I got an 88% on my midterm! Not bad. It's the highest by far that I've heard out of my fellow students, and that's always a good feeling. Maybe February will turn things around after all. I've finished my 50 questions, by the way! I hope you've enjoyed them.
#1 & #2 #3 #4 to #5 #6 to #14 #15 to #20 #21 to #30 #31 #32 to #36 #37 to #43 44. When is it time to stop calculating risk and rewards, and just go ahead and do what you know is right?
I'm very against making lists of Pros or Cons. Ninety-nine percent of the time, I know my end-decision. Even if it goes against what I logically calculate as successful odds, I find it hard to ignore that hunch inside me. One choice always feels better than the other one in the end. It's important to depend on that instinct, as long as you know you're not only doing just what you want.
45. If we learn from our mistakes, why are we always so afraid to make a mistake?
Just because we learn from them doesn't mean they're not painful lessons. I don't know about you, but I'm naturally afraid of pain. I'm brave enough to go through with it most of the time though. I would say that, in general, most learning is a painful process. It's up to us to decide whether or not the pain is worth the knowledge gained.
For instance, I'm in nursing school. It's a shit ton of pain. But also a shit ton of gain!
46. What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?
Hm, not sure. I pretty much do whatever I please without worrying that anyone will judge me. Probably the person I worry most about judging me is my mother. She's the one who I hold things back from (like Justin, for example) until they're over, and then I tell her. Just easier. She can't complain about all that's gone wrong once I've already done it and nothing bad happened. :)
47. When was the last time you noticed the sound of your own breathing?
Um. Earlier today when I was running?
48. What do you love? Have any of your recent actions openly expressed this love?
I love Justin. More than almost anything. And I think recent actions have proved that I love taking care of people, being independent, and dogs. Especially dogs. I have clear loves in my life that I try to devote enough energy to, because they're so important.
49. In 5 years from now, will you remember what you did yesterday? What about the day before that? Or the day before that?
I probably won't remember the past few days, but I will remember last Thursday with Angel. I don't think I can ever forget that. In general I won't forget nursing school either and how tough it is. I won't forget the exhaustion of studying and worrying about grades. Although I may miss it eventually, I bet it will take me a while to go back.
I'm afraid that I won't be able to get back into school mode once I get out. Will a year of only work be too long? Will it put me off of studying and exams forever? That's my biggest fear.
50. Decisions are being made right now. The question is: Are you making them for yourself, or are you letting others make them for you?
Oh, this bitch called life? I'm rocking her world. ;)