Dear Doily: Just Got Caught Up With All My Assignments! Am I Doomed?

Dear Doily,

I put my heart and soul into everything I do. 100 percent. All gas; no brakes. This semester I’ve been taking 20 s.h. along with two part time jobs, so one full time job in total. I haven’t had time to do anything. I’ve ignored my friends’ texts about hitting up the bar on a Wednesday night to play pool just so I can get the instant gratification of Canvas confetti for my optional reflection paper.

Stars aligned, I did all my school work, and now that sleeping panda is telling me to recharge.

After all the confetti, I feel nothing now.

My cortisol levels are high. I spent all day yesterday trying to turn everything on time just to see my beloved confetti. Now, I’m starting to wonder who I actually am without all the academic weaponry. This really cute guy has been hitting my line, but my answering hours only exist once I’m done with all my assignments. HE HASN’T RESPONDED!!! I’m also pretty sure all my friends stopped reaching out to me after I ghosted them during midterms. I’ve already submitted one presentation, took an exam, studied for my next exam, and jumpstarted on my final project that’s not due until May. There is absolutely nothing going on for me in the foreseeable future. Who am I without a full Google Calendar. Oh Doily, am I doomed? What NOW???

Sincerely,

Confetti Connoisseur

Dear Confetti Connoisseur,

Let’s consider life is totally not passing you by. It’s Sunday night, but just know you will never be this young again. Maybe respond to your friends’ reels they sent you? Consider what you prioritize most, and don’t burn yourself out. Good thing there’s another week for you to turn in your next assignments. Take a deep breath and remember: there’s 365 11:59 PMs in a year, but only about two cute single guys here at Iowa. Whether you accept the doomed narrative of yourself is up to you.

Yours Truly,

The Doily Allergen