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Thanksgiving Break

I think it is getting to that time of the year when everyone needs a break. I am currently sitting in class writing this blog and half of my class decided to skip today. I don't think this is due to pure laziness. I believe this is from pure exhaustion and these people need a break. I won't lie, I have definitely thought about skipping a couple classes these last few weeks. I think this is normal for this time of year. Also, this week we have a lot of sports teams in the postseason. Being a college athlete, I can say that it is very hard to always have a perfect balance between sports and academics. When a team is performing really well and has a chance to go deep into the playoffs, I wouldn't blame them for missing a class or two to get a little bit more prepared for their games.

 

Also, if you have been following Ohio Northern sports you have seen that the football team is not having a good year at all. This has been very hard for me because I have never been a part of a really bad losing season and it is eating me up. This is when Thanksgiving break comes into play for me. I cannot wait until Thanksgiving break just to get away from everything and clear my mind. Although I do need a break, some of my best friends only have two more games left in their senior year. This definitely puts things into perspective for me that football doesn't last forever and I should cherish every moment I get. I am looking forward to finishing off this season strong and then getting a much-needed break during Thanksgiving.

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  1. AnonymousNovember 2, 2022 at 2:26 PM

    I feel it, Noah. The school year can be a grind, especially when you add on being an athlete. Keep pushing!

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