stressed and tired

So, I'm sitting here, in lab, all drugged out on caffeine, realizing that I've gotten too old for this "stay up late and work" sort of thing. I'm wondering if I should go home at this too-late-for-me hour, crash on the couch in the common area of Barker 210, curl up under my desk for a few hours of shut eye, or try to get some more work done. In any case, I'm taking a break. My mind needs to think about something else for a little while...

I did a Google image search for "stressed out," and found a lot of pictures of people and characters who look like I feel. I imagine I probably share their slightly crazy blood shot eyes, panicked expression, and overall tense demeanor. Lately, my friends tend to say things to me like, "are you doing okay?" or "you look stressed" or "you look tired." I've been told to "breathe" on several occasions. Apparently I'm not doing a good job at hiding my stress. Turns out makeup doesn't cover up that "deer in headlights" look.

Do you see the likeness?

great idea!

Ooooo! A shower curtain that doubles as a study guide?? Awesome! Now a morning shower doesn't have to be a waste of precious study time - it can be an opportunity for waking up the body AND the brain.

I think it's too late to take advantage of this great idea for quals, but there are ALWAYS things to learn. And, for that matter, it never hurts to brush up on those things that I used to know.

The question is, where do I get a shower curtain full of neurosciency info? A quick Google search tells me that they aren't readily available. Looks like I may have to make my own. This could be a fun summer project!


Hmm... now if only I could incorporate a coffee dispenser, I'd have the perfect morning wake-up system.