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This week wasn’t too fun :(
Uni show - Season 2
Week 13 (episode 13)
Monday: no class - public holiday
panicked over test
Tuesday: kmn
F*cked up probability test
Had dinner with friends
Wednesday: pack pack pack
Packed up my ENTIRE dorm
Thursday: drained
Went to class
Did some event planning
Studied - trying to catch up
Friday: bye dorm, bye class
Officially handed over the keys to my dorm after class
Officially back at home
Semester (study wise) is officially over - only have a few revision classes next week
Finals in January…
Test freak out
It’s currently 10:31pm on 11 December 2023.
I have a test tomorrow at 1pm. I have 14.5 hours (minus one minute) left before it.
I’m freaking out. I’ve gone through all the lecture notes but I can’t remember anything. Too many methods, formulas, too many exercises I haven’t done. I have about 3 hours worth of practice questions left to do but I have also have to wake up at 7:30am tomorrow for other classes and responsibilities. So I have to choose - sleep or study for the test tomorrow. I guess I have to calculate the probabilities…? hahaha…
I already passed the subject. I have 48/60 right now which isn’t a great mark but it’s enough. The passing mark for this subject is 40 so I shouldn’t be stressed out. I passed the subject. My parents told me that it’s alright if I can’t maintain my scholarship. But I’m still going crazy over it. I want 80 and above for my final overall score but I know that with my preparation it’s a lot to hope for. I should be aiming for 70 and above. But I’m worried about being able to get 22/40 on the test too.
The thing is… I’m not even stressed about the test for my CGPA or grades. I’m freaking out over what people will think of me. I’m surrounded by people who are so much smarter than me. They understand things in half the time I take. They put in less effort than me. But they still score the same or higher marks. It makes me feel like sh*t and makes me feel so dumb. I’m used to being the top of the class, or at least being in the top few percent. I didn’t need to study in high school, I barely studied in college. But now, I feel like I’m at the bottom. I’m used to people saying I’m so smart, a genius. When I say that I got a bad grade on something, all I can think of is how stupid people must think I am…
It’s now 10:42pm, 11 mins of my revising time is gone…
Books (a super short, no spoiler, not in depth review)
Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns by Lauren Weisberger
(sequel to The Devil Wears Prada)
About:
Almost a decade after quitting her job working for Miranda Priestly at Runway magazine, Andy and her former co-assistant and nemesis, Emily, join forces and start a high end bridal magazine.
Andy is on the top of the world, being her own boss and engaged to the perfect guy. But, on the morning of her wedding, she can’t stop thinking about the past, and she discovers a letter that brings her back to the devil herself…
Review:
This was a re-read. I first read this after watching the “The Devil Wears Prada” movie a few years ago (the movie was so so so good).
I think the plot could definitely use some work. BUT I still loved the writing.
Rating: I initially rated the book 3/5, but after a re-read I give it a 3.8/5
Self-improvement journey
Studies: I’m freaking out. My first and hardest exam is on the first week of January 2024, and I haven’t even finished learning the entire syllabus…
Social life: I wish I had great social skills, but I don’t. I have friends, but I’m never the “important” friend. I’m there, but I’m not the person who makes everyone laugh, or has cool stories, or someone who’d be missed if not there
That’s all for this week, have a great week ahead!
- Grace :)
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