Nutrition Ambition: The All-Nighter Before Christmas

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'Twas the night before exams, when all through the dorm

Not a student was sleeping, with essays to form;

The books were open by the laptops with care,

In hopes that ideas soon would be there.

The teachers were nestled all snug in their beds,

While visions of holidays danced in their heads;

And I in my slippers and Fanshawe sweats,

Was starting to have some study regrets.

Three hundred words written, and most of them wrong;

Why did I procrastinate for ever so long?

So much still to do for such a slow writer,

I knew that this meant pulling an all-nighter.

Empty cups of coffee litter the floor,

My roommate rolls over and gives a loud snore.

When, suddenly, what should I hear?

But a low rumbling sound, caught by my ear.

A quarter past 12, the sky is black,

The time has come for a midnight snack;

Without hesitation I head out my door,

Throw open the fridge and cutlery drawer.

A slice of pizza or left-over cake?

I suddenly had a decision to make;

Give in to temptation, or choose to be smart?

I knew what was right to do in my heart.

Some berries, granola makes a yogurt parfait,

To keep those nasty hunger pains away;

Energy restored and stomach content,

Back to the stack of books I went!

So take heed this semester,

Don't get left behind,

Eat healthy; be good to your body and mind.

And soon you will be filled with holiday cheer,

It's the end of the semester, see you next year!