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6 month wait for Steel Ball Run episode 2??? How dare you do this to me Netflix!? As an avid sailor of the high seas I knew I was right all along not to financially support their nonsense. 😆
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Just about a week left until the National Decision Deadline and for the life of me I cannot make a decision. Rather than pick a school, my indecisive self has chosen to drag this out by accepting my IS seat (no seat deposit required) and simultaneously putting a deposit down on an OOS school (where husband is stationed). Can I split myself in half?
 
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I think I found my first grey hair during my 4th year, but it was like... WHITE. Not even grey. I told myself that my dad went fully grey in his 20s, so I should consider myself lucky.

Now I dye my hair crazy colors so no one knows if or how much grey is in there.
 
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currently feeling sad. i cried on my flight back from one of my vet school visits. coming from the Caribbean, living there my whole life to move out to a cold, solitary and a lot more calm environment is like a whole 180 turn to what Im used to. I had to break the news of my decision to my friends who had entered to a southern state school with me, and i absolutely hated it. Im now literally 1 latinx student in the whole class, and only 1/4 in the whole school (must confirm). I have no idea how I got here, but im so happy and so sad at the same time. i will miss my friends so much, and recently I lost two family members in a span of 4 months who never learned about me making this huge step to achieving my dreams. they always came to visit me home for my birthday, I didn't know last year would be the last bday I would see them. I wish life was a lil different. definitely feeling the pressure of this decision in my life right now
 
I have really good dental insurance so I actually visit the dentist 4 times a year. I have poor teeth genetics so I have to stay on top of things.

I am much worse about going to the doctor…prior to 2026 I had visited the doctor a single time in a decade. Awful I know. But in 2026 I had to get a new insurance company because my job phased out the plan I had been on. The new plan gives you a virtual GP and I was initially skeptical of my doctor working directly for the insurance company, but it’s been surprisingly good? Very accessible and there’s no out of pocket costs for the virtual visits, plus if the virtual doctor recommends you see an in-person visit with another GP or specialist that’s all covered as well. So far this year I’ve had multiple appointments including dermatology, OBGYN, lab work, nutrition counseling…all for free (well, aside from my $100/mo premium). Making up for lost time even if I do hate going to the doctor. I am very lucky I have been healthy so far in life, I don’t condone skipping the doctor for almost 10 years.
 
JaynaAli said:
I have really good dental insurance so I actually visit the dentist 4 times a year. I have poor teeth genetics so I have to stay on top of things.

I am much worse about going to the doctor…prior to 2026 I had visited the doctor a single time in a decade. Awful I know. But in 2026 I had to get a new insurance company because my job phased out the plan I had been on. The new plan gives you a virtual GP and I was initially skeptical of my doctor working directly for the insurance company, but it’s been surprisingly good? Very accessible and there’s no out of pocket costs for the virtual visits, plus if the virtual doctor recommends you see an in-person visit with another GP or specialist that’s all covered as well. So far this year I’ve had multiple appointments including dermatology, OBGYN, lab work, nutrition counseling…all for free (well, aside from my $100/mo premium). Making up for lost time even if I do hate going to the doctor. I am very lucky I have been healthy so far in life, I don’t condone skipping the doctor for almost 10 years.
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You 🤝 me 🤝 knocking out all the medical things

This past year I both convinced myself I was dying (apparently I wasn’t) and then figured I should get my crap together and go do all the things while I’m still on my decent state employee insurance. Did a full cardiovascular workup, vein imaging, colonoscopy, dermatology, and first eye appointments in like a decade lol.

Shout out to my awesome primary care who is cool, around my age I think, also a triathlete, and doesn’t mind when I cry due to anxiety haha. Like hell yeah girl I’ll give you a Xanax before the appointment nbd. I will miss her when I’m in school 😅
 
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JaynaAli said:
well, aside from my $100/mo premium
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The spouse is paying $500/mo for both of us 😬. The coverage is incredible but geez.
supershorty said:
have a history of medical trauma that led to a deep mistrust of the human medical profession, which I recognize is weird for a doctor lo
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Same! I’ve been forced to get more relaxed about it as I’ve gotten older and more things started impacting my ability to function. I’m super chill with my PCP though; the only doctor I’ve ever felt like listens, we always chat about school (he’s always shocked to learn we learn very similar things lol), and he’s so willing to be like “idk go see the specialist”.
kitzsuna said:
colonoscopy
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I technically need one. No way in hell am I doing it though lol.
 
kitzsuna said:
I honestly didn’t think it was that bad! Not at all like my parents made it out to be anyways. The worst part was the day of because they were running 2+ hours behind so being very dehydrated and hungry was zero fun. But as soon as I was hooked up to fluids I felt way better lol
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Agreed, I thought being hungry and sleep-deprived from the night before (because you know, constant need for the toilet) were the worst parts
 
The wall in my bathroom is imploding. 🙂 I assume because the previous homeowner was a ****ing ******* who thought he could and should do all the plumbing and electrical work by himself even though he had no idea what he was doing. My white coat ceremony is this weekend so we're about to have company and now everyone is going to have to share my sister's bathroom. Not to mention how expensive it's going to be to replace all the rotted wood (and probably the shower stall itself). And I don't know when tf that will happen because I'm in class for another week and a half and then I start rotations. I have anxious dogs who don't like people in the home so I really don't want anyone to be there when me or my sister isn't home. I am stressed.
Picture so you can see how my life is molding and crumbling.
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potentialsheltervet said:
The wall in my bathroom is imploding. 🙂 I assume because the previous homeowner was a ****ing ******* who thought he could and should do all the plumbing and electrical work by himself even though he had no idea what he was doing. My white coat ceremony is this weekend so we're about to have company and now everyone is going to have to share my sister's bathroom. Not to mention how expensive it's going to be to replace all the rotted wood (and probably the shower stall itself). And I don't know when tf that will happen because I'm in class for another week and a half and then I start rotations. I have anxious dogs who don't like people in the home so I really don't want anyone to be there when me or my sister isn't home. I am stressed.
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My dad said we might as well just gut the whole bathroom because who tf knows how far this extends. My bathroom is TINY (think 2x2 Sims bathroom) and my elbows knock the light switches when I dry off after showering; my mom keeps bringing up expanding the bathroom, but the way it's placed in the basement means that's not possible. Still... maybe they can put in a full size toilet instead of a mini one because my toilet is smaller than standard and leads to "hanging cheeks".
 
I'm sorry PSV. I grew up in a house where our bathroom was in the middle of the structure with no good ventilation, you could touch every wall from the center, and chronic mold and mildew problems. I also helped my cousin demo and gut most of his house. It's INCREDIBLY unfun.
potentialsheltervet said:
my toilet is smaller than standard and leads to "hanging cheeks".
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This is quite the image :mooning:
 
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2nd oven fire in four months... and this was an entirely different oven (and different province). Last time it was the element, this time it was the coil stovetop that just started flaming as I boiled water. Luckily I come from a family of firefighters so I got it out with no damage except to the burner coil. Idk what's wrong with me but I think I should stop cooking!
 
_rae_ said:
This is quite the image :mooning:
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When I used my toilet for the first time, I was like huh... surely my butt hasn't always been this large? Can't even fit on the seat 😭
overcastkidjuno said:
2nd oven fire in four months... and this was an entirely different oven (and different province). Last time it was the element, this time it was the coil stovetop that just started flaming as I boiled water. Luckily I come from a family of firefighters so I got it out with no damage except to the burner coil. Idk what's wrong with me but I think I should stop cooking!
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I regret to inform you that you might be a sim.
 
_rae_ said:
PSV over here secretly a slim thic baddie
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My dream is to have legs like Godzilla so the ground thunders when I walk. I want people to see me and go now that's a muscular woman. That's a lady who can open any jar.
Unfortunately my body is really good at giving out, giving up, and giving in, so building muscle is... not the easiest. But I'm doing my first 5k on Saturday anyway 😤
 
I don't have medical anxiety I'm just bad at appointments in general. I was like two years overdue on a pap until a week ago. My gynecologist was like "and who is your PCP" and I'm like girlie you're it lol.

Anyway I got a gentle talking to ("at your age you'll need to pay attention to recommended screenings!") and a recommendation to a colleague. Sigh. As if my knees don't remind me I'm in my thirties regularly...
 
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Can y'all indulge me in a very silly rant?

It's not like I'm unaccustomed to the grind. I grinded all through high school, a gap year, and college. We're talking 70 hour weeks, so yes, I know I can do it. However, I have now taken two very light years. One, full time work with part time classes, and one working "full" time (probably 30-35 hours a week on average). I have been sleeping 9-10 hours a night, enjoying time with friends, going out to dinner (yay disposable income!) cooking and baking several days a week (we won't talk about the 15-20 pounds I've gained), picking up new hobbies, and basking in the sun. Even with this, I want more free time now— I want to ride my horse more and spend more time at pottery, and frankly, work even less than I already do. And then, four months from now: VET SCHOOL. Obviously I'm excited. Life long dream, right? But I'll have to go back to the grind, super intense school plus I'll have to work 8-10 hours a week even my first semester to keep my current clients. I KNOW, it's the privilege of a lifetime, but I wish it involved a little more time to... chill. I know my future as an equine vet will not involve much time to chill either. And my favorite way to chill is to drag my partner along to my little activities, but he'll be as busy as I am in medical school so even when I have free time I won't get to drag him with me.

Thank you for indulging me. Would love the perspective of anyone who found time to chill in vet school and can assuage my fears.
 
Second, less silly rant related to the medical situation... I have actually been rather proactive about going to the doctor and went to an oncologist to get tested for the BRCA1 and 2 genes... and it takes THREE weeks for them to get back to me with a result that will tell me whether or not I have an 80% lifetime chance of cancer.
 
HorseObsessed said:
Can y'all indulge me in a very silly rant?

It's not like I'm unaccustomed to the grind. I grinded all through high school, a gap year, and college. We're talking 70 hour weeks, so yes, I know I can do it. However, I have now taken two very light years. One, full time work with part time classes, and one working "full" time (probably 30-35 hours a week on average). I have been sleeping 9-10 hours a night, enjoying time with friends, going out to dinner (yay disposable income!) cooking and baking several days a week (we won't talk about the 15-20 pounds I've gained), picking up new hobbies, and basking in the sun. Even with this, I want more free time now— I want to ride my horse more and spend more time at pottery, and frankly, work even less than I already do. And then, four months from now: VET SCHOOL. Obviously I'm excited. Life long dream, right? But I'll have to go back to the grind, super intense school plus I'll have to work 8-10 hours a week even my first semester to keep my current clients. I KNOW, it's the privilege of a lifetime, but I wish it involved a little more time to... chill. I know my future as an equine vet will not involve much time to chill either. And my favorite way to chill is to drag my partner along to my little activities, but he'll be as busy as I am in medical school so even when I have free time I won't get to drag him with me.

Thank you for indulging me. Would love the perspective of anyone who found time to chill in vet school and can assuage my fears.
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Really quick I figured out that I wanted to prioritize my life and health while balancing school, not solely prioritize only school. I'm older so I have less reserves for exhaustion than some of my younger classmates. I kinda let go of having all As, I do decently and have passed my classes thus far with a reasonable mixed A/B/Cs GPA. Its about priorities - mine is coming out of vet school a functioning human with intact relationships.
 
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ESD_2029 said:
Really quick I figured out that I wanted to prioritize my life and health while balancing school, not solely prioritize only school. I'm older so I have less reserves for exhaustion than some of my younger classmates. I kinda let go of having all As, I do decently and have passed my classes thus far with a reasonable mixed A/B/Cs GPA. Its about priorities - mine is coming out of vet school a functioning human with intact relationships.
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I am also old and while I grind hard for most of the week, Saturdays and part of Friday night is dedicated to just me and what I want to do. So I don't let school things get in the way of it. I am driven sure, I know my future is going to be full of hard work, but I will always make time for me.
 
HorseObsessed said:
plus I'll have to work 8-10 hours a week even my first semester to keep my current clients
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I do not know your situation or your clients, but if possible, I would like to gently recommend against this. I was averaging about 10 hours a week (8 one week, 12 the next) my first and second semester and my grades and my physical and mental wellbeing suffered. I had managed 2-3 jobs every semester in college, as well as a full time job and two weekly volunteer positions the year before I went to school. It's not that I think you're not capable or not "tough enough", this would be my advice to any person. I won't beat a dead horse, but if you're able to even get it to 4-6 hours, I think it would be a marked improvement.
 
_rae_ said:
I do not know your situation or your clients, but if possible, I would like to gently recommend against this. I was averaging about 10 hours a week (8 one week, 12 the next) my first and second semester and my grades and my physical and mental wellbeing suffered. I had managed 2-3 jobs every semester in college, as well as a full time job and two weekly volunteer positions the year before I went to school. It's not that I think you're not capable or not "tough enough", this would be my advice to any person. I won't beat a dead horse, but if you're able to even get it to 4-6 hours, I think it would be a marked improvement.
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I'll second this. I worked a lot during vet school (frequently did overnight shifts in the hospital 2 nights/week), but I strongly recommend not working much during your first semester in order to give yourself a fair chance to figure out how you're going to study, exist, etc. while adapting to the firehose of information that is a DVM program. It's going to be a challenge no matter what, but try to be kind to yourself and give yourself the best chance of success for when it's brand new.

Once you've done that and know what you need to do for you, picking up additional hours of other things is not that bad - I worked up to 3 jobs when I was in vet school, but I think I would have drowned trying to do it my first semester.
 
_rae_ said:
I do not know your situation or your clients, but if possible, I would like to gently recommend against this. I was averaging about 10 hours a week (8 one week, 12 the next) my first and second semester and my grades and my physical and mental wellbeing suffered. I had managed 2-3 jobs every semester in college, as well as a full time job and two weekly volunteer positions the year before I went to school. It's not that I think you're not capable or not "tough enough", this would be my advice to any person. I won't beat a dead horse, but if you're able to even get it to 4-6 hours, I think it would be a marked improvement.
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Alas, I know this to be good advice, but I have 3-4 very good clients that are staying with me on zoom and paying me a ridiculous amount to do so. Luckily they are all flexible and are very understanding of me needing to cancel once in a while. I have been tutoring these kids for 3+ years and can not afford to lose the business.
 
HorseObsessed said:
Alas, I know this to be good advice, but I have 3-4 very good clients that are staying with me on zoom and paying me a ridiculous amount to do so. Luckily they are all flexible and are very understanding of me needing to cancel once in a while. I have been tutoring these kids for 3+ years and can not afford to lose the business.
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Understandable! Please just make sure you MAKE time (not find, not try, make) to take care of yourself in other ways. First year is a beast.
 
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