a story in progress

With the end of an academic semester, you're most likely to be left with a pile of notes and loads of loose papers. Crisp clean or dog-eared, these notes probably has the same value regardless. They are to be kept out of sight and out of reach. 

Chances are, you will also find yourself having more hours at your leisure. Plans are often made at this moment. Bold, wanderlust, liberating plans are there to remind you of all the times you have forgone in the past for the sake of that exam, quiz, assignment.

Naturally, you're left with a strong sense of association as well. The meet ups, the casual chat over coffee, the movie marathons. They are going to be a steady staple in the upcoming weeks - most suited to be consumed with some company.

But best of all, you will always be left with a sense of relief. The thought of you surviving that very horrendous, tiring, busy semester that you have always been complaining so far, will leave you with a silly grin on your face. You may cuss in joys of satisfaction. Or you can start telling yourself the next one will be way better than the one before. Either way, you know you are offered a temporary relief. A respite before the whole cycle of insanity starts anew.