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briarose Member |
posted 11-29-2005 01:04 PM
  
This past May I was accepted into the nursing program at my school. So I quit my job, applied for welfare, and moved back in with my mom in order to attend school. I completed the first 2 semester classes of nursing. Except that I didn't pass one of the classes which means, I am not allowed to be in the program again until next year. So I have been really bummed out about this. I am now stuck with no job, on welfare, and living with my mom. The welfare program has been really terrific in helping me continue my education and I have applied to another nursing school, and I have been going to workshops to help me do better in my classes in the future. But all I really want is a break from everything. I just want to sit home and veg out. Yeah, and no money for Christmas, and my son's birthday just happens to be the day after Christmas. Well for some reason God never left me without. Just wish I could think of a way to give to others during this time of season. Any suggestions? |
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briarose Member |
posted 11-30-2005 02:40 PM
Recently, this one lady in particular had made me feel like a complete looser. She said that is was wrong that I was happy just barely making it and I was not an over acheiver like her. I settled for less. It really made me sad and angry, because I never saw myself this way. You know for a moment I believed it and my confidence had dropped severly. Then just yesterday I was thinking to myself, well what have I done since my son was born 5 years ago? Lets see I gave birth to him and raised him on my own, I recieved 2 certificates in job training, worked my way up to 2 higher paying jobs. Continued my general education in college, moved into my very own apartment, bought my very own new car, was accepted into the nursing program. And I am barely trying to make it? Yes, lately I have had some shortcomings, but I haven't given up on myself. Gee, I can't believe I even admitted to her that she was right. You know it makes me so peeved. Did I mention she's a 26 year old who has a Masters in Nursing? with no children, no husband. Well, I did tell her we came from two different backgrounds and couldn't completely relate. Yes, she is my age and female, but that is about all the same qualities we have in common. |
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millieham Member |
posted 12-04-2005 11:07 AM
Briar, you previously made a decision to better you and your child's lives. You did not know that you were not going to pass one of the tests. All you know is that you did your best and obviously still doing your best since you are attending workshops to improve your grades for the next go round. You just keep trying and don't give up. Perhaps, in the meantime you can look for partime to help you better provide for you and your kid. Some people are just evil and always want you to doubt yourself. So I wouldn't pay attention to anyway who simply sees fault in me instead my accomplishments and aspirations. As for as gifts, the ones who love will understand if you cannot buy them a gift this year and kids are so easily to please, especially when they are younger. Good Luck! |
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briarose Member |
posted 12-04-2005 11:14 AM
Thank you Millieham! |
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ladybugss Member |
posted 12-04-2005 02:31 PM
Bria - I long to do exactly what you are doing right now. You are successful, and this other woman only did that to you because she is unfulfilled. It does not matter how much money you make. Some of the unhappiest people in the world make millions of dollars. You are great mom who made a decision to do what's best for her family. That my dear shows that you are extremely successful. deb |
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briarose Member |
posted 12-04-2005 06:56 PM
Thank you, I read a quote once that went something like this... My mother drew a distinction between achievement and success. She said that achievement is the knowledge that you have studied and worked hard and done the best that is in you. Success is being praised by others. That is nice but not as important or satisfying. Always aim for achievement and forget about success. Hayes, Helen Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too, can become great --Mark Twain |
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briarose Member |
posted 12-05-2005 10:57 AM
thanks! Rich and Lady, I just liked those quotes, I didn't mean anything else by it. LOL. |
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