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Exam Fright: Triumphing Over Misread Schedules and Panic
The exam week is dragging on and on and on and the stress I am facing now is making me tired. I can't sleep peacefully, I am at wits end. Just want it to be over now. With breakfast done and the kitchen in neat order, I headed to my bedroom to get ready to face the exam. Putting the necessary books and items in the bag, I spared a glance to the exam schedule on my dresser. A bolt of lightening struck me, the color drained from my face and anxiety gripped me, 'I had prepared the wrong subject for the impending exam'.
By Staringale2 years ago in BookClub
Knots and Chaos: The Great Morning Hair Showdown
Exam week a true terror for students, is what I was experiencing now. The world outside became a distant spectacle. The feeling of revising everything on last day regardless of how many times before I have revised, held strong. The unnecessary stress that I was putting on myself both consciously and knowingly was starting to make my neck hurt and brain ready to explode. Thinking of a 5 minute break I headed to the kitchen for a glass of warm milk.
By Staringale2 years ago in Motivation
A Fairytale Escape into Dawn's Embrace
Rising before the Sun has become a ritual for me. A few stretches to relax before heading to the kitchen for preparing a warm breakfast. Flicking the switch the kitchen becomes illuminated. Putting on an apron, I grabbed the necessary ingredients to start cooking. Setting the timer on the oven, I cleaned the mess I made. Hearing a ding! I grabbed a mitten and checked, It was golden brown, perfectly shaoed croissants were ready. The aroma of the croissants wafted through the air, enticing the senses and bringing a sense of comfort.
By Staringale2 years ago in Chapters
A World In A Book
"A book is the doorway to worlds unseen, where our souls wander and our hearts find peace." I am a book lover, it's one activity that does not make me feel as if I have wasted time. There is always so much to learn, so many new perspectives, so many unknowns and many more. It's like starting a captivating journey into a whole another world, away from the confines of reality.
By Staringale2 years ago in BookClub
Morning Serenity Amidst Pages
Glancing at the clock, I saw it striking 5:30am. I was just done with breakfast and was now standing in the kitchen I made a fresh fruit blend since I have some time before going to college. Sweeping my eyes over the clean kitchen I grabbed my drink and headed for my book-shelf it was still early in the morning and book was just what I needed. Browsing the titles that I have read so many times, I grabbed one of my favourites and headed to my backyard garden.
By Staringale2 years ago in Earth
Midnight Stormy Chronicles
I just experienced an intense encounter with nature's fury, thought to share my this encounter so here I am. As I went to bed turning off the bedside lamp and welcoming the darkness that now blankets the room. My eyes close and I start to drift off but a distant rumble awakens me. Sitting up on the bed I switch on the bedside lamp, the room becomes illuminated by the dim light from the lamp.
By Staringale2 years ago in Earth
Droplets of Serenity
As I wake in the morning to the chirping of birds making me feel like they are greeting me with their soothing melodies. Stretching my limbs I push back my warm blanket and am suddenly hit with cool crisp air invigorating my senses and preparing me for a fresh new day. Making breakfast while enjoying the morning silence is a ritual for me to prioritize self-care and ensure a healthy start to the day filled with energy and nourishment.
By Staringale2 years ago in Earth
