Comments on: a teeny update

By: Special K

Special K — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:25:30 +0000

Over a decade ago, my first semester in college, I HATED IT! SO many changes. Please, please, please, be patient with yourself. Try to spend one day just dating yourself and not calling home. If you haven’t clicked with anyone, ask them to go to a movie with you or go get pedicures. If that seems too big, GO ON YOUR OWN. This is not the time to be hard on yourself. What would feel comforting?

By: Katharina

Katharina — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:16:50 +0000

Oh no! I know we don’t know each other personally, but if you want someone to e-mail or whatever you can reach me at onthepolkadot@hotmail.com or knollk@vcu.edu. It’s definitely hard and takes some time adjusting to. I remember when I went to Germany after high school, and I called my mom everyday, went online to chat with her, and cried a lot. I felt so far away and the only place I wanted to be was home. But once you start integrating yourself more and getting a hang of things, it’ll be easy. Take care girl. My heart is with you and I wish you the best!

p.s. of course we won’t forget you! that’s crazy talk!

http://www.ohonemorething.wordpress.com

By: Damjana

Damjana — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:25:26 +0000

We understand it. It just takes time so that things get settled. Good luck!

By: psychoj1

psychoj1 — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:34:03 +0000

I TOTALLY understand!! Take as much time as you need, relax, take a deep breath, do some yoga, drink some tea, etc. It’s all going to be okay! It will! Feel free to email me is you ever need to!!
<3 jess
xoxoxo

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:24:52 +0000

JB- I hope you feel better soon. The homesickness does get better, but I’m not gonna lie…I have sad days where I really really just miss home (and I’m 24 and in my 7th year of post-high school ed)! My mom always used to remind me to just “do the next thing.” Take things one at a time, and remember to breathe. As you get busier and get to know people, you’ll build up a support system that will make it a little easier while you’re away from home.

Love and hugs!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:53:15 +0000

aw, love – i’m so sorry to hear about the homesickness! I can COMPLETELY relate.. i experienced the same thing when i was away at school — don’t let the stress hinder all of your amazing progress! ED loves to hit us hard during times of weakness, don’t let him! you’re stronger than him girl! try to invest you mind in to positive coping mechanisms: read, write, journal, color, yoga – anything!

stay positive girl – i’m always here for you if you need anything!
lots of love,
Jenny

By: Holly (The Healthy Everythingtarian)

Holly (The Healthy Everythingtarian) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:05:19 +0000

oh my dear…no worries! you will get through it. it is definitely hard at first, but things like this require an adjustment period. keep hanging in there, and i know things will get better

lots of hugs,
holly

By: Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope

Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:19:51 +0000

It’s always hard to be away from your family for so long! Just try to keep up your positive, upbeat attitude and hang in there. I promise things will get better as you begin to adjust to your new setting and get a normal routine going. Just keep busy (not too hard in college, right?) and stay positive!

xxoo
Heather

By: Shelby

Shelby — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:45:17 +0000

Aw hun! Hang in there! Sending you lots of love <3

By: veganfritz

veganfritz — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:53:15 +0000

Nah, I’m not forgetting about you. & pony up, things will get better. Stay gold.