As the anticipation for Spring Break continues to grow, we have to overcome one of the biggest obstacles of this semester. Yep, I’m talking about midterms. It seems like there are one hundred things due in every class and each assignment takes hours to complete. I seem to be staying up extremely late every night and getting a couple hours of sleep each day. I get less and less sleep each night! On top of the mountains of homework to finish, midterms are right around the corner. This week and next week especially, I know I will not be the only one experiencing the seven stages of sleep deprivation.
Stage 1: Just get some caffeine and you’re good to go
The first stage is the easiest. At this point, all you need to function is caffeine. Without it, you’re basically useless.
Stage 2: Slap happy
You’re so tired that anything is funny and you cannot stop laughing to save your life.
Stage 3: Falling asleep in class
Stage 4: Anger
Any small thing can set you off and make you insanely annoyed.
Stage 5: Crying
Now that anger is out of the picture, it’s time for the one of the worst stages of all, straight-up tears.
Stage 6: Absolute Silence
After going on an emotional rollercoaster, you can’t find it in yourself to utter a single word.
Stage 7: Falling asleep anywhere
During the final stage, nothing can keep you awake. It’s time for you to crash and knock out for a couple hours of some much needed sleep.