Update: Finals, the Beach + What's to Come!

Hey everyone!

I'm SO excited to finally be typing this blog post up--it's been almost 2 weeks since my last post!  Everything's been SO crazy, but I'm finally at home, sipping on my coffee and ready to blog again!  Two weeks ago started my finals week, which is why I didn't get any posts up then.  Grades are extremely important to me, especially now that I'm in college, so I had to study all week for my finals!  But, all that studying paid off, because I'm very proud of all my grades :)  Then, I came home for a few days (just enough time to unpack) before my mom, sister and I went away to the beach for a girls week.  It was an amazing trip--it also inspired a beach series that's coming up soon--but I'm glad to be back at home and able to talk to you all again! :)

So, I also want to take this opportunity to tell you all about what you can expect to come from me in the future!  Like I said, I'm going to be doing a beach series coming up--just my tips on sunscreen, what to pack, makeup, etc.  I've been in a "paint your nails all the time" phase lately also, so I'm going to be doing more NOTD and maybe even OOTD posts.  I have a couple of reviews coming up, but the most exciting (I think) think is a giveaway I'm going to be doing, probably once I reach 300 followers!  Now, I have a job for you all.  Comment and let me know 1. what kind of blog posts you would like to see the most and 2. let me know what prizes you all would want for a giveaway!

xo Sarah

Sunday Smiles: Surviving Finals Week

Hey everyone!

I know, I know, I'm an awful blogger. I've been so MIA lately, but that's only because finals are coming up next week, which means I'm studying nonstop.  I have been taking breaks to pack up my room--I can't wait to be out of my dorm!!  Anyway, for those of you that are in the same position as me, here's a few things to help you chug through finals week!

I thought I'd also give some tips on how I get through finals week:

1. Don't wait until the last minute.

I always thought I did just fine studying at the last minute for big tests and exams, but since being in college, I've realized it's SO much easier to start a little at a time.  If it's a class where I know I'm going to have to make a bunch of notecards, I always make sure to go ahead and do those pretty far in advance, so then when it comes time for that final, I can just study the notecards and not have to worry about making them!

2.  Take breaks.

If you start to get restless or antsy when you're studying, you're probably not being as productive as you could be.  Take a break for a little while--turn on the TV, take a nap, go outside and walk around--do anything to relax you for a half hour or so, then go back to studying.  You'll feel refreshed and able to make it through a long period of studying.

3. Get Enough Sleep

I know it's almost impossible to get 8 hours of sleep every night, especially in college, but when you have a ton of tests you need to get as much as possible.  I know I'm guilty of not getting enough sleep too, but make sure you at least get to bed early enough to allow you to be awake enough to do well on your tests and not fall asleep in the middle of them!

4. Eat Right

This one is SO hard for everyone--including me--during finals week especially! But you have to remember, you need brain food not junk food!  

Do you have any tips to help me get through finals?

Comment and leave them below!! :)

*I promise i'll get back to a regular blogging schedule as soon as I'm done with school!

xo Sarah

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