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Monday, March 06, 2006

The horrible, no good, very bad day

Today was not a good day. Although everything is fine at present, I spent 12 hours at the emergency room at UCSF, followed by another 3 hours at UCSF's Mt. Zion hosptial, arriving home only a short time ago. My girlfriend, it turns out, had complications from treatment for a stress fracture and had a blood clot in both her leg and lung. It was a very, very emotional day, but I am happy to report that everything is ok with my girlfriend and that she will be fine, although she is still in the hospital at present (at least for a couple of days).

I know that after a day like today, nothing else should matter. Unfortunately, I arrived home to a bitterly crushing denial email from Kellogg. After taking massive lengthts to improve my candidacy and put last year's waitlist & eventual rejection behind me, I don't know how else to describe my reaction except to say I was shocked and upset. The day's events coupled with the rejection email is absolutely and totally overwhelming.
|| PupStar78, 10:04 PM

15 Comments:

oh man.....i cant imagine you even writing a blog post after you went through such an unkind day. i really appreciate your mental strength.

my good wishes and prayers go out for your partner, and to you as well.

Be strong my friend, better things are in store, and they will help you forget the k thingy.
Blogger Forrest Gump, at 10:44 PM  
I got the Kellogg ding today as well and your experience helps put my own dissappointment in perspective. Our near and dear ones matter more than anything else in the world.

Hope your gf recovers quick! Good luck with Haas and Wharton.
Blogger Julius Seizure, at 11:06 PM  
I was wondering where you were all day...So sorry to hear about everything. I hope she comes home soon and gets all better. The past few days have been mental hell for you and I hope it all gets better ASAP!
Blogger Marina, at 11:13 PM  
Hey TTB, not the best of times I agree, but I'm sure things will turn around. Here is wishing your girl-friend a speedy recovery and that things will work out for you on the school front. Keep the faith pal.
Blogger sorebrek, at 11:45 PM  
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Blogger Vinay (a.k.a Resolute), at 12:54 AM  
Wishing your girl-friend a speedy recovery!

Sorry to hear about K. All the best for other schools.
Blogger Vinay (a.k.a Resolute), at 12:59 AM  
sorry to hear about the rough day, but it's happy news that your girlfriend is going to be ok. for kellogg to turn away someone who obviously has so much enthusiasm for the school seems like a mistake, but hopefully Haas and Wharton will show you the appreciation you deserve. All the best...
Blogger mba jackass, at 7:32 AM  
The worst is over and you will get the best possible news from all quarters now..
dont worry..things will def work out
Blogger c'est la vie, at 7:36 AM  
I am glad to hear your girlfriend is okay. This is another good example that we in the MBA blog community may have ambitions, but have not lost sight of what matters most. I wish you the best with Haas and Wharton. Keep the faith!
Blogger NoKeating, at 7:41 AM  
Sorry to hear about your girlfriend; I can only imagine your agony. I'm sure the worst is over and I'm happy to know that she is fine now.
Blogger Mave, at 8:41 AM  
man, your day puts this whole business school process in perspective. Glad to hear your girl is gonna be okay, I have faith that Wharton will be in your future!
Blogger brownoski, at 11:30 AM  
I'm sorry to hear what's been going on, pupstar. I'm so glad your gf is doing better. Spend this time with her - she needs your support and strength. Sorry to hear about K. I am keeping the faith for you on W!!
Blogger i_will_make_it, at 11:35 AM  
Your girl is most important. Thank God she's alright. Definitely puts things in perspective and although I'm sorry to hear about the K ding, I'm not that sorry cuz I know you'll be getting a W admit soon! Have faith =)
Blogger sghama, at 6:03 PM  
So glad to hear that your girlfriend is okay, and I wish her a quick recovery. Sorry to hear about Kellogg - it is their loss. Keeping my fingers crossed for Haas and Wharton for you!
Blogger wheresmydessert, at 7:09 PM  
Sorry to hear about your gf and the reject. As you say, family trumps all. Hope she gets better soon.
Anonymous kaarthik, at 11:17 PM  

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