It's happened. Exam stress has set in. Socialising is no more, and you're having trouble sleeping, and your friends at other unis are all finished for the year while you have weeks to go, and people around you are starting to exhibit all sorts of odd habits like showering at four in the morning or buying a bulk load of plants in the hope that it will rid them of 'negative energy', and you can no longer stand the presence other people because isn't everyone just so damn annoying, and it's all just getting a little...too...much. Phew. Well, my friend, panic not, because there's a sure-fire fix for all of these woes - and others besides. The answer, as always, is puppies. In fact, it's all manner of creatures: the cute, the funny, the slightly disturbing...and, of course, you can rely on the internet to have worked wonders with what nature gave us. So here's my pick of the best cheer-up critters...
Calming Manatee
Introduced to me by a fellow Downingite, this guy has now become my new best friend. If you're even slightly stressed, bookmark http://calmingmanatee.com/ NOW. My personal favourite?
Calming Manatee
Introduced to me by a fellow Downingite, this guy has now become my new best friend. If you're even slightly stressed, bookmark http://calmingmanatee.com/ NOW. My personal favourite?
All manner of puppies falling down stairs...
You caught me. It's true, I take a slightly sadistic sort of pleasure in watching miniature dogs trip over themselves. But given the amount of videos on the subject which are rampant across YouTube, I'm not the only one. They also serve as a great reminder that sometimes failure can be bloody adorable. Here's one to get you started:
You caught me. It's true, I take a slightly sadistic sort of pleasure in watching miniature dogs trip over themselves. But given the amount of videos on the subject which are rampant across YouTube, I'm not the only one. They also serve as a great reminder that sometimes failure can be bloody adorable. Here's one to get you started:
...and falling asleep
You're not the only one who's had enough:
You're not the only one who's had enough:
A sloth and a cat who love each other
This one's a little more niche (I personally find it a tad creepy) but, hey, whatever makes you happy, right?
This one's a little more niche (I personally find it a tad creepy) but, hey, whatever makes you happy, right?
Pucker up!
Because the romance of the animal kingdom can beat Hollywood anytime.
Because the romance of the animal kingdom can beat Hollywood anytime.
And finally...this happy little guy
See, perfect revision break material! Thanks to everyone who contributed (and by that I mean, let me pass off their adorable discoveries as my own) and if you has any gems of your own, please share them with the Blake world via the comments!
Miriam Goode
Miriam Goode
