Mythology and Folklore 101

As the end of the semester is approaching I am finding it harder to motivate myself. But let's be honest I am a senior and have had a hard time motivating myself in general. As Thanksgiving is approaching I am trying to get as much done beforehand because I know after break brings the stress of last minute projects and studying to make good grades in all of my classes. I think every student feels this as we are approaching the end of the semester. I think all I can do is focus on recuperating at Thanksgiving so that I can come back and finish out the semester strong.  I am looking forward to going home and spending time with my family but most importantly my sister. I am going to go to the new movie "Wander" or something like that with her. She is 10 so it is nice to come home over breaks and see her since I feel like I have missed a lot of milestones in her life while being at school. I am also excited for all of the food that comes along with Thanksgiving. We always ...

Surviving My First Last Semester of College It is hard to think I have started my last year of college. It seemed like yesterday that I was leaving me at the dorms. Now I am a senior in college who is about to embark on the real world come May. As far as my classes they have not been too difficult, which is nice because it allows for me to take in every memory. I have started to get a bit sentimental about having to leave college and my friends in just a few months. I am nervous that even though I have made good friends in college that after we all move out of Norman we will not see each other very much anymore. Even though distance makes the heart grow fonder I really enjoy the friends I have right now and do not want to grow apart from them. On the other hand, when changes in life happen you get to experience new things and meet new people. Being in my last first semester of college is bittersweet, but I am excited for what the future holds for me. I think my dream place to live...