Eclectic Swain

The view that a woman should not wear pants isn't biblical. My parents had a belief that I disagreed with and they gave me an ultimatum to either practice their belief or leave. They did not expect me to leave but I calmly informed them I was taking them up on their offer and left. I had not felt that free in years! I had been paying all of my own bills, except for rent, up to that point so the transition was simple. Adulthood means more independent thinking and responsibility. It can be hard, but the rewards are awesome. Don't ostracize yourself, but there's nothing wrong with keeping some family members at an arms length vs. right in your face. Moderation in everything, especially in reference to controlling, well-meaning, parents.

On behalf of gentlemen everywhere, I apologize. Knock that guy off his god-complex :)

In my school, only pre-req courses are factored and only the higher of two attempts if the first attempt at the class is a fail. For me personally, I had failed some general classes that counted as a pre-req because I simply was not driven or focused on anything. My overall GPA was low, around 2.8, (I had a .5 at one point) after retaking the failed classes, but my Pre-Req GPA was closer to 3.8. I used that drastic change in my GPA to illustrate my change of academic lifestyle. Show them you're not the same flippant student you used to be! Good luck

Perhaps the requirements the school imposes on us includes the requirements listed by the various healthcare facilities. Stuff like immunization and insurance.

It will be! I made it into a "page" instead of a "group". Bear with me as I work out kinks. PJ's internet is terrible! May have to fix it Up later.

Hey guys! Been really busy but I finally got around to making a page. This sounds silly but we are class of 2018, correct? I would also like a couple other students to moderate the page along with me so we can keep it updated with pictures, events, and information throughout the next three years. Feel free to message me if you are interested in managing. Link to FB Group: It begins! (Now a group, ignore the "page")

Who would be down with a Facebook page for our graduating class? I saw the previous class did so and many people joined. Perhaps it would be a little easier to ask questions/get answers on a FB page rather than on here. Plus, we could invite friends who are accepted but don't use Allnurses. :)

I'm in! Okay, now who on this thread will volunteer to pay my tuition? Looks like my extra hours at work will be put towards a good cause this year. *Prepares for no life* Oops, student life*

"Good whiskey, bourbon, wine... As a treat a couple of times a week. Dark chocolate ice cream from this brand that is amazingly smooth. Can't resist. French bread toast with butter and Nutella." Now that's pleasure!! Cheesecake is usually wonderful

Some people can't take humor. And I'd love a pie for posting on a public forum; why would that be crossing a major line? On topic: how many hours of sleep do you forgo to do things you don't really need to do? (Facebook, games, Allnurses) Sleep is so overlooked in a 24 hour society. Something I'm going to go partake of now. "Wow, you're just as rude, lol." Fire with fire I'm just glad you recognized the other's rudeness. Op, I hope you survive this flame-infested comment section. The internet is a scary place where people say the meanest stuff. Don't take any of it personally because after all, it's only impersonal text. I never see real life conversation get as heated as online posts do. Best of luck with maintaining your health! *exits this thread* xD

Woah, can you stop being a big meanie and actually contribute to the topic that many have now moved on to discuss? Only meanies want to hear from a "Crusty Old Bat" anyway so perhaps you should see your way to reddit where people would love to hear your unsavory comments. Lastly, you're the type of person who deserves a pie to the face. A delicious pie, that is, that might make you happy and not as sour

Holy canoli people are sensitive. Don't be down on yourself for this; nothing you said was malicious. And for those who literally can not reach a level of health that is better than your current one through absolutely anything, you're obviously exempt from this topic. But if you could, even in the smallest way, improve your overall health by changing something then it is not okay to get butthurt over this topic. Do people really have to look at the most negative aspects of everything? I read her post and instantly thought of areas in my life that I can realistically change and improve to facilitate a healthier being. World-forbid a person actually attempt to express opinion or lend encouragement. *Huff*

Imagine working an 18 hour shift and having NO pain on the bottom of your feet! Now stop imagining and look down at the gut protruding over your waistline under your shirt. Squeeze it. Grab it in your hands and pull it up and down like you're Adam Sandler in Click. This is reality. D': Now go do pushups until you feel intense burning that you know will turn into soreness the next morning. Oddly enough, I am more inclined to work out when I feel the soreness of a previous physical exertion. You are welcome, intrepid reader of this comment!

Work full time in the summer. 3 months can net around 2k easily!

My hardest decision(s): Responding to someone in the way I want to vs. how I should for both of us to be, ultimately, happy. It's a conscious effort; people really irritate me sometimes! :3 Especially myself xD (Jk, I love me)