Exam week



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Hello there, lovelies! I’m Stiora, and welcome to my very first blog post. You’ve probably seen tonnes of “study-tok” on TikTok, but as someone who’d rather burrow into books than beam their face across the screen, I thought, “Why not give blogging a whirl?” Here, I’ll spill the tea on my study struggles, procrastination pitfalls and, of course, my top tips for smashing those exams. Pull up a cuppa and join me on this wild ride!


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Monday, 21 July 2025

Blimey, what a day! My exam kicked off at 8:30 am, and I had a mountain of tasks to conquer. Rather than bombard you with every little detail, I’ll share how my day unfolded—bear in mind it’s around 11 pm as I type, so this adventure isn’t quite over yet.

Midnight to Morning Madness
I had grand plans to cosy up with my maths notes from 10 pm to midnight, but fatigue got the better of me—prioritise your kip, folks, it really makes all the difference! After a blissful sleep, I sprang out of bed at 1:40 am, raring to go. There I was, spine tingling with motivation (thanks, God!), opening my textbook and diving into calculations.

Of course, there were moments when the sofa beckoned—but I whispered, “Not today, self!” I paired my problem-solving with an energising playlist—an absolute game-changer for maths. One hour on, a ten-fifteen-minute Instagram scroll to lighten the mood, then back to the equations.

By 6:10 am, I’d ticked off my revision. My noggin felt a bit battered, so I dozed off again until 6:30 am—only to wake up at 7:15 am in a proper panic! Cue lightning-speed freshen-up and a sprint to the exam hall.

Exam & Afternoon Siesta
The exam went swimmingly—God’s grace must’ve been watching over me, because all the formulas came flooding back. I wrapped up by 10:30 am and treated myself to a hearty plate of vegetable sauce with white rice. Absolutely lush, that was.

Back at the hostel, I collapsed into a deep slumber from 12:30 pm until 4:30 pm. Even then, I still felt peckish, so I nabbed a bite and vowed to read again at 10 pm… but, alas, procrastination 😂😭.

Late-Night Plans
So here I am, tapping away on this blog. Tomorrow’s another exam day, and I intend to marathon my books from 11:30 pm until a triumphant 5 am finish. After this post, I’ll catch a few winks, then it’s study mode activated—and victory shall be mine! 🥳

Keep your eyes peeled for more updates—it’s my first real blog and I’ve got oodles of ideas to share. Just a heads-up: I’m a certified “yapper” 😛, so brace yourselves for chatter galore. Ta-ta for now, lovelies 😘


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