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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shinigami99 10
It's not that big of a deal... Put it in a container that is marked with another product or something and put that inside of the plastic bag. For example, put the tampons or pads or w/e in a candy box. Nobody will know unless they are searching through your belongings. I'm male, so i wouldn't know but I've got lots of experience with hiding substances if you know what I mean.
amandaw9009 15
Get over it.
figgity83 15
I don't really see this as an FML, so what? You're an adult and so are everyone else. Get over it it's not so bad unless you wear white and something happens. Grow up!
limabeans101029 20
It's not a case of being immature and needing to "grow up", it's a case of embarrassment. Yes, everyone knows that women have periods and it's not a big deal but a lot of women still prefer not to parade it around and have everyone know about it.
evenangelsfall 9
Big deal. Seriously. Women menstruate. I'm sure the rest of the world has more to do than take note (let alone care) that you're ragging it.
Skyzeri 20
You can't have anything in your pockets?
irishmaiden78 23
Many men will see this as a non-issue while women will have sympathy toward the situation. You can do a couple of different options. They have the carry cases for tampons which you can open for officials when you arrive showing exactly what is in them or you can get, as another suggested, a cup specially designed for periods that you can wear for up to 8 hours and wear a panty liner or light pad just in case. The only other option is to embrace it and not give a care to what everyone is going to think because you are going to ace this exam and show you are worthy of passing the BAR. I wish you luck!
iateapenguin 27
Just had to google what a "bar exam" was. :P I was imagining some kind of pro bartender exam ;) Hope you did well, OP!
kailarahne 19
I don't personally care if people know when I am on my period, but I would feel awkward if everyone could see that I was. I feel that it makes THEM uncomfortable... I would just use the feminine product and sneak one in my pocket... That or use it and then change it after the test.
savingaspo 7
You could keep a pad or two in your wallet or underneath your foot inside your shoe. There are many places to hide them, and if not, get a makeup bag and just show the officers on your way in.
Saraishi 25
As a fellow woman with her monthly, I feel your pain. Good luck on your exam.