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"My First Day" |
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The Shadow in Blue Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 493EL, Michigan 
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Overcome by anxiety I wander around campus Like a chicken with no head Dazed and confused Praying for some refuge But instead I dig myself Into a hole Ambling and rambling While I nervously Fidget with my necklace And so I retreat into my dorm Hopelessly praying For a better day Just another chance At this collegiate game |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear The Shadow in Blue, You'll do fine Hon. College is new to everyone, and they all have a case of the nerves. Relax, I went through that back in 1956 when I was an old guy of 20. I had flunked two years in grade school. Love Bobby |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Keep up that smile my dear And you will see how life will change for the better. Good luck. Lindsay |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
It's amazing how quickly you get used to it and make new friends. Good Luck. Ida |
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Bob K Member Elite
since 2007-11-03
Posts 4208 |
Dear Shadow, You gonna let a couple of terrible optimists spoil a perfectly good anxiety attack? Think of it as another gift from home that keeps on giving. You're supposed to feel guilty about making your own religious decisions, too, and now you're in a new place and scared about that. If I ever heard of a case of normal neurosis acting at its most normal, I think this just about takes the cake. Pretty soon you'll be feeling guilty for having a wicked wandering eye, and we all know where that leads—yup, extra time studying, with all the rest of the normal neurotics in the dorm, and a lot of speculation. How neurotic can you get. Or maybe you might make friends, as if you'll have time for that. It'll cut into your worrying time. Actually, sounds pretty on schedule to me. Can't wait to hear about the terrors of the second day. There will be some. I know this. I really really do. Shadow, I'm so proud of you I could squeak. Don't change a darn thing, you're doing fine. Just fine. Bob K. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, Jill, I remember my "First Day" in Nursing School. So many things went wrong! The powers that be never registered me a room in the dorm! I kept waiting and waiting for name to be called out Finally I asked why I hadn't been assigned a room yea and to my chagrin, they said there wasn't one! They ended up putting me in an old decrepit dorm with all the all the senior students. I was away from my classmates and felt so alone. To make a 'sad' story short, I made some great friends who ended up teaching me many things about nursing and gave me a leg up on all of my classmates! I would also have nightmares about getting lost and not finding my classes ~ which were reflections of my reality! In time I settled in and learned the ropes and found my way around! Sheesh! I truly do understand how you must have felt! Things will most definitely improve and you'll fit right in and be comfortable with your new surroundings, your classes, and all the new people that will be coming into your life! Love and a comforting hug, Linda  |
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The Shadow in Blue Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 493EL, Michigan |
So, as you can see in my latest post, I'm starting to discover myself in this lovely college realm, however rocky the path and I would just like to thank you all for your words of encouragement. It means a lot to me. And Bob, day two was a lesser degree of yesterday until I, as my best friend puts it, "got over" my, at the time, lingering anxiety. So, hopefully now I can commence on my surely interesting and probably rocky path. Oh, and studying sounds fun, especially with my wandering eye.  (and yes I had to go there) Jill |
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Bob K Member Elite
since 2007-11-03
Posts 4208 |
Good for you Jill! I'm proud of that eye of yours. Enjoy! Enjoy! And remember, there's always a little extra room for anxiety, it's like dessert. Just don't gorge yourself. |
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The Shadow in Blue Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 493EL, Michigan |
That simile was so...amusing. I've never actually thought of anxiety like at desert. So is it like Cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving/Christmas- a seasonal thing? Although, I might just skimp on that particular desert moreso now. Although I might season with it. (I think I killed the food metaphor now.) |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Jill, I am so glad that you are getting used to things. Just when you think you have it under control, it all explodes again. That's the fun (and stress) of college - but I am sure you will do fine and enjoy the heck out of yourself. Keep us posted! Ali |
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The Shadow in Blue Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 493EL, Michigan |
Why did you have to be right Alison, sans the fun. |
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