"Things I Learned While Not Studying – A Tragicomedy"


Brooo 😩

Lemme tell you something tragic...

I sat down to study.

Just sat. Didn't even open the book.

And next thing I know – 7 hours gone, my Wi-Fi plan over, and I now know how penguins propose 😐🐧💍

So here's a list of life-changing lessons I learned while not studying for my internal exams:

1. YouTube Recommendations Are More Loyal Than Friends

I searched “Photosynthesis explained” 🌱

And now I’m watching:

"What if humans had dog ears?"

Like, HOW DID WE GET HERE? 😭

But low-key... I learned a lot. Like… dogs can hear earthquakes before they happen.

So if my results cause a natural disaster, my neighbour’s Labrador will know first. 👍

> Me to my books: I’m not ignoring you, I’m just scared of commitment.

2. Instagram Reels Are Black Holes in HD

I opened Insta to “take 5-minute break” 😇

Next thing I know:

  • Watched 37 reels
  • Followed 3 dog accounts
  • Learned how to make Korean garlic bread (???)

And my brain is now playing that “Who is she? She’s stunning” audio on loop.

> 📢 My reaction:

“Mummy, mujhe kuch yaad nahi aa raha, mujhe Himalaya bhej do!!” 🧘‍♂️

3. Everything Becomes Interesting... Except the Syllabus

  • Mom’s scolding suddenly sounds philosophical 🧠
  • That one cobweb on the ceiling becomes the plot of a horror movie
  • Even the neighbour’s baby crying has more emotional range than my chemistry teacher

At this point, I can write thesis on:

> “Cultural Impact of Indian Pressure Cookers and Their Morning Whistles” 😵‍💫💥

4. Self-Motivation is a SCAM

I tried everything:

  • Studying with lo-fi music (felt like I'm in a sad movie montage)
  • Pomodoro technique (I just ate tomatoes instead 🍅)
  • Making aesthetic notes (took 2 hours to write the title)

By the end, my motivation was on leave, and even my pen was like:

> “I resign. Tumse na ho payega.” 😭✒️

> 💀 My Reaction:

Me looking at my untouched syllabus at 2am:

"Main kya karu, job chhod du?"

5. I Have a Degree in Overthinking Now

Instead of studying, I ended up:

  • Rethinking all my life decisions
  • Wondering if dinosaurs had feelings
  • Googling “Can you survive exam with pure confidence?”

Spoiler: You cannot. 🫠

> 🧠 My Reaction:

When someone says, "Exams toh easy hi hain na":

Trust broken. Friendship cancelled. Blocked.

BONUS: My Brain's Activity Chart During Exam Season


The Ironic Moral of the Story:

You’ll learn everything except the actual syllabus.

But hey, at least I now know how sloths poop only once a week. 🦥💩

(Which is still more productive than me this week.)

Final Words:

If you're reading this instead of studying...

Bro, same. Let's open the book together at 11:59pm. 📚⏰

(IST – Indian Student Time 😭)


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