I Have to Let It Out

[ktjones]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

Over the weekend, I suffered from intense migraines.
I couldn't do a damn thing. Anytime I got up, I ran into walls because I was so disoriented. I couldn't eat because it would come back up.

Well, I'm feeling better now, thank god, but you know what, I am behind on EVERYTHING. This is what I have to get done tomorrow and it's just SCHOOL:

VISC 114 – Graphic Design
FINISH SNAPSHOT PROJECT
· Finish sketch
· Complete in Adobe Illustrator
VISC 102 – Digital Imaging
FINISH COMPOSITION PROJECT – DUE BEFORE 11:59 PM
· Review Assignment sheet
QUIZ #1 – DUE BEFORE 11:59 PM
VISC 110 – Web Design
FINISH WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT – DUE BEFORE 8 PM


If time permits:
· Read Chapter 2 in ARTH 101
· Define vocab terms from Session 1
· Learn how to write an Artwork Analysis paper

Add work on top of that. Thankfully, I have understanding clients who gave me extensions, but with the extensions I've been given, I still can't complete the work. I feel like crying and screaming and just thinking about all of this is causing my head to have tiny little throbs right in my forehead.

I hope that I can finish everything because I don't want to show teachers that I'm this horrible, lazy student. It's only the 3rd week of school and I'm already falling apart. I want to get on the dean's list this semester. I need to quit scheduling work before my schoolwork, but how can I when I need to make money???

I would've gotten so much done if it weren't for the freaking migraine.

OKAY, I am done ranting. I'm going to bed now so that I can wake up early and get a start on my day. I normally don't ask people to pray for me or anything, but if anyone could keep me in their thoughts, I would appreciate it. It would help me knowing that I'm getting good vibes from someone out there. I don't know why, but it does, lol.

Thanks for sitting through this. Love you guys!!!

[AG1976]

((((Hugs)))) You're in my thoughts! I've had migraines this weekend too - they're awful. Try to focus on one thing at a time tomorrow - don't worry about the "if time permits" items. If your clients allow you to outsource, maybe some of the writers here can help you with overflow.

[jmw1]

At the third week of school, I think you probably have the option to drop a class or two and maybe even get a refund. Those classes sound like a lot of work that's beyond your typical college course. To me, it wouldn't be a defeat to drop a class or two to avoid a bad grade from late work and more migraines. I remember taking one college class on Photoshop and it was a ton of work.

[adbullock]

Go talk to your professors. Don't kill yourself. Let them know what's going on...and that you have your own business and you suffered from a migraine.

Ask them if there's a possibility of an extension. Do it as early in the day as possible.

Most professors are understanding with non-traditional students (I'm making an assumption that you're not straight out of high school here - forgive me if I'm wrong). I'd definitely do that BEFORE I even considered dropping a class.

Most college professors are reasonable people and they know that life does interfere at inconvenient moments sometimes. As long as this is the first and only time something like that happens your reputation as a driven and motivated student will remain intact.

[ktjones]

Thank everyone for your thoughts and inputs!

In my school career, I've already dropped two classes and I really don't want to drop another. Plus, I'm already 2 years behind on school because of past B&M jobs I've held, so I want to try and finish school at a decent time because in the end, I will be graduating school with an Associates degree yet I will have attended college for 4 years.

In all honestly, my teachers (at least the ones I see in class) are ... not understanding at all. I mean, they're cool, but they could care less about my life outside of class. I've spoken about my business before and how busy I am, but it's just shrugged off. They don't care one bit and one of my teachers feels the need to 1-up everything, so if I told him I had migraines, he would come back and say something like "Well, I remember I got migraines when I had cancer, blah blah blah."

Last semester, I took 4 classes and this semester I am taking 5. I would be taking 4 again, but I added Art History 101 because if I didn't, I would have to take 101 & 102 during the summer, after I graduated and that's just something I don't want to do.

In regards to outsourcing, I've done it and still continue to do it, but most of my work is already "low paying" so I end up not making anything. I believe in the 80/20 rule, that is the person I outsource the work to will receive 80% of total profit/pay and I will still receive 20% because I still have to edit, change the style if needed and deal with the client. I'm trying to not outsource at the moment because I need to make every penny I can, but I gotta do what I gotta do. I'm so thankful I've met writers through here that are willing to work with me and my craziness, lol. [thanks guys!]

Well, so far, I'm following the plan. I woke up early. Even though my head started hurting again, I took some of the pain meds I received for my broken wisdom tooth and it made it go away. I've already had a good breakfast, a bowl of fulfilling oatmeal, and I feel ready to go!

I know I can get things done. I think, more than anything, it's my mind that tells me I can't, but I've got to overcome that. I can do it!!!

[mommy2onelittleboy]

We've all been there. I'm sorry you're dealing with it now. I'll be thinking about you. Remember, the people here are more than willing to help with overflow. I wish I would have considered them last week, when I was crying because I had way too much stuff to do and not enough time. Additionally, a lot of professors are willing to work with you, as long as you come forth and let them know what's going on. Hang in there and I hope your migraines get better.

[ktjones]

Thank you!

[anng]

Originally Posted by ktjones

In all honestly, my teachers (at least the ones I see in class) are ... not understanding at all. I mean, they're cool, but they could care less about my life outside of class. I've spoken about my business before and how busy I am, but it's just shrugged off. They don't care one bit and one of my teachers feels the need to 1-up everything, so if I told him I had migraines, he would come back and say something like "Well, I remember I got migraines when I had cancer, blah blah blah."

Sadly, I think that's pretty standard. My son's girlfriend developed Mono right after college began and she had a note from her doctor stating she needed to sleep when her body was telling her to take a break. She went to switch a few classes around so that she could get a later start to her morning and the gist from all her professors was "too bad." But then, my son's vo-tech computer teacher is also a college professor and he said that once you reach college there are no excuses and that you're better off going to class showing outward signs of misery or illness because, as he put it, you're paying $20k a year (in our area that's a normal price for in-state), to attend college, you shouldn't miss anything.

[ktjones]

Right! That's like I had a dentist appointment and instead of showing up late for class without a note or anything, I drove all the way back to the dentist office (because I had forgotten about the note) just so I could turn one into the teacher. He told me "oh, I don't need this." True, I had given him prior notification through email, but I wanted to make sure I had a note in case anything would arise from me being late. He simply through away my note. Ah well.

In all seriousness, I attend a community college and my professors there could give a 2-shits about you. Which, hey, I get it, but when there's personal stuff going on and what not, it just makes it harder for them to relate and to understand where you are coming from. I just know that if I spoke to my teacher about my migraines and how I wasn't able to get some stuff done, he would just totally 1-up me and tell me too bad.

Ahhhh well though. I'll get my stuff done today! lol

[adbullock]

Originally Posted by anng

Sadly, I think that's pretty standard. My son's girlfriend developed Mono right after college began and she had a note from her doctor stating she needed to sleep when her body was telling her to take a break. She went to switch a few classes around so that she could get a later start to her morning and the gist from all her professors was "too bad." But then, my son's vo-tech computer teacher is also a college professor and he said that once you reach college there are no excuses and that you're better off going to class showing outward signs of misery or illness because, as he put it, you're paying $20k a year (in our area that's a normal price for in-state), to attend college, you shouldn't miss anything.

Wow! My college experience and my husband's was completely different. Maybe it's the college or the location. We both went to smaller universities.