Keep Calm and Lax On

Throughout these midterm weeks, things can get very hectic and stressful.  With all the studying and cramming going on, I have been very overworked.  In order to unwind and relax a little, I took some time after classes on Thursday to spend with my friends.  My good friend Lexi plays lacrosse and has wanted to play for quite some time now. She kept saying how she doesn’t know anyone around who knew how or wanted to play so I told her I had never played before, but I would try if she helped.  So I borrowed one of my guy friend Ben’s lacrosse stick and went to the west campus quad and went to the threw the ball around for a while. I picked it up fairly quickly and after about ten minutes, it was like I ahd been playing for years. After a little while, Lexi and I thought it would be fun to have more friends to play, so we invited a couple more friends to play.  Within a few minutes there were now seven people playing catch in the quad. Our little relaxation session escalated into a good reunion that I will possibly do again  if ever I need to unwind. Remember; Keep calm and LAX on!

                That much needed day helped me unwind a little and take my mind off the loads of work I had that week.  One simple thing like tossing the ball around, watching TV, or even just catching a friend for lunch can help you calm down so you have the ability to start studying again.  Sometimes before you can move forward, you have to allow yourself to take a step or two back.