Sick at School

How do you make the most out of a terrible situation?  Good question. Hi, my name is Luke. If you’re reading my blog you probably know that. I plan to answer that first question, but let me ask another first; have you ever been sick? It’s not a fun time. Between trips to the bathroom and the nagging feeling in your stomach, it can be hard to think about productive things to do. In those moments though, we decide to either feel sorry for ourselves or take as much action as we can to get well.

I got sick after my morning class today. I’ll spare you the details of that if you agree to hear the rest of the story. I knew I had a few hours and a choice to make before my next class. I could rest and have the potential to feel better, or I could study for an exam that was worth ten percent of the grade. I chose the latter.

Once I managed to settle in for final reviews, I started to feel better. It was a “calm before the storm” moment that I found equal parts thrilling and terrifying. After a bit of cramming and a cup of tea, I was ready to face the test. I wonder how much the extra time added to my confidence when I started flipping through pages of Spanish.

Using time wisely might have been awful at the moment when I didn’t want to move, but it certainly feels better knowing that a bit of drive has the potential to change a day. Watch out for those fall bugs that tend to hang around campus! If you are bogged down with illness or homework, I hope the two don’t meet. In the case that they do, remember to stay healthy in spirit.