Yea, I know it's Sunday, but I won't be able to blog tomorrow so I am pre-blogging today. Going college visiting with the entire clan.
I think I am more excited than anybody. I remember looking at colleges when I was getting ready to go and seeing it as such a huge 'wow I can do anything moment.'
I was 16 when I started my senior year in high school and had just started liking boys. (yea, I know I was a late bloomer) anyway, I remember when one of the colleges came to my school to talk to students and much to my Headmaster's (i.e., the principal, I went to a private school) dismay the only question I asked this guy was "So what's the male to female ratio?"
My son however bloomed much earlier. I remember when I was teaching college courses in Cleveland at this college that had just gone from being all girl to co-ed. I took my boys there with me one day because I had to do something. Boomy was about 10 and the oldest 13. There were 20 women there for every guy. The oldest asked me why and I explained. That's when he turned to his brother and said, "this is where I'm going to school"
Anyhow, this is a big mom, family moment for me and I intend on enjoying every moment of it. Not looking forward to the drive. You know me and travel. But I am going to buck up and take it like a grown woman. I'm telling you if I were really wealthy – I means with million and millions – I'd be just like Howard Hughes. I'd have a compound and a doctor on staff and no one except family would ever see me again. I am a straight up wanna-be agoraphobic.
Funny how life makes you do the right thing sometimes even when it feels all wrong to you. I would have such a restricted life if my profession did not require that exact opposite.
It's cold where we are going – gotta pull out the winter gear. Check you guys later.
Peace.
Last year this time, we were doing the same thing. I agree, it's exciting, for me it was anyway.
My son decided to attend a college within the state. It's exactly a 2 hr. drive. He made his own decision and I think he's loving it.
Have a great time and be safe.
Love Always.
Hi Judge Lynn
Didn't expect to hear from you today but I'm glad I did. It's always good to hear from you at any time. Was doing some home work on the computer and just took a chance to see if you posted.
You have every right to enjoy every moment of the "big mom family thing".
It is great that he has you to support him in his search. He can't go wrong having you. I wish that I had that support when I was about to go to college. If I'd only known then, what I found out later on, about the importance of getting that college education, I wouldn't have quit.
I was too busy worring about working and making money not realizing that staying in college was the key. Well, I was young and not thinking with no one stressing the importance so I got what I got. Not blaming anyone, sometimes we just got to put forth that extra effort ourselves and figure out what's important without being told.
That is why I enjoy listening to some of the crew talk about their school and successes they are having in school.
I tell you what, going back now ain't no joke. With me working full time and going full time I really regret not getting it done before. Don't know if I can hang, not getting any younger.. lol. I emphasize the importance of education to my 16yr old all the time. They have been on the honor roll since elementary school. No stress with it.
So glad that you did not take the role of an agoraphobic, we need you to be in open places so that we can continue to see and hear from you. We are blessed by you. Not that there aren't other positive influences but you get what you get from different people.
I AM SO GLAD THAT YOUR PROFESSION TOOK YOU IN THE DIRECTION THAT GAVE ME THE OPPURTUNITY TO KNOW WHO YOU ARE, I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN INSPIRED BY YOU IN SO MANY WAYS HAD YOU BEEN KEEPING TO YOURSELF, THANKS FOR BEING IN FULL VIEW.
Stay safe on your trip.
WOW! Judge Lynn! That's an awesome interview with the Arizona Republic that was just posted at midnight.
What a beautiful family portrait of you, E, and the boys. You guys look great!
Now, that photo of you and your family should be in your photo gallery. Nice, very nice!
Crew members, you should take a look and read the article.
Ravis thanks for the heads up about the article..it is a great family shot:
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/arizonaliving/articles/2010/01/31/20100131toler0131.html
Have fun on the road trip Judge Lynn….trips like that one always makes me think of a Billy Joel song…these are the times to remember…these are the times to hold on to..we won't but we will want to….something like that..its a beautiful song.
You sound in good spirits…glad to see it!
Happy Sunday all!
You're welcome, Ruthie.
THANKS RAVIS! That was a great article and great picture. Good looking out.
Hi Everyone
I have almost bounced back. This upper respiratory infection and migraines have been kicking my butt. I was surpised to see Judge Lynn blog today as well. But, thankful anyway!
Have a wonderful time on the college road trip. Thanks Ravis. The article was great. Judge Lynn, the pic was beautiful. I must say that when I seem my boy Boomy, I started laughing. I thought about the cafeteria incident.
Have a great night everyone
You're welcome, Ms. E.
You're welcome, Yolanda.
Hi All
Have a good trip Your Honor , it was a very exciting time , at least for me as i think Ravis said above , my bonus baby attends Bennett College in Greensboro , she is having a great time. it brought back a lot of memories for me. umph!!!
cant wait til my 15 is making her decisions as to what she wants to do and where. She says today a doctor(pediatric), but she doesn'tlike biology, who does that. So we will see what she decides when its closer to the day.
I am gonna check out pics and the site above.
Have a good day family!
Peace & Blessings
Very nice family Pic!