Posted by llrrrpp on August 12, 2006, at 20:51:47
In reply to Re: Ugh. I'm feeling needy » Racer, posted by Dinah on August 12, 2006, at 20:15:03
Racer,
you're going to do really well on the test. I know it's hard, but you can do it. I totally agree with letting the housework slide. If your Mr. X is bugging the crap out of you, get out of the house! I like to study at a cafe or at the library. Anywhere where there is a table and a chair.I'm not a neat freak, but finals week my place is immaculately clean. I find that I cannot get my mind organized until my place is organized. Well, sometimes that's just not realistic. Then I go to a place that's already organized (like a library). something about the smell of the books...
I wrote my master's thesis at Panera bread on saturday mornings. I would get more done there in 2 uninterupted hours than all week at work or home. It helped that they have free refills on coffee... I think?
Can you ask your Mr. X for a bit of help? Tell him you're super stressed out about your exam, and that maybe you're blowing things out of proportion, but that you just need a little more support for the next few days. That it would mean a lot to you if he could take care of a few extra tasks, like picking up the living room, or getting dinner ready. You can also give him a heads up that you are going through a tough time and that it's really important that you get good nutrition- see if he wants to go out to a restaurant tomorrow?
Anyways, you are deserving of love, and loveable. It has NOTHING to do with your academic achievement whatsoever! Sometimes people just don't notice things that are right under their noses- so don't be afraid to ask for a little extra help, loving, support, or space. Just ask, and then take it.
I'm a crappy maid myself. it's been a while since finals week... so? who cares? It'll all work out. Really. rinse and repeat.
-ll
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