Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of highschool afterhours. This week was basically me trying to lock in before exams start next week, while still keeping my life feeling normal with little hobbies and routines. We start on a public holiday Monday (day off, thank you) with lunch at a super nice family-owned spot that had the best “woody” atmosphere, then I head into dance later that night. I also do a couple winter fit checks because Sydney’s been getting so cold lately, and I’m wearing some baggy pieces from Aelfric Eden (tight waist but still super roomy, which I love). From Tuesday to Thursday it’s mainly assessment mode: I’m working on my Studies of Religion essay, taking feedback from class, and trying to cut out the “fluff” so the structure is actually clear. I show how I memorize (line by line, whiteboard, then I literally pretend I’m doing a TED talk lol), plus some realistic refuelling dinners at home. I couldn’t make it to the gym one day, so I used my old weights at home, and I also unbox a UPerfect portable monitor that’s honestly a game changer for editing and school work on the go. I end up studying way too late (like 1:30am… don’t do that), but it’s a real look at balancing exams, dance, gym, and cozy resets.