Somebody Knock Some Sense Into Me

[lilgop]

Hi Guys,

So, I'm gonna complain, and I'm gonna vent. Feel free to tell me to suck it up...because I know that's what I would say. Maybe, though, some of you can tell me that it get's better.

I've got the semester I'm in, and one more 8 week semester of nursing school before I graduate. As far as grades, I'm fine. (and I'm grateful) However, I'm tired. I've gained 20lbs since I started the nursing program. I'm getting older, but for the last few years I've been so focused on school I haven't even dated.

A couple days ago I was taking care of a nine month old at clinicals, and I found myself thinking about whether I would ever slow down enough to begin a family. It's like my life has come to complete standstill. With the weight I've gained, I don't even feel attractive anymore.

Does this get better after graduation? Did anyone else go through this?

One last disclaimer: I get that I'm incredibly blessed to be so close to graduating, and I get how some of you are like: *****, count your lucky stars. Feel free to knock some sense into me. :)

[Fruit Sucker]

Nah, that senior isn't inflamed. What you mean is "seniorosis," the condition of being a senior.

Okay, this made me laugh pretty hard.

[Fruit Sucker]

People have a finite amount of willpower. You've Got a Limited Supply of Willpower, so Use It Wisely

Don't spend your last months in school worrying about dieting and whatnot. Use it all up on getting through school. There will be time afterward to correct that weight issue, put yourself out there socially and so on.

I hear you on worrying about the time and finding a nice man, but you have some time still. I didn't date the entire time I was in school- tried and didn't have time for it, so decided not to until school was over. You'll be okay.