SA, you'll do fine on the GRE. If you think you did badly, I think you have an option to not have it scored, at the end, though I don't know that I would take that option. I did decent on it and I am really dumb. I even did OK on the math.

My advice is to not look at it like a huge crisis/pressure thing. You can always re-take, and I don't think grad school programs are overly reliant on GRE scores. It's just one aspect of many. I think if you can relax into it, and being tired might be a good start, you'll surprise yourself.

Again, you can always re-take.

SA, listen to Nora, for she is wise.

I had more, but I've now forgotten. So, Timelies, hugs and kisses for all Bitches!

also, the eurithomycin (anti-biotic) I'm taking is really, really, really ripping up my GI system. Whitefont: like, urgent and frequent diarrea . ugh. Does anyone have any advice about how to offset it?

I fucking hate antibiotics.

Nora, I'd call the doctor. That doesn't sound good.

I'd call the doctor too. Antibiotics do that sometimes, I understand. Also, can you get probiotics to take? It might ease things for the moment.

I don't think women, or men, that are abused are all unable to physically defend themselves. Which means that even strong people can be abused

Yes. One of the strongest women I know, not even physically, but mentally was abused by her boyfriend. He broke her collarbone. Yet, she never really left him. Her friends effectively kidnapped her while she was out of town, and she achieved clarity then.

Once I got my jaw up off the ground I realised that I don't know if I am immune to that sort of thing. Just because I can kill someone, just because I'd defend myself enthusiastically from a stranger...it's a whole different ball of wax.

But, at least, I have to tools. And I teach other people to have the tools. And sometimes knowing you have the tools is enough. It's better than nothing.

Also, Nora, insent with a late response.

the nurse on call told me to eat yogurt, nature's probiotic! I am eating the yogurt cup I brought from home and will go foraging for more later.

will go foraging for more later

Look out for active cultures.

JenP, I'm glad things went so well. ~ma still headed your way, love.

What ita said regarding yoghurt. If there's a organic or whole foods grocery anywhere near you, load up. It tastes way better too.

Thanks for the GRE advice. I just...I've know that I need to use my test voucher for awhile, and I finally scheduled it a couple weeks ago. But I kept forgetting that I signed up for it. And now it's the day.

Mostly I'm hoping I'll stay awake through it.