redheadedasian Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 My applications are in, and I've already decided to put this out of my mind, because everything I read is just upsetting me more. I heard from two very competitive schools that I am still being considered, but now I'm up against the very best, and both of their applicant pools grew quite a bit So, I'm going to cut back on checking this site obsessively (once a day at the most), but what do I do to stop thinking about this? What are you guys going to do? I already coincidentally planned a hiking/camping trip with my boyfriend during the week of March 11, which is when I am expecting to hear from most of them, and I think a few days without internet will do me good - especially then. Any ideas for before then? Let's give each other suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeful SLP Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I find that taking some time for "me" helps keep me balanced -- I've been reading for pleasure, going out to the bars or parties with my friends at least once a week, and volunteering more. I am on spring break march 10-17, so I will be home a lot (with not much to do, because my boyfriend can't take off work). I'll probably try to work out a lot and work ahead in my classes. then one of my bffs is coming to town to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with me! I'm guessing I will have heard from my top two choices by then, so we will either be celebrating (she already got into an Audiology program this fall) or drowning my sorrows in green beer. I hear you on the gradcafe effect though. It's been hard reading everything in the SLP thread, but I don't think I'm strong enough to pull myself away. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc123xtc Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Buy a lot of cats and cuddle with them. Kelkel, abc123xtc, burgundykitten and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_kita Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I've been working, so luckily I can't wait around all day for the mail to get in. By the time I'm home the postal service already visits. Otherwise, I'm studying to get back in the swing of it, visiting friends, and very happy every Sunday... no offices are open & no mail to obsess over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rem Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Sleeping... I find it more effective than checking thegradcafe forum/email/etc every 10-15 min trina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorindaAfterThyrsis Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I'm using the time to become a better bike mechanic: the task-oriented work keeps me focused on little/manageable things, and the bike grease on my fingers keeps me away from delicate pieces of technology (and thus this forum and my inbox). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stately Plump Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I've spent most of my time mastering the "refresh" button on the results page. Oh, you said non-forum related things to keep busy? Hahahahaha. trina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leahallegra Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Buy a lot of cats and cuddle with them. Lol! Thats exactly what I did! I just adopted this very sweet and very pathetic older stray who is blind in one eye and has (thankfully asymptomatic) feline leukemia virus. Poor baby was dumped in Brooklyn and hasnt stopped purring since I brought her inside. Shes helping me keep my sanity : ) MonkeyPants 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc123xtc Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Cats are a great distraction and lovely cuddlers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redheadedasian Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Yep. Mine is a bit bitey, but wherever I end up, his furry butt is coming with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildviolet Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I'm doing plenty of stuff and keeping my schedule busy, but nothing seems to be helping. I'm usually a great sleeper, but recently I've been waking up in the middle of the night, unable to fall back asleep. Last night, I ended up watching King Corn (the documentary) until four in the morning. As much as I try not to think about it, unconsciously, I think I'll be a mess until everything gets figured out in April. I guess it's the nature of the application process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redheadedasian Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 So now I have been accepted to NYU, but I missed the FAFSA deadline for my program. I can still apply for whatever financial aid is left, and again in the spring, but the idea of footing all that fall tuition is enough to keep me on my toes. I'm only a little less anxious to hear from the others. It is nice to know I'm in somewhere, though. I have an interview for another program in about two weeks, and I think I'll be much less nervous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cokohlik Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 My work has been insanely busy with two major conferences within two weeks of each other. I get to plan those and call a billion people. Busy, busy, busy. But I somehow manage to still check my email, GC, and application statuses multiple times a day. :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhDreams Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Last night, I ended up watching King Corn (the documentary) until four in the morning. Good choice! Yeah, I've made a nice dent in my 200+ Netflix queue because I can't sleep too. wildviolet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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