I think this photo says a lot about where my head is at right now:

While there are many wonderful things about being a student in a nutrition grad program, there are also some not-so-wonderful things, like studying for exams. The trick I think (or hope) is that you just have to figure out what to bribe yourself with.

The lame truth is that the prosecco is probably going to remain unopened until at least whatever kind of birthday celebration I have in November/December, but in the shorter term, here’s to hoping that knowing I have a tasty, autumnal adult beverage awaiting me after a long day of studying will get me through a few marathon sessions.