Finals week

The worst week of the term. You realize that you have three papers due and three tests to study for, and so does everyone else. Alcohol, which is usually turned to in times of despair, is replaced by screaming, roommate-hitting, breakfast bagel over-eating, and, occaisionally, crying.
In this time of despair, remember the words of Erica Jong,"If, every day, I dare to remember that I am here on loan, that this house, this hillside, these minutes are all leased to me, not given, I will never depair. Despair is for those who expect to live forever. I no longer do."
Yeah, that'll get rid of all your despair...