One of those weeks

[Darren]

[SIZE="1"]Ever had one of those weeks, where you either just want to sleep or scream very loudly at innocent babies to make yourself feel better? (Okay, maybe not as far as screaming at babies, but definitely screaming at something)

I feel like I've been stuck in a downward cycle for over a week now. Let me rant to you:
I found out my significant other lied/cheated on me. Yes, we haven't really been together for that long, so the anger masked my depression for a while. I know it never would have worked out, but I just never thought I would get so wrapped up in a relationship. (This is from a guy who's never been on a real date before)

So then I came home for Thanksgiving break, thinking everything would get better. My best friend decided to take my mind off things by setting me up on a blind date. I was apprehensive, but I did need the break from my family and I'm a hopeless romantic. I just want someone in my life. :animesigh Well, on Wednesday, (the day it was set for) they had to work. Then on Friday, they bailed... Then Saturday, they bailed again. And now, it's supposed to be today during the day, but I don't even know anymore. (Not to mention that I have to leave tomorrow night to go back to campus)

If that wasn't bad enough, all of my friends from high school are busy except for one. I've been hanging out with her all week, but she has friends that I can't stand and I understand when she wants to hang out with them, I'm pretty much alone. The rest were away celebrating the holiday season with their families leaving me to fend for myself most of the time. (especially since my mom and dad still have to work)

Then, I found out about a party on Thanksgiving night. One that I really would have liked to go to. (One where I probably would have had some fun) Unfortunately, no one told me. I'm glad too, because I later found out that my supposed friends didn't want me to come. (jerks)

And then, to top it all off, I got a speeding ticket! I really do hate college, but I can't wait to go back.

Now, it seems like even the little things make me want to scream at babies!!! I stubbed my toe, spilled cranberry juice on the only clean pair of jeans I have right now, and smashed my fingers in the door!

So, have you ever experienced something like this? If so, talk about it so I know I'm not the only one.[/SIZE]

[Malkav]

*Yeah, when life gets you down, just crank that [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpocrqvP2Yg"]souljaboy[/URL] and let the stress go. Or [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT_C2pOfmCA"]Whoop Rico[/URL] on a particularly trying day.The names of the dances are links by the way if you don't know how to do either.

[chibi-master]

Wow!:animedepr You sure did have a rough week! If it makes you feel better, you can rant at me or something. I'm not very innocent, I don't think, but you can try. Just remember, there are always worse things. Take a nice warm bubble bath or something and then sleep for as long as your body allows you to. Hope you feel better!:catgirl:

[Vicky]

[size=1]Haha bad weeks make up my life XD.

I had a terrible week or month in fact. Got fired, ex girlfriend broke down, got a death threat and now my new girlfriend's been chucked out the Army Cadet Force because she's going out wth me (she's like a year and a month older than me but teaches people under 18... it's all complicated...).

But normally I just do this really fed up face and go off to a party. And switch my phone off so they'll leave me alone XD.[/size]

[Mr. Blonde]

[quote name='Darren'][SIZE="1"]
So, have you ever experienced something like this? If so, talk about it so I know I'm not the only one.[/SIZE][/QUOTE]

Oh yes, my friend. It just seems like everything happens all at once doesn't it? But these are the times that will test you and determine what kind of person you are. Don't let it break you down. And what I'm about to say is corny but true: If the people in your life are hurting you, then they aren't your friends and aren't worth getting upset over. I find that 99% of your friends are only your friends as far as it doesn't inconvenience them. True friends are rare. That's how it is for everyone, Darren, so don't think there's something wrong with you personally; people are selfish and self centered, it's just how the world is.

We've all been ditched or what not before, and it feels bad at the time, but the sting fades. Sometimes people just have falling outs, friendships fade and new one's begin. In high school I thought those friends would be my friends for the rest of my life, and while I still talk to them, we're far from close anymore. People grow up and apart. Don't feel bad, it happens to everyone.

Don't focus on the negative things and people in your life, focus on the positive. I know thats easy to say, but its all you really can do. There's always a silver lining, no matter how much you have to squint to see it.

[eleanor]

[font=trebuchet ms] I can't really say that my past week/month has been bad, but I sort of get where you're coming from.

I just started college this fall and it feels sort of weird. My college friends aren't exactly what I'd expected, and I'm not as close with them as I was my long-time high school friends (understandably, since it's only first semester). But at the same time my high school friends and I are still close but it's different. One of them is still my best friend, but the other two I'm becoming indifferent towards. So it feels like I'm drifting and I haven't settled down yet. I don't consider Emory my home but when I came home for Thanksgiving I missed it anyway.

Also I have an unfathomable amount of studying that I have to start immediately when I get back to campus, which is in like 3 hours. Finals are going to drag my body through hell and back, I can tell already.

Romance-wise, I'm completely infatuated with a guy on my hall, lol. But having a real crush after a long period of "I don't like anyone" is sort of fun. [/font]

[Rachmaninoff]

I think we all have those weeks where everything seems to go wrong. I haven't had one recently, but I have in the past. o_O Sounds like you just need to take some time off, even if it's only an evening, to relax and chill out.

[Darren]

I think I'm cursed...
I thought this week was going to go a little better. But I was wrong. My grandpa passed away and now I have a funeral to go to right in the middle of finals.

[Korey]

[FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"]I had someone relate this to me when I was going through tough times, and I think it'd be good for you to hear this as well.

"Strong people don't complain, they don't question why things happen. Even when they are at their weakest, the strongest people stay solid under the biggest amount of pressure. The world could be ending around them, and yet they still chug forward. Fall down six times, get up seven."

It's important in this sort of situation that you try to find some light in the situations around you and not focus on the negative, even if it's currently enveloping you. Take some time for yourself after your grandfather's funeral. Go out to your favorite spot, take some friends, enjoy life. It works wonders, trust me. Most importantly....

Live life for yourself and only yourself. [/FONT]

[Sangome]

[SIZE="1"]To be quite honest with you, I don't remember the last time I've had a full, good week. Good days, maybe, but something always happens to make my weeks miserable. If it doesn't, then it's just boring with nothing exciting happening at all.

I'll probably have some better weeks once my winter break starts, though. Fricken tired of the stress.

[b]Edit:[/b] Oh wow I just saw your other post...my condolences. :([/SIZE]

[eleanor]

[font=trebuchet ms] I'm sorry, that really is terrible. I can't imagine going through finals right now and having to deal with the death of a loved one. I don't know how your college works, but hopefully you can fix the times and such... I hope the best for you.

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[Raiha]

[COLOR="DarkOrchid"][FONT="Times New Roman"]Life and death happen to people every day, but that's no reason to let it get you down. When people die, mourning is all well and good, but sometimes sympathy from others can become the only sustaining force in your life instead of relying on inner strength to overcome hardships, difficulties, and other bull that life likes to hurl in your face.

I've been having some good weeks with minor disappointments, but there's nothing like hard work to distract yourself from disappointment and trouble. In fact, if I hadn't been keeping myself purposely busy, I'd probably be less happy.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[Darren]

[quote name='Raiha'][COLOR="DarkOrchid"][FONT="Times New Roman"]but there's nothing like hard work to distract yourself from disappointment and trouble. In fact, if I hadn't been keeping myself purposely busy, I'd probably be less happy.[/FONT][/COLOR][/QUOTE]
Yep, I know exactly what you mean. I've been keeping myself extra busy with my papers I have to write. And I intentionally made plans for tomorrow night. (Because usually I don't go out on weekends) It's helping, and I've been able to talk to most of my friends and family and their support is also helping.

I've also cleared my schedule with all of my professors. So hopefully taking off Tuesday and Wednesday won't affect my ability to study for finals all that much.

[ChibiHorsewoman]

[color=#9933ff]Darren FIrst of all my deepest sympathy with you and your family. Losing someone is hard enough but losing someone near the holidays is positively horrendous. I'm sorry... and sorry is quite honestly the sorriest word ever invented. It comes around too late to do anything.

That said oh so eloquently[/color]

[quote name='Darren'][SIZE="1"]Ever had one of those weeks, where you either just want to sleep or scream very loudly at innocent babies to make yourself feel better? (Okay, maybe not as far as screaming at babies, but definitely screaming at something)[/SIZE][/QUOTE]

[color=#9933ff] I had three years of that- it's called a divorce. :animeswea

But if you want to know of a week that makes you want to scream- this one has been a real hoot.

Sunday was pretty easy at work, Yeah I stayed a bit after but no biggy

Monday was utter hell. A GI virus is starting to go through one side of the building and two residents puked a lot and got sent out with pnuemonia. So they had four people on one side of the building dealing with that and I was on the other side holding down the fort because no one over there was that bad- only 2 people and no one was puking thank God. But there was a lot of laundry to finish. And I'm only one person so by the time 11PM rolls around I go into the breakroom and tell the new woman (who I knew from like 3 years ago from previous jobs) about the fact that all hell broke loose and we had two people sent out to the hospital. Her response was a real snotty well it's your job to do the laundry not mine. Christ sake. She's over night and the residents are asleep what does she think she can do with her time? I do over nights too and we do laundry- I'm 3-11 and I have residents who are awake sorry I have other things to do. But no I just walk.

Tuesday was boring, so we'll just jump to Wednesday where we had more of the crazy and the GI virus. I also helped out the new LPN so I didn't get a break. Oh yeah and I was also helping other residents on the other side of the building because that's just how I am. So the same woman from Monday comes in and says that if there is any laundry on her side and it was my job to do the laundry she isn't doing it because it isn't her job and she doesn't get paid for it. And if it is mine it means I'm not doing my job and she's calling the RN. Well I got mad and said, that I had residents to take care of for most of my 8 hours and she can go ahead and call the RN.

Thursday I caught the GI bug and was hugging the toilet then hugging a trashcan because I coldn't just hug a toilet.

Today was annoying because that woman from MOnday and Wednesday had to make some comments about me not doing my work and being lazy. SO we had to do peer mediation where she lied and said that I refused to do rounds with her or help other people with their residents.

If I was twenty years younger I'd cut off her hair and feed it to her, but since this is the adult world I'll just wait for her to get herself fired.[/color]

[chibi-master]

[quote name='ChibiHorsewoman'][color=#9933ff]If I was twenty years younger I'd cut off her hair and feed it to her, but since this is the adult world I'll just wait for her to get herself fired.[/color][/QUOTE]

I'm 14 and readily available to carry through the revenge you need done! HIRE ME!:smirk:

And sorry, Darren...wow, there's nothing I can really say that you haven't heard at this point...I'm sure the sympathy may get on your nerves sooner or later too...Good luck.

[Roxie Faye]

[color=#9933cc]I'm sorry to hear about your awful week, and about your grandpa. =(

I can't say I've had one of those lately, but I have had them and I know how you feel. (Funnily enough, I'm pretttty sure this guy is still seeing his "ex" behind me, and I have to deal with that soon.) I've let myself let boys completely ruin my day to the point of skipping class because of it. I've had "friends" ignore me once they found out I wore gothic lolita.

But the key words in those sentence are "I've let MYSELF let ________ upset me." Crap is gonna happen, does happen, but how we deal with it is the important part.

And no, we're not all perfect beings or gods, and no, we can't all deal with it all the time. (I.e.: skipping class because of a boy...) It's okay to be upset for a while, but you can't let it rule your life forever. Talk to someone about it, write it in a journal/blog, make a song about it. Play video games or read a book to get your mind off it. Things will get better - we've just got to slog through until then. ^^;

I also liked Korey's advice, please take it to heart:
[quote name='Korey'][FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"]Live life for yourself and only yourself. [/FONT][/QUOTE]

I'd also like to add: try not to take yourself too seriously. Sometimes I get so bogged down in things that I just need to take a step back and say, "This is actually so ludicrious it's funny. I'm not going to waste my time on these people/this stuff anymore. Moving on..."

Good luck with everything - hope it get's better! *hugs*[/color]