Yehalah Fernando

I fear ordering in queues, especially when there is a long line of people behind me. However, when my friend introduced me to eggs at Collis Cafe, there was no going back. The Collis building is a student center that includes Collis Cafe, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They sell a great variety of food, but most importantly, they make eggs. You can order any amount or type of eggs you want. My morning routine improved after I started getting eggs and yogurt from Collis for breakfast!

Some of my friends live at Summit, an off-campus housing complex where each room includes a full kitchen unit. Sometime during the term, I decided to make some spicy Sri Lankan chicken curry for them. I brought the spices from Sri Lanka, and my creation tasted almost as good as my mother's recipe. I did not realize how much I missed food from home until this day. I rarely cook, but this experience made me realize that I should do it more often as a way to connect myself to home. 

Taking breaks is so important while working, and I found a way to make time for a productive break. The massage chairs in the Student Wellness Center are great for relaxing the muscles and the mind. Students can sign up for 15-minute massages on a board outside the room, and I have made frequent visits throughout the term. The wellness center is an excellent place to refocus in between study sessions. I am so glad I decided to actively use their facilities this term; it helped me relax and destress!