Train Journeys

I seem to have spent a lot of my time on trains over this past year, so I have got to know the ins and outs of train travel.

Obviously the most annoying issue associated with this form of transport is the delays. It's typical when you think you're running late and end up in a fluster trying to make the train in time to then find out it's behind schedule...fffs.

Off-peak and peak are two terms which I have become much more familiar with. If I were to give one piece of advice it would be to never ever travel at peak time unless you absolutely have to! There's nothing worse than trying to squeeze onto a train with all the other sweaty people (getting a bit too close to comfort for my liking), then having to stand there for what seems like a lifetime until you can eventually get off and breathe again.

People in first class don't have this problem. They all laugh at us peasants from their nice comfy seats whilst sipping on their complimentary cup of coffee. Oh how I envy them. If I could afford it I would travel first class all the time.

One of the habits of many train travellers is what I like to call 'the hovering hand'. This is where one person assures everyone that they have the door button situation under control and has their hand ready to press it to open the door as soon as it lights up. It almost gives you a sense of satisfaction when you have the responsibility of pressing the button and setting everyone free, don't you think?

Student Stress

Every student reaches that point where they are on the verge of having a breakdown.

For some reason, when students are under stress they find the best solution is to not do any work and instead watch Jeremy Kyle for about 4 hours, have a nap, watch more Jeremy Kyle then complain that they haven't done any work by the end of the day. We're stupid right? 

Some students leave their assignment right to the last minute (and I mean RIGHT TO THE LAST MINUTE) I'm talking 5 minutes before the submission deadline...

Personally I can proudly say I have never done or EVER will do this. I honestly don't know how anyone can do it, I am stressed enough when it's not done with months to go...maybe I'm just a major stress head? Oh well.

Lists have become my favourite thing since being a student. I like to be organised. Shopping lists. Assignment schedules. It's so satisfying when you can tick something off your list, don't you think? Almost gives you peace of mind for a good 30 seconds...until you look at the next thing on the list.

Budgeting is also a constant struggle of mine. Never did I realise how stressful budgeting money would be until I had none in my bank account. When you think about how much you spend on food as a student...it's a lot. We eat ALL THE TIME. If someone asked me if I'd rather spend my money on a night out or a supermarket shop, I would go with the food no question about it. Maybe that's a bit sad for someone at my age? But I need to eat otherwise I will go insane.

My most used phrases since becoming a student are 'I can't afford it' or 'I have no money'. The worst thing is when people offer to pay for you like you're some charity cause, how insignificant does that make you feel? Like ugh, I'm trying to be an independent adult here.

I will have money one day. Once I have payed off my student debt of course...