Comments on: Withdrew http://www.walkingwithnora.com/2009/06/21/withdrew/ …through sun, through rain, through life Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:52:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: E.P. http://www.walkingwithnora.com/2009/06/21/withdrew/#comment-2124 E.P. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:02:36 +0000 http://nory.wordpress.com/?p=1207#comment-2124 Good for you! I know it's so hard to give up sometimes (I'm like you), but when you give up something that just isn't worth it, a weight lifts off. I hope you're having a wonderful time and enjoying yourself more now that you don't have to worry about finance! Good for you! I know it’s so hard to give up sometimes (I’m like you), but when you give up something that just isn’t worth it, a weight lifts off.

I hope you’re having a wonderful time and enjoying yourself more now that you don’t have to worry about finance!

]]> By: bellerenee http://www.walkingwithnora.com/2009/06/21/withdrew/#comment-2123 bellerenee Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:03:53 +0000 http://nory.wordpress.com/?p=1207#comment-2123 ”Don’t pick up a box unless you want to carry the load. And if you do pick it up? You can put it back down.” Wow. Just wow. I'm putting that in my back pocket and saving it for later. ”Don’t pick up a box unless you want to carry the load. And if you do pick it up? You can put it back down.”

Wow. Just wow. I’m putting that in my back pocket and saving it for later.

]]> By: Akirah http://www.walkingwithnora.com/2009/06/21/withdrew/#comment-2122 Akirah Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:50:00 +0000 http://nory.wordpress.com/?p=1207#comment-2122 I'm glad you did what was right for you. Sometimes it's hard to admit when you feel in over your head, but in the long run, it's for the best. I think we could all take a good lesson from you. I’m glad you did what was right for you. Sometimes it’s hard to admit when you feel in over your head, but in the long run, it’s for the best. I think we could all take a good lesson from you.

]]> By: sleepyjane http://www.walkingwithnora.com/2009/06/21/withdrew/#comment-2121 sleepyjane Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:38:32 +0000 http://nory.wordpress.com/?p=1207#comment-2121 Go you for making such a decision! I can understand why it was hard, but in the ens you need to take care of yourself. Go you for making such a decision! I can understand why it was hard, but in the ens you need to take care of yourself.

]]> By: Little Miss Obsessive http://www.walkingwithnora.com/2009/06/21/withdrew/#comment-2120 Little Miss Obsessive Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:42:36 +0000 http://nory.wordpress.com/?p=1207#comment-2120 I can definitely understand where you're coming from as I have a hard time quitting things also. But I definitely think you made the right decision and you dropped the class for really smart reasons. Your happiness is important and its better to take your time and do a great job then try to rush through and finish. I can definitely understand where you’re coming from as I have a hard time quitting things also. But I definitely think you made the right decision and you dropped the class for really smart reasons. Your happiness is important and its better to take your time and do a great job then try to rush through and finish.

]]> By: Margarita http://www.walkingwithnora.com/2009/06/21/withdrew/#comment-2119 Margarita Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:11:43 +0000 http://nory.wordpress.com/?p=1207#comment-2119 I'm so glad you made this decision to be happier. It's very hard to admit defeat or weakness or just quitting... I'm a complete perfectionist so for me to admit that I need to quit something to achieve happiness is a little hard. I quit a fairly good job last December, one that paid well, took over my life and changed me for the worse, into a bitter crazy person. I finally decided to quit at the last minute, during work hours, and I immediately felt so much happier. Like instant bliss. So I knew it was worth it in the end. But it's hard to admit. You must share your shopping treasures too! I’m so glad you made this decision to be happier. It’s very hard to admit defeat or weakness or just quitting… I’m a complete perfectionist so for me to admit that I need to quit something to achieve happiness is a little hard.

I quit a fairly good job last December, one that paid well, took over my life and changed me for the worse, into a bitter crazy person. I finally decided to quit at the last minute, during work hours, and I immediately felt so much happier. Like instant bliss. So I knew it was worth it in the end. But it’s hard to admit.

You must share your shopping treasures too!

]]> By: Jessica http://www.walkingwithnora.com/2009/06/21/withdrew/#comment-2118 Jessica Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:05:38 +0000 http://nory.wordpress.com/?p=1207#comment-2118 I completely understand needing to drop that class. I'm sure it was very difficult but having nightmares about it and working so hard to have it not be enough in your professor's eyes is not okay. He's a jerk and I know you did the best you could. I'm glad Ann Taylor Loft was there to comfort you. *hugs* I completely understand needing to drop that class. I’m sure it was very difficult but having nightmares about it and working so hard to have it not be enough in your professor’s eyes is not okay. He’s a jerk and I know you did the best you could. I’m glad Ann Taylor Loft was there to comfort you. *hugs*

]]> By: Amber http://www.walkingwithnora.com/2009/06/21/withdrew/#comment-2117 Amber Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:19:14 +0000 http://nory.wordpress.com/?p=1207#comment-2117 It sounds like you totally made the right decision. That is WAY too much stress for one course!! I had to make a similar decision my second year of college. I was in biology, I was working my butt off, but science is NOT my strong suit and I was barely pulling through. I finally decided to just withdraw rather than let my GPA drop drastically and I'm so glad I made that decision! I'm glad to hear you feel so much better about it! I always go to my mom and dad before making big life decisions too! It sounds like you totally made the right decision. That is WAY too much stress for one course!! I had to make a similar decision my second year of college. I was in biology, I was working my butt off, but science is NOT my strong suit and I was barely pulling through. I finally decided to just withdraw rather than let my GPA drop drastically and I’m so glad I made that decision!

I’m glad to hear you feel so much better about it! I always go to my mom and dad before making big life decisions too!

]]> By: SoMi's Nilsa http://www.walkingwithnora.com/2009/06/21/withdrew/#comment-2116 SoMi's Nilsa Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:26:52 +0000 http://nory.wordpress.com/?p=1207#comment-2116 So, now the big question is why aren't you working towards that MA in International Affairs? Or is that the next, upcoming decision you must make?!? I mean, life really is too short not to pursue your passions! So, now the big question is why aren’t you working towards that MA in International Affairs? Or is that the next, upcoming decision you must make?!? I mean, life really is too short not to pursue your passions!

]]> By: anne http://www.walkingwithnora.com/2009/06/21/withdrew/#comment-2115 anne Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:40:55 +0000 http://nory.wordpress.com/?p=1207#comment-2115 I started to tear up when I read your post because I think every single person that reads it has been there at some point. Whether it's work, school, personal commitments, etc.... if you are so overextended that you can't enjoy life it's not worth it. You are the furthest thing from a quitter- you had the maturity to step back and assess the situation with logic and reason. Enjoy the peace that came with your decision and always trust your gut. I'm happy for you- life is too short to not have time to enjoy drinks on the patio with your man in the summertime :-) And thank you for the reminder- although I think I have gotten better at maintaining balance in my life I definitely feel a bit tipped over at the moment. Your post was like a mirror on me the year I decided to go part time at work- it brought back a lot of tough memories. But like you, I remember the instant relief the moment I had the tough conversation with my boss. It was a rush of relief.... and it taught me a lot of powerful life lessons. And from your post, I think the positive impact of your decision will come back to you many times over in the future. You are laying the groundwork for how you want to live your life.... Miss you :-) I started to tear up when I read your post because I think every single person that reads it has been there at some point. Whether it’s work, school, personal commitments, etc…. if you are so overextended that you can’t enjoy life it’s not worth it.

You are the furthest thing from a quitter- you had the maturity to step back and assess the situation with logic and reason.

Enjoy the peace that came with your decision and always trust your gut. I’m happy for you- life is too short to not have time to enjoy drinks on the patio with your man in the summertime :-) And thank you for the reminder- although I think I have gotten better at maintaining balance in my life I definitely feel a bit tipped over at the moment.

Your post was like a mirror on me the year I decided to go part time at work- it brought back a lot of tough memories. But like you, I remember the instant relief the moment I had the tough conversation with my boss. It was a rush of relief…. and it taught me a lot of powerful life lessons. And from your post, I think the positive impact of your decision will come back to you many times over in the future. You are laying the groundwork for how you want to live your life….

Miss you :-)

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