I’m back!

[SJW180]

But a free pen???? I saw on the tv they are giving vouchers now, £150 I think which is great and all but it’s not a Parker pen.

Why are you not looking forward to 50? You have survived half a century on this Earth. You’ve had more than your fair share of crap thrown at you. Enough to floor others many times over but here you are, standing tall and not just surviving but thriving. You’re not standing still, you are pushing forward, striving to be more, refusing to settle for what you have. You are constantly growing and evolving. 50 isn’t just a number. It’s a landmark to show all you’ve achieved and you have so much more still to look forward to.

[Paula]

It’s been tough the last week. I’ve had a horrendous pain flare (still going on) which meant I’ve not been able to do what I needed to for my assignment. Had a long chat with my counsellor yesterday who made me promise to ask for an extension, which I have done today, but I hate having to ask as it feels so much like failing. And now I’m panicking because I haven’t heard back from my tutor yet

[SJW180]

How is it failing to ask for an extension? Surely it’s the opposite, ensuring that with additional time you’re not failing.

[Jaquaia]

What did you (and Suzi!) always tell me every time I put off asking for an extension? As it happens, I'm a week into a 2 week extension. Am I failing? Would you ever suggest I am by having asked for that extension? Or would you suggest that I am using the tools the university allows me to make my access to the course equitable?

PS. If you don't hear back from your tutor in the next day or so, speak to your student support team

[Strugglingmum]

What did you (and Suzi!) always tell me every time I put off asking for an extension? As it happens, I'm a week into a 2 week extension. Am I failing? Would you ever suggest I am by having asked for that extension? Or would you suggest that I am using the tools the university allows me to make my access to the course equitable?

PS. If you don't hear back from your tutor in the next day or so, speak to your student support team

Just this Princess!! Are you listening?.

[Paula]

What did you (and Suzi!) always tell me every time I put off asking for an extension? As it happens, I'm a week into a 2 week extension. Am I failing? Would you ever suggest I am by having asked for that extension? Or would you suggest that I am using the tools the university allows me to make my access to the course equitable?

PS. If you don't hear back from your tutor in the next day or so, speak to your student support team

And, as Suzi would say when if refers to her, pfft

[Paula]

I heard back, and have got a 2 week extension. He was lovely so today, as I’m still suffering, I’m reading a book and shall do a bit of cross stitching. I know I should be doing the assignment but I need the rest

[magie06]

As you have very often said to me, listen to your body!

[Jaquaia]

Good. Sounds like exactly what you need!

[OldMike]

Some very wise words from the ladies in the previous posts take heed