocolate.
And don’t even get me started on how god-fearing I become. Some people embrace spirituality in temples; I find mine during exams. I’ll pray, meditate, and make promises to God as if I don’t already have a 20-year-long list of unfulfilled ones from past exam seasons.
“God, please let me pass this exam. I promise I’ll work hard from the next time.” A lie I’ve been telling both God and myself for years.
Sounds familiar, right?
But honestly, I don’t hate this version of me. She is anxious but also determined. And even if she thinks she cannot, she gets it done in the end. And I guess all of us, once in a while, meet a different version of ourselves. One who panics but also believes, feels nervous but also knows that setbacks are temporary.
So, here’s to the exam-version of me: “I know you’re stressed, but hey, I’m proud of you.”
And this reminds me… I have my next exam tomorrow.
I’ll probably go now and maybe… pretend to understand ten chapters in one night. Wish me luck.
Sources: Blogger’s own opinion
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This was such a fun and honest read! It’s nice to know I’m not the only one who goes through this dramatic exam transformation. Good luck with your exams—you’ve got this!
This was such a fun and honest read! It’s nice to know I’m not the only one who goes through this dramatic exam transformation. Good luck with your exams you’ve got this!