Vendredie Posted November 4, 2010 Posted November 4, 2010 So last week: I threw up thanks to birth control, I nearly got into an accident driving to Havelock, I nearly hit a dog driving back, I got into an actual accident getting back on campus, my car's pretty much totaled even though it just needs a new hood and front panel ($4,000!) my first voting experience was utter shit and I have a huge paper due in 2 weeks. Not only that, I have to switch to student insurance because my mom lost her job and nobody has any health insurance, I'm pretty much the only one who can get it because that's how shitty this country's health care is. fuck absolutely everything. And I've been trying to start a Secular Student Alliance before all of this. I can't find anyone interested other than on friend. *sigh*
Dagan Posted November 5, 2010 Posted November 5, 2010 Sorry to hear that V. It does get better... have any friends who could fix your car and scrounge the junkyard for you for parts? And two weeks is lots of time! You can do it. Hope you cheer up, maybe a comedy tonight?
Guest ephymeris Posted November 5, 2010 Posted November 5, 2010 You can actually let the insurance company pay you for the car and keep it, get it fixed with second hand parts and at least break even. My husband and I did that with his old truck, we didn't want to give it up after a small fender bender because it was paid for and ran fine. We came out $500 ahead.
Ro-bear Posted November 5, 2010 Posted November 5, 2010 If you post your writing assignment particulars, I might be able to help.
viridia Posted November 5, 2010 Posted November 5, 2010 I am so sorry D: I really do hope things will come out okay in the end. You're in my thoughts, I wish I could do more to help! :/
older Posted November 5, 2010 Posted November 5, 2010 Damn, that sucks! There have been times when I was really pissed about something and I went out into the garage and got a BFH (big _ hammer) and beat the shit out of something. Didn't solve the problem but I sure felt better. Try it. And here is something you probably don't want to hear right now, but I'll write it anyway. I'm a retired college prof. and I can tell you how to ace any term paper without pain. The secret is to contact the prof. well before the deadline and ask if he or she thinks your topic is worthwhile. Then, and this sounds like an impossibility but it's really painless, write up a draft at least a week early. Then ask the prof. if he or she would mind taking a quick look to see if you are headed in the right direction. The draft should be either complete or mostly complete. This will do three things: 1. It will blow the prof away because no one ever does this, 2. It will show the prof that you are a serious student and 3. The prof. will tell you what to do to make it an A paper. Then turn it in a day early and get full night's sleep while your friends are stressing out in the library looking for a topic an hour before closing. You can even visit them while they are pulling the all-nighter and sit with a smug look on your face while you chomp down the veggie pizza and they frantically Google for something they can re-write and turn in! 2
foolish girl Posted November 5, 2010 Posted November 5, 2010 Hey, After reading your other post I am kinda glad you threw up due to birth control, ya know? I am with Overcame Faith on this one, it is a bad day- and your perspective is stuck on that. Do something nice for yourself. Take a bath, read a book, sit on your bed and just breathe. Cause here is the deal: You are just stepping out into your own life. Made by you. There will be victories and defeats. Cars are always breaking, politicians are always lacking...what can we do? Love what you love, strive for your goals- and know that everything is going to be okay. It really is. Even if the car is broken.
foolish girl Posted November 5, 2010 Posted November 5, 2010 P.S. I hope I didn't come off as condescending. Really, mostly- I just want you to know that it is going to be ok!
Vendredie Posted November 5, 2010 Author Posted November 5, 2010 P.S. I hope I didn't come off as condescending. Really, mostly- I just want you to know that it is going to be ok! Nah, it wasn't condescending. It's good to know things are going to be ok. I just wish I didn't have to grow up all in one week. And yes, throwing up because of birth control is far better than throwing up thanks to morning sickness.
Komadori Posted November 5, 2010 Posted November 5, 2010 Re: Birth control. See if your school health insurance allows for NuvaRing. I've heard it's better, since it needs less of a dose than oral BC. FYI, better to get into a small wreck than be in one that takes your life... I've been in a terrible accident and walked away. Had I been a christian, I'd claimed it as a miracle, but it was plain luck. You'll get through this rough spot and come out ahead. Just keep pushing through. My Mom has a saying that puts things into perspective a bit: In fifty years, will it matter? Some things do, some don't. Doesn't mean to be lackadaisical about it, but you can at least rest easy enough to tackle things as they come.
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