10-Morning Blues, Texts, Unexpected Rides.

OLIVIA

Getting up from bed and stepping into the world often feels like signing up for a game of "How many things can go wrong today?"

That's right.

First, there's the struggle with the alarm clock, rudely interrupting my fake and peaceful scenarios more interesting than the reality I'm about to face.

Then comes the bathroom routine and wardrobe crisis. Do you go for comfort and risk resembling a zombie who hasn't eaten brains for days, or do you attempt to look like a functional human being? Comfort is easier but uglier.

The walk or drive to school has to be the most challenging part. You're on the road knowing you're walking or driving into everlasting doom, yeah, that's what college feels like sometimes, and you can't really do anything about it.

I mean there's the choice of dropping out and eloping with the man of my dreams, maybe Chris Hemsworth, if he ever notices me that is, but-

And finally, you arrive at college grounds, and it's a miracle if you make it through the day with