I've about had it with tests! We had a big test last week, which I stayed up late for and was drilled extensively by one of my classmates, and I was POSITIVE I was going to ACE this test! Well, we get the test and OF COURSE he goes into detail on an area he didn't actually stress. I still did fine, but I was really bummed that I didn't kill that one as I expected. Bummer. Soo, just when I'd recovered and have been juggling everything trying to prepare therapy for 3 clients this semester, we have YET ANOTHER test this week class numero dos (that's "number two" for those of you who took French in highschool...b/c c'mon, that's the only way most of us actually know ANY foreign language nowadays, right?) Anywho. I'm just finding it SO hard to actually concentrate! I really enjoy my clients this semester, and I would really like to just have to worry about planning FABULOUS therapies for all of them...but instead I have to worry about tests. I mean, I know that's to make sure we learn the stuff...but I just need a break from it all! And more than the 4-day weekend kind of break. I'll get that break come August...but it's been a LONG process to get there!
Question: My roommate says that I have a pessimistic attitude about Grad school. So, to my fellow Grad school blogger (yes, Katherine, that's you...), is it just me or does this happen to others too??? I fear it's only me!
Comment: I discovered Belgian Chocolate Toffee creamer for my coffee yesterday...it's wonderful! It's getting me through what I can already tell is going to be a LATE night filled with lots and lots of coffee. Ohhhh, Grad School.....

Um- YES!! It's COMPLETELY normal. Granted, I don't feel so down trodden most days, but I've reached my breaking point more than once... I will refer you here:
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Just remember, one day it will all be over. One day... We can only dream until then. :)
Dear Katherine,
ReplyDeleteThat blog COMPLETELY and UTTERLY captured EVERY emotion I've felt that it nearly made me cry! It was like you found the words to express what I couldn't quite explain to others! I love you!
I'll be dreaming... :0)