Catch Some Z's

I always know when I am about to get sick.  That time is right now.

I can feel it in my eyes, nose, throat, and pretty much everywhere else.  By no means am I a doctor, and by no means is my advice the be all end all.  That being said, I have three tips to avoid falling even further into a cold once it's already on its way.

1. Drink tons of water.  I typically realize (in retrospect) that I don't drink as much water as I think I am.  I'm convinced that if I walked around with a Camelback full of water, I would not be sneezing.

2. APPLES!!! So, I am very allergic to apples.  Every time I eat them my nose, eyes, and throat start itching.  Regardless of how annoying this is, I eat at least one apple every single day.  I tell myself that this will help me avoid meeting with Susan Kitei, and as a result, also avoid the email she will inevitably send the entire student body about what's wrong with me.

3.  Last, but certainly not least, sleep.  I think that taking a nap every day not only helps me rejuvenate after six hours of classes, but it also makes whatever symptoms show up in the middle of the day essentially disappear.  I always feel better after resting in bed for 20 minutes before starting my work for the night, and I think you will too!

My friend and I napping after taking a strenuous accounting exam

Can't Live With 'Em, Can't Live Without 'Em

This weekend, I decided to go home to see my family.

Making time to spend time with my parents is not something I would say I go out of my way to do.  However, there are a bunch of things my family provides me with that are well worth spending a weekend of grilling about grades to receive.

1. FOOD. Yeah, sure, we all get by food wise at school.  We can make some EasyMac, and use a K-Cup, but that's pretty much it.  Nothing beats a home-cooked meal.  The best feeling is coming home to the kitchen smelling like my mom's specialty dinners.  They taste good and make you feel great.

2. LOVE! (Mushy but true).  I walked into a room filled with my immediate family, my cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents, and felt like I never left home.  The feeling of unconditional love from those who care about you most is rejuvenating and stress- relieving after a hard work at school.

3. My Puppy.  I have nothing to say about this besides that if you have a pet, you know how I feel.  Opening the front door and watching my dog run out to me makes everything better.

Overall, going home is great.  Parents can be super annoying and make you want to leave as soon as you walk in, but they mean well and catching a break from college is crucial.