8 Undeniable Stages Of Your Computer Crashing During Finals Week

Because why WOULD you remember to back up your work?!

1. Disbelief

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What?! No. The computer's just tired. Yes, that's it. We've both been working so hard. Everything is fine.

2. Denial

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The world is still bright and sunny. My computer is just restarting. It will turn back on, the paper that I've been working on this entire semester will still be there, and all will be well with the world.

3. Sheer Panic

Wait. This cannot be happening. All of my work is stuck inside of you.

YOU MUST TURN BACK ON.

4. Sadness

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Queue the tears as you curl into the fetal position and sob quietly and re-evaluate your entire life.

5. Wizard Mode

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You wipe those tears away, realize you're smart and can figure this out. You transform into a computer tech, googling everything you possibly can to come up with a solution that will basically turn back time. You research on your phone, your tablet, any WORKING device. Simultaneously, of course. You got this.

6. Bargaining

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I promise, if you magically come back to life, I'll treat you better.

Please. I'll do anything!!

7. Depression

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Why would you turn back on? You're just a machine. You don't care about me.

No one cares about me. Why do I even bother? My entire existence is pointless.

What am I doing with my life?

8. Acceptance

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F*ck it. Maybe my professor will give me an extension. Maybe not. Maybe next time I'll actually backup up my files before my computer fails me. Or maybe not.