Stress Busters

The week before the dreaded exams is generally like this- Got up in the morning, tried to study but failed, then slept again, then got up and again tried to study...and the vicious cycle continues. So how to beat the stress as the D-day comes closer. Here are a few techniques to beat the heat which are regularly put to use in the girls hostel.

• Unlimited Bakar- It has been seen that the rate of bakar increases exponentialy as the exams approach closer. The topics range from global warming, the sensex to would be's and M-I-Ls. The optimum time for this is from 11 PM to 3 AM.
• Phone- The telecommunications department would be pleased by the rocketing phone bills. During the stress periods, everyone ranging from parents to cousins, whom you have never met are called. Else turn to the text messages which are a bit cheaper but still burn a hole in the pocket.
• Mess and Canteen- These are the favourite hangouts during the PLs. Girls you never know existed, turn up in the mess at 7:3o PM sharp. The bairaajis have to put in double effort in order to ward off the onslaught of girls. And if you are hungry at unearthly hours,then not to worry. For there is the friendly canteen waala bhaiyya to the rescue. The tasty paranthe and chai can put even the best hotels to shame.
• Dressing up- As the exams approach, all sorts of acessories are taken out and paraded about in- The latest Earrings to bracelets. Another good timepass is changing the nail paint colour. Wacky shades are tried( My personal favourite being Blue) and then rejected.
• Movies and songs- The 60,000 rupees lappy is now put to the best use. Movies are seen and songs are listened to, with a fervour never seen before.
• Orkut- Now is the best time to change your profile name on orkut. Names like-"AArgh...exams are here" and "I am screwed" reflect the various thought processings.

And finally, there do exist some black sheep, who study despite all this, and turn the advantages of the relative grading system into disadvantages.

When will I learn? Maybe next sem(one should always be optimistic). Till then it is time for me to enjoy and find out new and innovative ways to beat the STRESS.