So, I’ve found the perfect analogy for my current situation with finals.

It’s a beautiful, summer day and I’m on a boat in the middle of the ocean trying to catch a fish for dinner. I was fine at first, but I have become very frustrated and worn out. I am trying every kind of bait (motivation) possible, but nothing is working. I look back to shore all throughout the day and see my other friends lounging on the shoreline, Pina-coladas in hand, chowing down on their delicious, seasoned fish. But I still have mine to catch. I really just want to give up on the fish and go back to shore to relax with my friends… but dinner is calling, and I need to eat. Thus, I will remain on the boat until a fish is caught.

Don’t let me give up. Please help me actually catch this fish so that I can eat. If you know what I mean…