it's that time again

Now that I have returned to the world of academia, I am once again subject to the strange phenomenon that occurs each session during finals. This unusual affliction alters the course of everyday life, and compels a person to commit otherwise unthinkable acts. While I am unable to find reliable empirical research on this disorder, I am able to detail some of the behavior that one may experience.

• Subjects are often overcome by an overwhelming desire to clean. This can manifest itself in numerous ways, including vacuuming, dusting, and scrubbing every inch of a bathroom that is normally ignored.
• Organization becomes of high importance, especially seen in the desire to alphabetize collections, such as books and CDs.
• Many people experience a desire to cook elaborate meals or bake large amounts of desserts.
• Evidence has shown that some people develop a consuming fascination with his or her own face, resulting in prolonged periods of staring in the mirror.
• Sleeping patterns become erratic, characterized by avoidance of nocturnal sleep and/or excessive daytime napping.
• Subjects may develop an urge to take up old hobbies, such as knitting, painting, or learning to play the guitar.
• Often times those afflicted become rather existential, contemplating the meaning and purpose of life.

There is no known cure or method of treatment for this malady; however, the termination of symptoms seems to have a direct correlation with the culmination of exams. If you encounter a person exhibiting any of these symptoms, confrontation is usually fruitless considering rationalization skills seem to be heightened. If anything you should merely sit back and enjoy the spoils of a clean bathroom, large quantities of baked goods, and an updated blog.