As December gets whiter, workloads get lighter? Nah! Not until exams are over at least. For the few, for the lucky, exams are over. Whether it was a stroke of planning or an early dismissal some college students are finished with school, home, or waiting for rides. I myself am one of the lucky. I completed my final, final exam on Wednesday night. The exams are over, but the waiting is just beginning. The wait, the nervous pressure accompanied by hours of praying to various deities that your luck will hold out, and your grades will be merciful (if not passing). For me the wait began on Wednesday night. It was the last of the exam and some teachers were already posting results. By Thursday morning two of my class grades had been posted. Wonderfully passing, B’s in both. A surprise for one, a resignation to the other. The waiting is worse now. I have had a taste of finality and I want the full course meal. I check almost hourly for any change in my grades. It is something akin to an obsession! Waiting and Worrying the college student’s fears are not laid to rest until all the grades are in. To the teachers we pray: Hurry and post today! ~ Blessed Be