Today, three days before I take my bar exam, the biggest exam of my life, I got my monthly. And I get to bring my belongings in a clear plastic bag so the world knows. FML
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Today, it's the last day of finals week. Unfortunately the only test I've passed this week is the pregnancy test I took during my lunch break in a Subway bathroom. FML
Today, I found out that on Wednesday, when I have 2 exams, I'm called to testify in court. If I go to court, I cannot make the exams. If I take the exams, I'll be held in contempt and arrested. FML
Today, I can't attend an interview for a great job because I have an exam. An exam I need to pass in order to have a great job like the one I'm missing the interview for. FML
Today, after 3 years of unemployment and 6 months of hard studying, I found out I hadn't actually registered myself for the public service exam that will happen later this month and could finally get me a job. FML
Today, I took an exam, for which I have been studying for weeks, I was confident at first, but then really struggled with it. I finished with about ten minutes to spare, turned to what I thought would be the end of my paper and found the first page of questions I was supposed to have answered. FML
Today, I took an exam in order to apply for a graduate program I want to get into. Last night, my boyfriend decided it was a good time to break up with me out of the blue. I broke down three times in the middle of the test, and I just barely failed it. FML
Today, I finished a 700-page book for my law exam. It was the wrong book. FML
Today, I got my period. 10 minutes into a 3 hour exam. Apparently they are serious when they say you may not leave the room under any circumstances. FML
Today, I took a major test, worth half my grade, not realizing that there were questions on the back of the sheet. FML
Today, I had to take an oral examination. I made it to the last part of the exam, then violently threw up in the middle of my answer. FML
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Tthug 34
It happens. Don't let it distract you from doing well on the BAR.
XTheDesertSongX 17
It's still embarrassing. I'm sure you wouldn't want someone to know you were on your period. Although it isn't new, it's still a personal matter.
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brandoneyez1 25
Its normal. Im sure everyone can be mature about it.
worldclassrager 39
What's so bad about that it would he undersandableZzz
skittyskatbrat 19
It happens. But yes, it's something private. It's like having seizure or depression medicine or Immodium for diarrhea; you don't want to parade it around in front of everyone! Get a little plastic container to hold a pair of tampons, put the liners in a tiny decorative coin-purse or something almost see-through, and then the only person to actually SEE the contents is the one person who checks the inside of the bag. After all, pads already come in a plastic wrapper. Sneaking things into them is always a possibility to start with! You might also check the RR to see if there is a tampon or pad dispenser in there, then just bring change. If all else fails, don't sweat it. I'd hope that the others taking the BAR exam are adults and won't care. 1/4 of the other women taking the BAR exam are in the exact same position. In the future, you can go on birth control pills a month before a major event like this, and extend/shorten the cycle by adding or taking out some pills to shift the period a few days either way. That will help you avoid your monthly visitor on important occasions. Heck, physicians say that a period every three or four months is fine, instead of monthly. Might save you some future headache. Kick some legal butt on that BAR!!!!!!
bookgirl_7 12
I think that's alot of work just to avoid some discomfort. Honestly, I thnk OP is making a mountain out of a mole hill. I sincerely doubt anyone will notice shes carrying around pads. The have more pressing matters to worry about. If they do notice, thats their business, not hers.
domolovesyoshi 33
you can buy tins that are for this very purpose,
GirlGamer12345 22
Not if they need to see what's in there. Small notes can be stored and who carries a tin to an exam?
GirlGamer12345 22
Talk to ur supervisor. She or he would understand and might hold them. It will be embarrassing but I think it's easier than having everyone in the room know
SBittick 20
Because nobody has seen tampons before....? If you're concerned about it, you can always use the boob pocket. One of the finer things about being a woman!
LadyQuantum7 6
Just wave it around like you don't care; afterall you're taking your bar exams ;)
neuronerd 29
I didn't know middle schoolers could be lawyers.
callmeave 10
Don't think so heavily on it. Best of luck on the BAR though.
ThePez828 18
You should look into the diva cup or other reusable cups. They last for 12 hours, there's no garbage and no way anyone would see it..