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However, the majority of people keep saying "wow, that's great. What about Jeff? Is he going to grad school?"
It didn't bother me at first, after all, our goal has always been to go to grad school together. (and before you ask me what about Jeff - He is taking a year to work and help us settle into Saint Louis before applying to SLU.)
But then a thought popped into my head... if the roles were reversed, would someone ever ask Jeff "what about Amber?"
The decision to have me begin school before Jeff seemed so naturally to us. I've always been really into school and learning, while Jeff is a much harder worker than I am. So what is it about our situation that makes everyone do a double-take?
don't you know, amber? you have a vagina! now, exactly why ARE you going to school???
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thanks for this post, dear. i love that jeff is so supportive of you. that is rad. i wish i had had a bit more confidence in my role in the world about a year ago...i would have applied then and not waited a whole year :/
hahaha, oh I forgot about my vagina. duh. Thanks for reminding me.
ReplyDeleteand emily - you're not far behind everyone else! so many people take a year or two off before going to grad school. Besides, you'll still be ahead of me! :)
ReplyDeleteLove this post!!! You're awesome Amber!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI feel like Lance & I are in a similar situation (minus the baby, dog & already applied/accepted to grad school parts). I tend to be more school oriented & Lance is work oriented. I've always assumed Lance should be the one to go on to grad school but recently we've been thinking I should go & Lance should get a job. I think it's pretty exciting.
ReplyDeletePS: Congrats on your acceptance. As much as I hate moving as well, I can't wait to move outta here. 1 more year...
When when I was pregnant with Joshua (but no one knew) everyone in Michael's family wondered why I wasn't going to grad school. Then I had Joshua and thought I wouldn't have to worry as much. When Michael got into WIU I still got the "so what are you going to do?" I think they still think it's weird I'm not working. haha. Then again his mom did just finish her PhD while having 6 of her 8 kids still at home with no husband, so I guess I get the "aren't you going to be bored with just one kid and no job/school?" That reaction is probably not the norm, but at least it happens sometimes.
ReplyDeleteIf it helps, I have more education than Paul. :) You'll love grad school. Way awesome. Congrats!
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