You know...

[ari_foxy]

.... I think I'm feeling a little burnt out.

Or perhaps it was just an off day but for a good portion of my day today, I felt like I'd been hit by a bus. And not a long island iced tea in sight. Admittedly, I'm still doing well in my classes but the quality of what I'm turning in isn't my usual 100%. Today I received a project back in Design class

Comments

[shenryyr]

don't burn yourself out so soon; you're far too young for a midlife crisis!

how about... go on a rampage and destroy half the town?

that always helps re-focus and invigorate.

[ari_foxy]

hehe, someone suggested some violent video games.

[nighthowl]

Well you know what I already told you. Didn't know about the C :( I hate C's especially in this field, it can really kill your confidence. Really though, C's are just letters. Its what you put into it that really matters :) Don't beat yourself up. Hang in there buddy :)

[ziabandito555]

the irony is that a C is a good grade its a passing grade. sure it snot what you wanted but it means you still fulfilled the assignment. stupid grade inflation.

[ziabandito555]

as i said... stupid grade inflation

[ziabandito555]

While it is true that breaks are nice and they can really help with the creative process sometimes we can't control when they come just take this in itself as a valuable learning experience and find new ways to decompress.

there i said the "responsible" thing

now is there anythign i can actually do to help you? *nuzzles and hugs*

Honestly man don't let this stuff get you down this was how you felt yesterday maybe with a headache gone and a new day things will be better *nuzzles* *hugs too*

[carol_kitty]

We all have off days. The end result is more important. Keep your eyes on the prize. I know the arts are the hardest subjects to major in. Trust me getting a Bachelors in Music was the hardest thing; harder than Business. I think even the Master's is easier. You can do it. We all face this. Trust me. Keep at it...don't let one grade throw you off. The prize your degree and a decent job. If you need to stop by and visit. We both have been there.

[ari_foxy]

Yeah, but I can't afford to kill myself in the process. In this LJ post, I really toned down what "hit by a bus" really felt like. It wasn't just a headache and an inability to concentrate on what was right in front of me; it was a complete and total shut down of my nervous system or something with a simultaneous feeling of being punched in the back of the neck which in turn, made every muscle in my back clench painfully. I Have NEVER felt that before. Im not a machine, I can't function at 100% all the time. People have because used to me performing at that level. Its not all school-related. There have been family issues at play too as well as personal stuff thats just been mounting. I think its all taken its toll on me to the point where I my body has decided that if I wont listen to it, then it's going to force me to the side of the road or something. Honestly, i've never felt this bad or this tired in my life.

[sabotlours]

Yeah. What Kitty said. If you need an hour or 2 to decompress, Fur Central awaits.