<p>What are some good healthy ways to pass the time before colleges let the students know if they are accepted or not? I’m assuming we have 2 to 4, or at worst 5 weeks to fill before decisions are known. We can’t plan for spring break because we don’t know if we need to look at schools again. We can’t mention college because it is the dark cloud of the unknown looming overhead. We’re kind of on hold. And it’s hard to remember what we did as a family before this arduous process began. Oh, that reminds me, I meant to buy some tickets to the Ahmanson Theater. We all need a break, but we’re on pins and needles while we chant, “Whatever is meant to be….” Suggestions?</p>
<p>My daughter's last audition was this past Sunday. She's planning her weekends around being with friends who she really hasn't spent much time with since November. She is also planning with us ways to spend her summer vacation. A 10 day trip to Israel with college students is in the works. Rehearsals for her high school musical are moving into full gear and her dance studio wil be going to a couple of competitions. Looking for a summer job is on her agenda as is working a few weekend jobs in March for the entertainment company where she is a dancer and vocalist. Compared to the intensity of the last few months, this is definately a laid back schedule! Family dinners, good conversation, the Gilmore Girls for her mom and her. Chocolate Martinis for us - heavy on the chocolate! All good stuff.</p>
<p>Gee, accept, you mean you're not just staring at the computer all day, waiting for an e-mail to pop up? (lol) Or humming "the closer you get, the better you look" as you waft over to your mailbox?(repeat, lol)
This waiting is extraordinarily frustrating!</p>
<p>MichaelNKat makes many good suggestions. Our family life been pathetic since Nov. and I'm trying to make sure that we're sitting down for as many meals as possible together. My son has been feeling a bit neglected, so I'm trying hard to have some special time with him. D is lucky, she's got non-stop rehearsals etc. I'm the one going bonkers here! I've been neglecting myself recently, so to help pass the time, I've come up with this list: </p>
<p>1.) Make some lunch dates with friends that I've been neglecting since Nov.I'm going to ask them lots of questions about what's going on in THEIR lives, because I know they are sick of hearing about COLLEGE AUDITIONS ETC.)
2.) Conjure up some hot dates with my H since we've haven't had many lately!
3.) Sign up for a yoga class.
4.) Rejoin my book club.
5.) Walk for 30 minutes a day.
6.) Get a massage, manicure and pedicure (maybe include it in the hot date!)
7.) Call my dad and my siblings more often.
8.) Read the books that I missed from book club.
9.) Go shopping for spring clothes for ME.
10.) Start shopping for college dorm stuff with my D.
11.) Clean the closets, cupboards & drawers, the attic and garage.
12.) Do some scrapbooking
13.) Get that martini receipe form MichaelNKat and have a party!</p>
<h1>13 - 4 parts Three Olives Vanilla Vodka, 3 parts Godiva Dark Chocolate Liquor and 3 parts Godiva White Chocolate Liquor. Serve very chilled. It's like a milkshake with a kick!</h1>
<p>Yum! Did you go to the Godiva shop or the liquor store for the ingredients?</p>
<p>The liquor store. Pa. has the "State Store" system for all booze except beer.</p>
<p>Great ideas MichaelNKat and Sarahsmom. I especially like the Gilmore Girls, good conversations, and ideas 1 through 11. I don't like scrapbooking, and I consumed my lifetime quota early in life so 13 is only an option without the martini. I also have a dentist and dermatologist appointment booked this week, woo hoo. And I have an idea for a business to start. It is weird to get back to my life. I’ve been on the back burner for so many months while trying to support our daughter it’s strange to move on. And because she is our youngest it is bittersweet.</p>
<p>RE; #12 here's a special gift idea.<br>
Why not work on a scrapbook with all your child's achievements i.e. awards, ribbons, newspaper articles/reviews, playbills (from their own shows), letters/notes, pictures etc.<br>
May as well since we've been keeping a file....makes it nice for the student (& others) to reminisce. ;)</p>
<p>I had to laugh at an ad I saw in the in-flight magazine catalog for a mailbox alert system, so you are alerted immediately when the mail arrives. I think I'll start a cc franchise with mailbox alert systems! <em>:)</em></p>
<p>Hi!
Five years ago I sorted and dated all of our pictures, but my first scrapbook took me so long to complete that it all became very daunting. I had spent a lot of money on supplies and felt guilty, so I put it all in a huge bin and stuck it in the back of my closet. My girls have since started their own books and used a lot of my supplies, but maybe I'll get back to it. I loved mainstages idea! My youngest is a freshman in HS. It won't be long and I'll have lots of time to fill. Maybe I should just keep taking pictures!
accept, the dentist is a great idea. I've canceled so many appointments over the past year and a half, they may have thrown out our families files! I like this thread, thanks for starting it.
Tashmu, you are a hoot! There's your business idea. Start a franchise!</p>
<p>Do you think I'll stop obsessively checking cc after acceptances come in? I don't hink this counts as stress relief (more like stress feeding!) but I am powerless to stop! accept - there should be a program for this don't you think?</p>
<p>Eva's mom,</p>
<pre><code> I'm enjoying the support and community here & have avoided the acceptance thread recently. All of this waiting is so hard and I wish I could give you a big hug. Hang in there & try some of the suggestions listed, it might help!
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<p>speaking of stress...I had a nightmare last night about not getting into ANY schools...in my dream i got the letters, and they had comments on them about WHy i didn't get in....it was awful! im so glad i woke up...and there is still hope (I haven't gotten ANY letters yet )</p>
<p>im glad this board is here....it does help!! :)</p>
<p>Sarahsmom.....I sound like you with the scrapbooking. I was heavily into it a few years ago and also have tons of stuff. But I did pull it back out a month or so ago and decided to do a huge book for my d for one of her graduation gifts. It's become a book of highlights of the past 18 years and I love it and can't wait for her to see it.....If I ever get in finished that is!</p>
<p>evasmom, you're right and boy would I qualify! But just contemplating the things I will start doing I helpful. I will reread and rewrite some of Sarahsmom's suggestions:
1.) Make some lunch dates with friends that I've been neglecting since Nov.I'm going to ask them lots of questions about what's going on in THEIR lives, because I know they are sick of hearing about COLLEGE AUDITIONS ETC.)
2.) Conjure up some hot dates with my H since we've haven't had many lately!
3.) Sign up for a yoga class.
4.) Rejoin my book club.
5.) Walk for 30 minutes a day.
6.) Get a massage, manicure and pedicure (maybe include it in the hot date!)
7.) Call my dad and my siblings more often.
8.) Read the books that I missed from book club.
9.) Go shopping for spring clothes for ME.
10.) Start shopping for college dorm stuff with my D.
11.) Clean the closets, cupboards & drawers, the attic and garage.</p>
<p>So I’ve been on a jog with my husband. Next I will meditate and read. Then wake my daughter (it’s her classes ditch day). Help her bake cookies for their beach party! Clean the house, do chores and try not to obsess on the mail or this board. The best way not to obsess is to help someone who needs it. Life is good.</p>
<p>Kaysmom,</p>
<pre><code> You've inspired me... H has an off site meeting so the rest of us are going to eat early and then I'm going to get my stuff out. Five years ago I did not have my sewing room, now I can close the door on the mess and go back in the morning. (I have this need to spread it all out, you know?) It's really blustery outside here today, so I did not get out for my walk. I feel like a slug. I always feel so much better if I walk. Something about being outdoors and moving quickly agrees with me.
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<p>accept, you go girl!
VTBroadway, you are such a sweetie and we really enjoyed meeting you at SU. I spoke to them on Friday & they said we should here around the fifteenth. You are in my thoughts and prayers. :)</p>
<p>When my S graduated last spring, I made large "boards" one with school pictures down the years, one with show photos and one with newspaper clippings. Then I made a note book with clear page protectors and put his awards and letters, including college acceptances and scholarship, ect. then when we had the big family graduation party I displayed it all, it was a nice way to remember his high school acheivments. It kept me busy and helped me to sort it all out so I am now ready to make a scrapbook.</p>
<p>I can answer my earlier question! Yes it does help reduce stress to get that one acceptance letter! D was accepted to MT at Point Park! There is still more waiting of course but some of the pressure is off for now! Thanks all for the support!!!</p>
<p>Oh wow! That's great news evasmom. So, Sarahsmom, Syracuse says they'll let kids know around the 15th?</p>