Christmas Gala!

What is he looking at?  I'm not telling you.

     Time to feast!  One of the only major student events in December is the Christmas Gala.  It is a massive feast that takes place on north campus for students, staff, significant others, and parents.  The event includes speeches and so on.  Most importantly, it provides a chance to use the "photo-booth" to capture the moments - moments resulting in the admittedly rather snooty picture above.  
     And afterwards?  We party, to a sick dance playlist late into the night.  Is there a better way to celebrate?  (No.)

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Stress Relief!

1.  It's winter, and the snow hasn't happened!  Honestly, it feels like spring still!

2.  I've spent the past few days helping people with their work, and then distracting those same people from their work.  Honestly - there isn't a whole lot going on around campus other than work.  Late work, overnight work - you get the picture.

3.  A few days ago, I got into a really good truth or dare game in the lounge.  People came and went - and the scary truths ("what's the name of the person you most regret telling you liked?") were matched by equally scary dares ("be tickled for 1 minute without fighting back!").  I know - kind of juvenile.  But it's what students will do for stress relief!

4.  Another aspect of any sort of stress time is that some people show up to fewer classes.  This is not generally a good strategy if you want good grades, but when four 10-page essays are due, you sometimes need to push through.  Time management!