You know what's funny? Not in a, "What do you call a fake noodle?" an impasta (hahahahahaha!) sort of way, either.
The fact that I have a kid graduating high school (still not the funny part and kind of sad, really, but don't get me started, m'kay?) and everyone is all, like, has she picked a college yet?
No matter how many times I get asked. I feel funny answering them.
"Um…well…she's not sure…that is…uh…not right now, maybe later…er…what?"
YES! I am the anti-eloquent. Articulate people fear me.
Most recently, standing in line at Dunkin' Donuts in the supermarket (the peppermint hot chocolate was mocking me and deserved a good tongue-lashing, okay?)
"How are you, Liz?"
GAH!
The thing about having 4 kids, going to 4 separate schools, I pretty much can't go anywhere in town without running into someone who has/had a kid going to school with one of my kids.
[eyes go wide]
This time, however, I actually managed to scare the buh-jeez-us out of her with a single word. And, not a real one at that = I.M. Talented.
"Sorry, perhaps you should consider cutting back…eh?"
Thinking back on it now, I should have played along by telling her I was there for the hot chocolate. But, we're talking me = Queen of the Afterthought.
"How are the kids?"
Here we go.
"Oh, they're fine, thanks!"
Well, that was easy.
"Your oldest is graduating, right?"
Damn.
"Yes, yes she is."
Phew. Too easy.
"Has she picked a college, yet?"
Damn. Also, as if it were THAT easy.
"No, no she hasn't."
C'mon hot chocolate.
"But, my middle girl is going to BU."
[eyes go wide]
"What grade is she in, again?"
[grin]
"She's a sophomore in high school."
She politely nodded her head, I paid for my hot chocolate, we exchanged pleasantries about the upcoming holidays and then each went on our merry way.
Morale of the Story: When in doubt, don't say anything. Bring up one of your OTHER kids, instead…or something like that.
Seeing as my middle girl really does have her mind set on going to Boston University, ever since the 5th grade and, well, it's like I told my oldest.
"There is NO SHAME in working your way through college."
Besides, that way, I get to keep them around for a little while longer…but, shhhhh…don't say anything, okay?!?
© 2003 – 2011 This Full House
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80 responses to “Eloquence, Thy True Name is Silence”
There is no shame in working your way through college. Not every kid is cut out for the ‘college experience’, Hell, not every kid is cut out for college. (I’ve got OPINIONS on this. Could you tell?) Don’t let it throw you. You’ve raised a fantastic girl and she will find her path.
There is no shame in working your way through college. Not every kid is cut out for the ‘college experience’, Hell, not every kid is cut out for college. (I’ve got OPINIONS on this. Could you tell?) Don’t let it throw you. You’ve raised a fantastic girl and she will find her path.
There is no shame in working your way through college. Not every kid is cut out for the ‘college experience’, Hell, not every kid is cut out for college. (I’ve got OPINIONS on this. Could you tell?) Don’t let it throw you. You’ve raised a fantastic girl and she will find her path.
There is no shame in working your way through college. Not every kid is cut out for the ‘college experience’, Hell, not every kid is cut out for college. (I’ve got OPINIONS on this. Could you tell?) Don’t let it throw you. You’ve raised a fantastic girl and she will find her path.
There is no shame in working your way through college. Not every kid is cut out for the ‘college experience’, Hell, not every kid is cut out for college. (I’ve got OPINIONS on this. Could you tell?) Don’t let it throw you. You’ve raised a fantastic girl and she will find her path.
There is no shame in working your way through college. Not every kid is cut out for the ‘college experience’, Hell, not every kid is cut out for college. (I’ve got OPINIONS on this. Could you tell?) Don’t let it throw you. You’ve raised a fantastic girl and she will find her path.
There is no shame in working your way through college. Not every kid is cut out for the ‘college experience’, Hell, not every kid is cut out for college. (I’ve got OPINIONS on this. Could you tell?) Don’t let it throw you. You’ve raised a fantastic girl and she will find her path.
There is no shame in working your way through college. Not every kid is cut out for the ‘college experience’, Hell, not every kid is cut out for college. (I’ve got OPINIONS on this. Could you tell?) Don’t let it throw you. You’ve raised a fantastic girl and she will find her path.
I’m with Headless Mom. College is awesome for some people, but shockingly enough, it’s not a guarantee to a fulfilling career and lifetime filled with happiness. Community college for my kids, babe. Unless they shock the shit out of me and get scholarships. 😉
I’m with Headless Mom. College is awesome for some people, but shockingly enough, it’s not a guarantee to a fulfilling career and lifetime filled with happiness. Community college for my kids, babe. Unless they shock the shit out of me and get scholarships. 😉
I’m with Headless Mom. College is awesome for some people, but shockingly enough, it’s not a guarantee to a fulfilling career and lifetime filled with happiness. Community college for my kids, babe. Unless they shock the shit out of me and get scholarships. 😉
I’m with Headless Mom. College is awesome for some people, but shockingly enough, it’s not a guarantee to a fulfilling career and lifetime filled with happiness. Community college for my kids, babe. Unless they shock the shit out of me and get scholarships. 😉
I’m with Headless Mom. College is awesome for some people, but shockingly enough, it’s not a guarantee to a fulfilling career and lifetime filled with happiness. Community college for my kids, babe. Unless they shock the shit out of me and get scholarships. 😉
I’m with Headless Mom. College is awesome for some people, but shockingly enough, it’s not a guarantee to a fulfilling career and lifetime filled with happiness. Community college for my kids, babe. Unless they shock the shit out of me and get scholarships. 😉
I’m with Headless Mom. College is awesome for some people, but shockingly enough, it’s not a guarantee to a fulfilling career and lifetime filled with happiness. Community college for my kids, babe. Unless they shock the shit out of me and get scholarships. 😉
I’m with Headless Mom. College is awesome for some people, but shockingly enough, it’s not a guarantee to a fulfilling career and lifetime filled with happiness. Community college for my kids, babe. Unless they shock the shit out of me and get scholarships. 😉
Very eloquently put, as usual, my friend. Being of the same opinion, I totally get what you're saying, just feel funny about feeling as if I have to defend her choosing the possibility. I am her guidance counselor's worst nightmare.
Very eloquently put, as usual, my friend. Being of the same opinion, I totally get what you're saying, just feel funny about feeling as if I have to defend her choosing the possibility. I am her guidance counselor's worst nightmare.
Very eloquently put, as usual, my friend. Being of the same opinion, I totally get what you're saying, just feel funny about feeling as if I have to defend her choosing the possibility. I am her guidance counselor's worst nightmare.
Very eloquently put, as usual, my friend. Being of the same opinion, I totally get what you're saying, just feel funny about feeling as if I have to defend her choosing the possibility. I am her guidance counselor's worst nightmare.
Very eloquently put, as usual, my friend. Being of the same opinion, I totally get what you're saying, just feel funny about feeling as if I have to defend her choosing the possibility. I am her guidance counselor's worst nightmare.
Very eloquently put, as usual, my friend. Being of the same opinion, I totally get what you're saying, just feel funny about feeling as if I have to defend her choosing the possibility. I am her guidance counselor's worst nightmare.
Very eloquently put, as usual, my friend. Being of the same opinion, I totally get what you're saying, just feel funny about feeling as if I have to defend her choosing the possibility. I am her guidance counselor's worst nightmare.
Very eloquently put, as usual, my friend. Being of the same opinion, I totally get what you're saying, just feel funny about feeling as if I have to defend her choosing the possibility. I am her guidance counselor's worst nightmare.
Exactly, Tracey! Especially, in today's economy and, well, it doesn't look like it's going to get better anytime soon, damnit. Besides, the kid actually wants to work. Like, in a real job. Better to take her time in deciding. Thanks for your reassurance 🙂
Exactly, Tracey! Especially, in today's economy and, well, it doesn't look like it's going to get better anytime soon, damnit. Besides, the kid actually wants to work. Like, in a real job. Better to take her time in deciding. Thanks for your reassurance 🙂
Exactly, Tracey! Especially, in today's economy and, well, it doesn't look like it's going to get better anytime soon, damnit. Besides, the kid actually wants to work. Like, in a real job. Better to take her time in deciding. Thanks for your reassurance 🙂
Exactly, Tracey! Especially, in today's economy and, well, it doesn't look like it's going to get better anytime soon, damnit. Besides, the kid actually wants to work. Like, in a real job. Better to take her time in deciding. Thanks for your reassurance 🙂
Exactly, Tracey! Especially, in today's economy and, well, it doesn't look like it's going to get better anytime soon, damnit. Besides, the kid actually wants to work. Like, in a real job. Better to take her time in deciding. Thanks for your reassurance 🙂
Exactly, Tracey! Especially, in today's economy and, well, it doesn't look like it's going to get better anytime soon, damnit. Besides, the kid actually wants to work. Like, in a real job. Better to take her time in deciding. Thanks for your reassurance 🙂
Exactly, Tracey! Especially, in today's economy and, well, it doesn't look like it's going to get better anytime soon, damnit. Besides, the kid actually wants to work. Like, in a real job. Better to take her time in deciding. Thanks for your reassurance 🙂
Exactly, Tracey! Especially, in today's economy and, well, it doesn't look like it's going to get better anytime soon, damnit. Besides, the kid actually wants to work. Like, in a real job. Better to take her time in deciding. Thanks for your reassurance 🙂
Don’t be silent! Just say that she’s still investigating her options, and add a little something like, “Keeping things interesting around here!”
People annoy me. And FYI, the questions don’t stop AFTER they go to school (or whatever the plan is).
And I agree with the others. Nothing wrong w/ working through school AND you can totally be successful these days without a college degree. I mean, even though I have one, I don’t use it in what I do AND didn’t get any of my current opportunities because of college. So…carry on! 🙂
Don’t be silent! Just say that she’s still investigating her options, and add a little something like, “Keeping things interesting around here!”
People annoy me. And FYI, the questions don’t stop AFTER they go to school (or whatever the plan is).
And I agree with the others. Nothing wrong w/ working through school AND you can totally be successful these days without a college degree. I mean, even though I have one, I don’t use it in what I do AND didn’t get any of my current opportunities because of college. So…carry on! 🙂
Don’t be silent! Just say that she’s still investigating her options, and add a little something like, “Keeping things interesting around here!”
People annoy me. And FYI, the questions don’t stop AFTER they go to school (or whatever the plan is).
And I agree with the others. Nothing wrong w/ working through school AND you can totally be successful these days without a college degree. I mean, even though I have one, I don’t use it in what I do AND didn’t get any of my current opportunities because of college. So…carry on! 🙂
Don’t be silent! Just say that she’s still investigating her options, and add a little something like, “Keeping things interesting around here!”
People annoy me. And FYI, the questions don’t stop AFTER they go to school (or whatever the plan is).
And I agree with the others. Nothing wrong w/ working through school AND you can totally be successful these days without a college degree. I mean, even though I have one, I don’t use it in what I do AND didn’t get any of my current opportunities because of college. So…carry on! 🙂
Don’t be silent! Just say that she’s still investigating her options, and add a little something like, “Keeping things interesting around here!”
People annoy me. And FYI, the questions don’t stop AFTER they go to school (or whatever the plan is).
And I agree with the others. Nothing wrong w/ working through school AND you can totally be successful these days without a college degree. I mean, even though I have one, I don’t use it in what I do AND didn’t get any of my current opportunities because of college. So…carry on! 🙂
Don’t be silent! Just say that she’s still investigating her options, and add a little something like, “Keeping things interesting around here!”
People annoy me. And FYI, the questions don’t stop AFTER they go to school (or whatever the plan is).
And I agree with the others. Nothing wrong w/ working through school AND you can totally be successful these days without a college degree. I mean, even though I have one, I don’t use it in what I do AND didn’t get any of my current opportunities because of college. So…carry on! 🙂
Don’t be silent! Just say that she’s still investigating her options, and add a little something like, “Keeping things interesting around here!”
People annoy me. And FYI, the questions don’t stop AFTER they go to school (or whatever the plan is).
And I agree with the others. Nothing wrong w/ working through school AND you can totally be successful these days without a college degree. I mean, even though I have one, I don’t use it in what I do AND didn’t get any of my current opportunities because of college. So…carry on! 🙂
Don’t be silent! Just say that she’s still investigating her options, and add a little something like, “Keeping things interesting around here!”
People annoy me. And FYI, the questions don’t stop AFTER they go to school (or whatever the plan is).
And I agree with the others. Nothing wrong w/ working through school AND you can totally be successful these days without a college degree. I mean, even though I have one, I don’t use it in what I do AND didn’t get any of my current opportunities because of college. So…carry on! 🙂
I agree just say she’s still investigating her options. Shoot, I have kids in the double-digits and I’m still investigating *my* options. I go visit my younger sister at her dorm and have gone to pick up my younger cousin at her’s and I am SO glad I didn’t do any of that standard college experience stuff. It just wasn’t for me. I refuse to feel bad about it anymore. I’m doing this life my way. It’s my life, after all. And it’s your daughter’s life. Don’t let anyone make you or her feel bad for her doing it her way. She’s a great kid.
I agree just say she’s still investigating her options. Shoot, I have kids in the double-digits and I’m still investigating *my* options. I go visit my younger sister at her dorm and have gone to pick up my younger cousin at her’s and I am SO glad I didn’t do any of that standard college experience stuff. It just wasn’t for me. I refuse to feel bad about it anymore. I’m doing this life my way. It’s my life, after all. And it’s your daughter’s life. Don’t let anyone make you or her feel bad for her doing it her way. She’s a great kid.
I agree just say she’s still investigating her options. Shoot, I have kids in the double-digits and I’m still investigating *my* options. I go visit my younger sister at her dorm and have gone to pick up my younger cousin at her’s and I am SO glad I didn’t do any of that standard college experience stuff. It just wasn’t for me. I refuse to feel bad about it anymore. I’m doing this life my way. It’s my life, after all. And it’s your daughter’s life. Don’t let anyone make you or her feel bad for her doing it her way. She’s a great kid.
I agree just say she’s still investigating her options. Shoot, I have kids in the double-digits and I’m still investigating *my* options. I go visit my younger sister at her dorm and have gone to pick up my younger cousin at her’s and I am SO glad I didn’t do any of that standard college experience stuff. It just wasn’t for me. I refuse to feel bad about it anymore. I’m doing this life my way. It’s my life, after all. And it’s your daughter’s life. Don’t let anyone make you or her feel bad for her doing it her way. She’s a great kid.
I agree just say she’s still investigating her options. Shoot, I have kids in the double-digits and I’m still investigating *my* options. I go visit my younger sister at her dorm and have gone to pick up my younger cousin at her’s and I am SO glad I didn’t do any of that standard college experience stuff. It just wasn’t for me. I refuse to feel bad about it anymore. I’m doing this life my way. It’s my life, after all. And it’s your daughter’s life. Don’t let anyone make you or her feel bad for her doing it her way. She’s a great kid.
I agree just say she’s still investigating her options. Shoot, I have kids in the double-digits and I’m still investigating *my* options. I go visit my younger sister at her dorm and have gone to pick up my younger cousin at her’s and I am SO glad I didn’t do any of that standard college experience stuff. It just wasn’t for me. I refuse to feel bad about it anymore. I’m doing this life my way. It’s my life, after all. And it’s your daughter’s life. Don’t let anyone make you or her feel bad for her doing it her way. She’s a great kid.
I agree just say she’s still investigating her options. Shoot, I have kids in the double-digits and I’m still investigating *my* options. I go visit my younger sister at her dorm and have gone to pick up my younger cousin at her’s and I am SO glad I didn’t do any of that standard college experience stuff. It just wasn’t for me. I refuse to feel bad about it anymore. I’m doing this life my way. It’s my life, after all. And it’s your daughter’s life. Don’t let anyone make you or her feel bad for her doing it her way. She’s a great kid.
I agree just say she’s still investigating her options. Shoot, I have kids in the double-digits and I’m still investigating *my* options. I go visit my younger sister at her dorm and have gone to pick up my younger cousin at her’s and I am SO glad I didn’t do any of that standard college experience stuff. It just wasn’t for me. I refuse to feel bad about it anymore. I’m doing this life my way. It’s my life, after all. And it’s your daughter’s life. Don’t let anyone make you or her feel bad for her doing it her way. She’s a great kid.
You are an amazing person, Diana. More importantly, a true inspiration to a dork like me. Thanks, friend.
You are an amazing person, Diana. More importantly, a true inspiration to a dork like me. Thanks, friend.
You are an amazing person, Diana. More importantly, a true inspiration to a dork like me. Thanks, friend.
You are an amazing person, Diana. More importantly, a true inspiration to a dork like me. Thanks, friend.
You are an amazing person, Diana. More importantly, a true inspiration to a dork like me. Thanks, friend.
You are an amazing person, Diana. More importantly, a true inspiration to a dork like me. Thanks, friend.
You are an amazing person, Diana. More importantly, a true inspiration to a dork like me. Thanks, friend.
You are an amazing person, Diana. More importantly, a true inspiration to a dork like me. Thanks, friend.
College? *fingers in ears* I can’t hear you, I can’t hear you…
College? *fingers in ears* I can’t hear you, I can’t hear you…
College? *fingers in ears* I can’t hear you, I can’t hear you…
College? *fingers in ears* I can’t hear you, I can’t hear you…
College? *fingers in ears* I can’t hear you, I can’t hear you…
College? *fingers in ears* I can’t hear you, I can’t hear you…
College? *fingers in ears* I can’t hear you, I can’t hear you…
College? *fingers in ears* I can’t hear you, I can’t hear you…
My youngest took his GED and is now attending Tech School. I am so incredibly proud of him, but sometimes… depending on who asks… I feel like I’m obliged to give a rambling explanation why he’s not going to college. Meh!
The ‘investigating her options’ response is a good one. Not as aggressive as the preferred ‘Nunya’ I’m tempted to give.
My youngest took his GED and is now attending Tech School. I am so incredibly proud of him, but sometimes… depending on who asks… I feel like I’m obliged to give a rambling explanation why he’s not going to college. Meh!
The ‘investigating her options’ response is a good one. Not as aggressive as the preferred ‘Nunya’ I’m tempted to give.
My youngest took his GED and is now attending Tech School. I am so incredibly proud of him, but sometimes… depending on who asks… I feel like I’m obliged to give a rambling explanation why he’s not going to college. Meh!
The ‘investigating her options’ response is a good one. Not as aggressive as the preferred ‘Nunya’ I’m tempted to give.
My youngest took his GED and is now attending Tech School. I am so incredibly proud of him, but sometimes… depending on who asks… I feel like I’m obliged to give a rambling explanation why he’s not going to college. Meh!
The ‘investigating her options’ response is a good one. Not as aggressive as the preferred ‘Nunya’ I’m tempted to give.
My youngest took his GED and is now attending Tech School. I am so incredibly proud of him, but sometimes… depending on who asks… I feel like I’m obliged to give a rambling explanation why he’s not going to college. Meh!
The ‘investigating her options’ response is a good one. Not as aggressive as the preferred ‘Nunya’ I’m tempted to give.
My youngest took his GED and is now attending Tech School. I am so incredibly proud of him, but sometimes… depending on who asks… I feel like I’m obliged to give a rambling explanation why he’s not going to college. Meh!
The ‘investigating her options’ response is a good one. Not as aggressive as the preferred ‘Nunya’ I’m tempted to give.
My youngest took his GED and is now attending Tech School. I am so incredibly proud of him, but sometimes… depending on who asks… I feel like I’m obliged to give a rambling explanation why he’s not going to college. Meh!
The ‘investigating her options’ response is a good one. Not as aggressive as the preferred ‘Nunya’ I’m tempted to give.
My youngest took his GED and is now attending Tech School. I am so incredibly proud of him, but sometimes… depending on who asks… I feel like I’m obliged to give a rambling explanation why he’s not going to college. Meh!
The ‘investigating her options’ response is a good one. Not as aggressive as the preferred ‘Nunya’ I’m tempted to give.
Thanks, Tara! I'm leaning towards, "Nunya!" my ownself.
Thanks, Tara! I'm leaning towards, "Nunya!" my ownself.
Thanks, Tara! I'm leaning towards, "Nunya!" my ownself.
Thanks, Tara! I'm leaning towards, "Nunya!" my ownself.
Thanks, Tara! I'm leaning towards, "Nunya!" my ownself.
Thanks, Tara! I'm leaning towards, "Nunya!" my ownself.
Thanks, Tara! I'm leaning towards, "Nunya!" my ownself.
Thanks, Tara! I'm leaning towards, "Nunya!" my ownself.