anarchisttiger

I had SUCH a vivid dream last night that I was accepted to Iowa, I had to wake myself up and check the portal. I even posted on here in my dream. Let’s hope it’s a premonition!

I can't mcfreakin believe it!!

You can do silks and pole at any size! I think you should just try. You might surprise yourself. It would really be a shame for you to put off things you desire because you’re unhappy with your size. That’s some diet culture shit and who needs that?

I am ALSO interested in aerial silks! But I want to do hoop more than silks. The amount of muscle it takes to do either is totally unexpected – I think that’s a great goal and way to pass the time!

My opinion is simply this – you probably shouldn’t write from the POV of another ethnicity or culture unless you’ve done your research, including sensitivity research and whether or not the story would be appropriate. There are plenty of POC, trans*folks, WOC, and so on to tell their own stories.

I'm getting married in two months and we're talking about buying a house. BUT we have to wait until admission decisions are in, and I'm the type of person who just starts going for it once I make up my mind -- so waiting on decisions, IF I'm going to move out of state, and AM I going to buy a house?! Too many variables! So much unknown! My brain is melting! I also went down the craigslist/rent rabbit hole. UC Irvine is a pipe dream.

I taught myself how to embroider. Now I’m getting back into cooking and nutrition.

Any time my phone rings, my heart jumps!

Exactly. It's like those Facebook groups from undergrad. Was anyone else in those? Anyway, the folks in my life are sick of hearing me obsess and worry so I'm glad I have y'all to commiserate with. I just made the schedule for the next 3 weeks at my job and realized by the end of it, we all might have been accepted somewhere!! Or, strongly suspect rejection. But hopefully acceptance

That's the dream, eh? Enter a program with a friend. Though not yet in a program, I'm already nervous about meeting a bunch of strangers!

I'm 29 and if I get in, I will be 30 as the program is starting.

Here are some inspiring words from my younger sister who talked me down today: "Every writer thinks they're mediocre. My friend [who is in the MFA poetry program at VCU] is amazing but they always think they aren't. So it comes with the territory. All of academia is about competition and feeling like you're not good enough. It begins with applications. It's all designed to make you feel not good enough. And you just have to believe in yourself because you are good enough so the task is to find the level of self-belief that propels you through."

Bruh same edit: on second thought, I only applied to the schools I want to attend so I guess there’s no point regretting my decision just because of the acceptance rate.

Not as bad as I feared! Really puzzling over why I felt it necessary to submit a story I wrote based on a dream – totally bizarre involving Jake Gyllenhaal and poop. Definitely memorable.

Now I want to reread my sample too, but I’m scared! I’m glad it worked out for you.

Oh absolutely. I asked my partner last night why everyone I know except me believes I’ll get in. It’s so frustrating to be a confident person otherwise until it comes to my writing. I think it’s the massive amount of competition – of course I don’t believe I’m* a garbage writer, but how do I compare to other writers? Surely I’m not The Best, and surely there are enough other great writers applying to edge me out.

I had about a 50/50 mix of first and third.

I’m scared of popping into a portal one day under the assumption nothing has changed, only to find myself rejected! Nightmare fuel.

I’ve been taking a break from writing but it’s time to start on some poetry again. I do performance art and I need some new material.

Same, just knowing will be enough. I’m sure it’s a sentiment we all share!

I’ll feel better in mid-February! I’m very envious of your zen.

The stress of waiting woke me up along with a fussy cat, so here I am!

I wonder if we have any mutuals! Omg the VMFA is such an amazing museum and it's FREE. There is a lot of stuff to do too -- I'd say Richmond itself the most exciting thing about VCU. The general college is pretty mediocre but the art and medical schools are very good.

I went to the theatre school so I can't comment on the literary department. It has also changed a LOT since I've been there but I'm happy to answer any specific questions you have! I do know a current student in the poetry program and they really like it.

I’m from southern Virginia and did my undergrad at VCU! I lived there for 7 years.