Well... - School & Work

~Stephie~ · 01-22-2006, 09:13 PM

I've decided to take the semester off from school... I'm working 45-50 hours a week right now and trying to plan this wedding... my class schedule runs for 3 hours every night after I get off work and I don't have any time for studying on the weekends with all the meetings and such with different vendors and trying to get the bills all straight! It's just not working... not to mention the fact that my times to meet with professors and teachers is in the middle of the day while I'm at work... I can't get to school when I need to and by the end of the day after taking care of Julia I'm completely exhausted and my mind is much at school... I talked to DF about it and also my dad and they think I should do what I feel is best... even though I know taking a semester off will make it that much harder to go back, I don't want to waste my money to get horrible grades because I can't give it 100% for studying and attending class. I hate that I'm going to do this, but I know for my grades it's going to be the best thing I can do... It's definitely a weight off my shoulders, but I just feel bad for doing it at the same time... I don't have much to finish, which is why I don't want to screw it all to hell because of time constraints...

I'm happy, but upset at the same time... I feel like I've almost failed myself because I couldn't handle the pressure... but then again I think this is the best decision for me. I can't stop working and the wedding is fast approaching. Finals are right after the wedding as well so that would be a nightmare...

CoffeeGirl · 01-22-2006, 09:53 PM

I think you made a smart choice Steph!

mossey2000 · 01-22-2006, 10:07 PM

Me too. You will finish school. May not be on your current schedule but you will.

~Stephie~ · 01-22-2006, 11:25 PM

That's what I was thinking. I know and DF knows and my parents have their doubts. I can only do what I think I can handle and if I know I'm not going to be able to take the stress of two full time jobs basically then I know I won't give it all I can to make the best grades possible!! I have to think about getting into nursing school and they don't take below average grades!! Thanks for the support ladies... my parents aren't thrilled, but I think they know I've got things under control... everything's just happening earlier than they expected, but DF and I are happy and that's what truly matters!!

01-23-2006, 10:12 AM

I'm glad that you aren't going to over stress yourself, because your grades would have shown it.

Good luck with all that you have going on right now. When things calm down you'll be able to finish school.

ash · 01-23-2006, 10:14 AM

I think you made the right decision, no need to over work yourself, you can go back and finish school later!!

matty · 01-23-2006, 10:29 AM

Wedding planning will definitely be more fun without having to worry about school! Do you go to theknot.com? When I was engaged, I was an obsessive knottie!

KevzQueen · 01-23-2006, 02:34 PM

Sounds like a good choice for you. If you really want it, it might not be so hard to go back. Have fun planning your wedding.

01-22-2006, 09:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
~Stephie~ Finding my own path! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 22,181 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 9% Longevity: 68%	Well... I've decided to take the semester off from school... I'm working 45-50 hours a week right now and trying to plan this wedding... my class schedule runs for 3 hours every night after I get off work and I don't have any time for studying on the weekends with all the meetings and such with different vendors and trying to get the bills all straight! It's just not working... not to mention the fact that my times to meet with professors and teachers is in the middle of the day while I'm at work... I can't get to school when I need to and by the end of the day after taking care of Julia I'm completely exhausted and my mind is much at school... I talked to DF about it and also my dad and they think I should do what I feel is best... even though I know taking a semester off will make it that much harder to go back, I don't want to waste my money to get horrible grades because I can't give it 100% for studying and attending class. I hate that I'm going to do this, but I know for my grades it's going to be the best thing I can do... It's definitely a weight off my shoulders, but I just feel bad for doing it at the same time... I don't have much to finish, which is why I don't want to screw it all to hell because of time constraints... I'm happy, but upset at the same time... I feel like I've almost failed myself because I couldn't handle the pressure... but then again I think this is the best decision for me. I can't stop working and the wedding is fast approaching. Finals are right after the wedding as well so that would be a nightmare... __________________ Every Ending is Another Beginning!!!! "For I know the plans I have for you", Says the Lord. Jeremiah 29:11 The cup of e runneth over...

01-22-2006, 09:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
CoffeeGirl Java Queen Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 56,461 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 20% Longevity: 82%	I think you made a smart choice Steph! __________________ When my time comes, forget the wrong that I've done, help me leave behind some reasons to be missed. Don't resent me when your feeling empty,Keep me in your memory, leave out all the rest leave out all the rest

01-22-2006, 10:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
mossey2000 I'm from the south and sometimes I have a big mouth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gulfport Posts: 9,687 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 40% Longevity: 67%	Me too. You will finish school. May not be on your current schedule but you will. __________________ Heather Mom to Ethan and Elijah Proud Seabee Wife! I can describe life in three words: It goes on. Robert Frost.

01-22-2006, 11:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
~Stephie~ Finding my own path! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 22,181 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 9% Longevity: 68%	That's what I was thinking. I know and DF knows and my parents have their doubts. I can only do what I think I can handle and if I know I'm not going to be able to take the stress of two full time jobs basically then I know I won't give it all I can to make the best grades possible!! I have to think about getting into nursing school and they don't take below average grades!! Thanks for the support ladies... my parents aren't thrilled, but I think they know I've got things under control... everything's just happening earlier than they expected, but DF and I are happy and that's what truly matters!! __________________ Every Ending is Another Beginning!!!! "For I know the plans I have for you", Says the Lord. Jeremiah 29:11 The cup of e runneth over...

01-23-2006, 10:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
ash i love the red sox Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 15,128 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 51% Longevity: 68%	I think you made the right decision, no need to over work yourself, you can go back and finish school later!! __________________ relaying for the bff, as always, but on his behalf this year as well. i would love for him to win #1 top fundraiser. Every single dollar counts!

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01-23-2006, 10:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
kt Guest Posts: n/a Activity: 0% Longevity: 0%	I'm glad that you aren't going to over stress yourself, because your grades would have shown it. Good luck with all that you have going on right now. When things calm down you'll be able to finish school.

01-23-2006, 10:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
matty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 278 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 66%	Wedding planning will definitely be more fun without having to worry about school! Do you go to theknot.com? When I was engaged, I was an obsessive knottie!

01-23-2006, 02:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
KevzQueen I love a rainy night. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 8,106 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 67%	Sounds like a good choice for you. If you really want it, it might not be so hard to go back. Have fun planning your wedding. __________________ People say I'm too skeptical, but I find that hard to believe.