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passing class vs. passing out in class

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So I fainted in class today. Yeah. I’m that girl.

This morning, I was happily swinging around in circles in my swively chair at work, when my knee cap cracked against the sharp corner of my wooden desk. I shrieked in pain but tried to play it off cool so no one would think I was being a baby!

But then I went to class where I was trying to not focus on the throbbing pain of my knee when I accidentally (yes, i’m very accident prone) banged my knee against a metal pole underneath the table.

That’s when I fainted. I have a freakishly, sometimes unsafe level of pain tolerance, but the sharp blinding pain that exploded in my leg actually sent me into a state of unconsciousness. Thankfully, I was sitting in the corner and leaning against the wall when I fainted so no one seemed to notice. I came to pretty quickly, but was shaking and sweating and too dizzy to make out the room in between all the black spots I was seeing. So I quickly stood up and left the classroom, dragging myself to the water fountain, using the wall as my crutch.

After drinking about a gallon of water and sitting down for a few minutes, I felt well enough to go back to class. But all day, my knee has been aching! This is the worst pain I’ve ever felt. I should probably get this checked out, but I hate going to doctors so I think I’ll hold off. It’ll probably fix itself anyway, right?

Either way, I know what could make me feel better… the new Shirred Zip Wrap Dress from Juicy Couture. Have y’all seen that gorgeous ensemble? It’s amazing. And I swear it’ll make my knee feel all better!!

OH & GUESS WHO I RAN INTO ON FRIDAY NIGHT! Only one of HerCampus’s founders – Windsor Genevieve Hanger!!

My name is Maura Murphy and I am a junior at Boston University with a working major in advertising. I am a sister in Delta Gamma and, more recently, one of the three new Juicy sisters! I love Juicy Couture because the brand is fashionable but unique, which fits my personality perfectly. I like to fit in, but I also like to stand out and Juicy apparel helps me to look my finest at all times while doing just that.

My interests include traveling, shopping and cooking. I am an avid Boston Celtics fan and played basketball for 11 years. I am outgoing, adventurous and passionate. I adore getting dressed up and hitting the town, but also love the nights in with my roommates, spent watching Friends in our pajamas.

Gale Sayers once said, “I learned that if you want to make it bad enough, no matter how bad it is, you can make it." I use this quote to focus on the goals I have in life and how to achieve them. I believe that despite any obstacle life throws at you, passion and determination can drive you to the top, so long as you are willing to work for success.

That’s all I have for now, but if you’d ever like to know more – just ask!

Ciao,

Maura