Random Rants XLIV: I Can't Find The Answer

[Peck of Arabia]

It sounds like JoanK's passed the kind of stress that's pretty useful, the kind that spurs you on, to the "deer in the headlights" feeling of being overwhelmed that just torpedoes any desire or ability to work.

I know it, it's horrible. Best thing I can do is offer up what I did: re-evaluate the situation, putting things into perspective- failing is horrible, yes, but its not insurmountable, maybe I don't get the degree I want; I just have to work harder finding a job later. Maybe I fail entirely- pretty humiliating and extremely disappointing, yes, but not fatal- it's just a temporary setback. Give it 5 years and degrees themselves serve little purpose (if that)- it what you did with (or without) one that counts.

On top of that- talk to people; the university I was at had an excellent welfare tutor system talk to someone like that, then talk to a doctor, they could offer suggestions or even prescribe some diazepam to just calm you down. Talk it through with good Friends, or bite the bullet and talk to your parents about it all (this was one of the last things I did, very helpful though).

I'm rambling*, and maybe I've completely misread the situation- still I think it's pretty nifty advice (but I guess I would)

*I also seem to be slipping between first, second and third person narratives

 

[hobbsyoyo]

You're spot on Peck. I think he'll be ok. One thing that I have to reiterate is that he won't not get his degree because he failed a class or two, or even a semester of them. At worst, it'll push him back by a semester (possibly a year but as a freshmen I highly doubt that). It's just not that critical, but when you're new to college and you already don't like your field of study and your in the midst of finals, it can be really stressful.

My university also has therapists on hand to talk to.

Spoiler :

(Benadryl is used off-label for anxiety, but now someone's going to jump on me for pushing drugs)

 

[Angst]

I want MisterCooper to make more threads.

 

[NedimNapoleon]

So do I....

On the upside AA just gave me a cool new sig.

 

[Tee Kay]

Peck's post is pretty solid. I'd go see what the special consideration policies are like at the uni.

 

[GenMarshall]

I can't help but notice that I had a similar reaction when I lost my job years ago and on occasion do get bouts of that high end stress and frustration levels hits the roof where you're pissed at the world and at everybody.

Right now, it's taking a lot of will power not to go over the deep end.

 

[Joecoolyo]

It's warm in Rolla too. I was in Florida when it snowed and I'm afraid I won't have a winter, just like last year.

Yeah, this will be the second winter-less winter in a row for Chicago as well.

sigh

 

[JohannaK]

So apparently Peck's is the way to go. I don't know if the uni has therapists or anything, I will ask.

My God. I'm on my way to uni to do that exam. I will be late, because the subway was so crowded and so many people were waiting, that it was physically impossible for me to get in.

 

[JohannaK]

I was so late they probably wouldn't have let me in. I didn't even know where the exam was, to be honest. I couldn't find it, so I gave up. This is news for me. I've only missed two exams voluntarily, and one was because I had a headache and I was underprepared.

But this time something's changed, I can tell. I simply gave up on this. it's depressing. If you're looking for me I'll be idling in a variety of chats while I read that book about Steve Jobs.

 

[GoodSarmatian]

Got another bluescreen, so it's not the RAM, and I know it's not the HD.
That means new Motherboard, new CPU, new RAM...

 

[Camikaze]

Just had a blackout for two and a half hours, probably due to everyone everywhere using all the air-conditioning they can. It's almost 9:30PM and still 35C outside.

 

[Arakhor]

I haven't seen the sun at all in over two days. I'd happily bleed off 10 degrees from Australia to import to the UK right now.

 

[Synobun]

Making mashed potatoes for the first time in my life.

Posting in rants due to not having high hopes for this.

 

[JohannaK]

Wonderful. So I have no driving test tomorrow. 3 weeks thinking I did, and hundreds of euros spent that may not have been necessary at all.

I PMed the driving school to check that I was signed up for it and turns out I'm not! They did not receive my email, apparently! As you may understand, I'm half shocked half pissed. Because now I have to sign up for the 24th, and guess what? The exam becomes much longer and harder on the 21st. KUDOS, DEAR LADY! (its a woman who answers all calls and mails that they get)

 

[Takhisis]

I haven't seen the sun at all in over two days. I'd happily bleed off 10 degrees from Australia to import to the UK right now.

So a lot of heat and no sun? You're in for the double negatives, aintcha sunshine?

…longer and harder on the 21st. KUDOS, DEAR LADY! (its a woman who answers…

Hmmm yeah, way to go, JoanK!

 

[Arakhor]

The only heating I'm getting right now is central heating. The sky has been greyer than John Major all week.

 

[Takhisis]

Light a fire!

 

[Borachio]

Making mashed potatoes for the first time in my life.

Posting in rants due to not having high hopes for this.

What?

Plenty of butter and a drop of milk + salt. Maybe a bit of feta in there instead of the salt. (Plus the occasional optional bit of swede, parsnip, sweet potato, carrot etc.)


Push the mashed potato through a sieve. Unless you aren't fussy.

Decant into a serving dish. Bit of grated cheese over the top. Under the grill to brown. Black pepper. Decadence!

Saffron mashed potatoes are delicious. (Boil up some strands of saffron in the hot milk and butter, and mash it about a bit till the milk turns yellow, before adding the boiled potatoes) But don't overdo the saffron. Turmeric not so good, imo.


Yay!

 

[Supr49er]

Classes started up again yesterday. What did I do with my 3 weeks off???

 

[JohannaK]

I'll tell ya. You wasted them. They're gone now, vanished, like that: "poof!" Out! And now classes are back.