The Finite

I have developed a sort of Gollum-like relationship with my GPA. I both love and hate the thing, but in any case, I spend way too much time thinking about it, to the detriment of my social life. (Déagol-choking metaphorical.)

Such is the case with this momentous week of finals. People are gearing up and cracking down as they always will. The vending machines normally full of Rockstars are empty and the libraries are full. Even now, I’m typing this in a computer lab that smells strongly of a vegetable stir-fry.

From what I’ve seen at work, choosing energy drinks is like choosing a fine wine. I’ve seen caffeine junkies cradling and swirling Pomegranate Rockstars and NOS like wine connoisseurs with Parkinson’s.

If they want to punish themselves, such as if they’ve procrastinated all semester, they’ll choose a NOS Powershot; all the caffeine and a bitter aftertaste as a reminder for them not to do this to themselves again.

Monster M-80, otherwise known as the Peach Schnapps of energy drinks is for the casual crammer or even for social all-nighters for the more laid back students.

Myself, I avoid all that because energy drinks at work aren’t eligible for employee meals so I would have to pay for them. What are free however, are the mixed drinks at the soda fountain. Of course, those same 10 Coca-Cola-leased flavors got old freshmen year. I’ve learned to make mixed drinks to increase variability substantially.

Cream Soda = Dr. Pibb + Barq’s Root beer
Raspberry Punch = Raspberry Iced Tea + Fanta
Hawaiian Punch = Blue + Red Powerade + Fanta
Water + Raspberry Iced Tea = Vitamin Water
Elixir of Life = Blue Powerade+ Red Powerade + Vault + Sorcerer’s Stone

By the way, that last one only works if you keep drinking it. Thank you, Nicolas Flamel.

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