So busy, so tired

I know this isn't new, but I am so busy and so exhausted...

I am just trying to make it through to summer at this point.

Trying to wade through the pile of grading that just keeps growing.

Trying to keep going to gym even though the last thing I want to do right now is get up at 5:30 in the morning.

Trying to keep some control and perspective on the food I eat, when I eat, how much I eat, and the fact that all I really want is ice cream and comfort food.

Trying to ignore the physical stress symptoms for the most part.

Trying to figure out how I ever became the guardian of 3 fish tanks full of fish...

Trying to ignore the fact that it is beautiful out there and I am in here.

Trying not to think about the piles of laundry and dishes at home.

Trying to figure out how I get to this point every year, no matter how hard I try not to.

Trying to plan final exams, and write reviews and keep the academic rigor up even though all the students want to do is go outside.



Trying to figure out how my desk got this messy.

I always tell my students that the clutter on my desk reflects the clutter in my mind, so they should be careful of asking me complicated questions when they can't see the top of my desk....