(bracing Deb lecture)

Heh, I got the party started on bracing lectures for you, Deb. you say it better anyway.

I think you have made a sane and rational decision that will ultimately increase your happiness, P-C. YOu have a little panic now, because change is scary, and yo have a lot to do. I can relate. I just figured out what I think I want to do about this whole career thing and it is suddenly up in the air if I am even going to work for a living. But the end result is going to be much more what you want than listlessly working in labs on projects you aren't that interested in for the rest of your life.

This this this.

Remember, P-C, I'm just now finally crawling out of the career I thought would be lifelong to pursue a dream I never thought I had a chance at. It's scary as hell, but it's also liberating and exciting. One. Hour. At. A. Time. You will get through this.

P-C, if you start getting to the point financially, where food, shelter, and bills are a problem, there's nothing shameful about getting a plain old job, while you work on your career.

Yeah, plain old jobs are pretty good things to have.

Nora, I like your plan so much better.

Deena, Nora is exactly right. If you were here, I don't think any of us would let you near anything that could be seen as work.

Hey P-C, have you seen this? [link]

No, I haven't! Thanks.

Then that's just where I want to be, because right now I have to go clean up the dirt. I don't think I can leave it any longer and pretend it's drying. Yay.

Love you guys, thanks for the hugs and snuggles.

Ok...I'm off for a day of psychiatric fun (shrink, then group). Don't talk so much while I'm gone. The last couple of days you guys have gotten all chatty. Hee!

Ok...I'm off for a day of psychiatric fun (shrink, then group). Don't talk so much while I'm gone. The last couple of days you guys have gotten all chatty. Hee!

How could we have fun without you, vw?

{{{Gud}}} I hope it works out for the best.

t voice of doom

{{{Deena}}} I hereby decree that the babies should give you 24 hours worth of peace, in order that you may recharge your batteries and zap this headache. If Kara and Aidan don't listen, they will have to deal with me.

t /voice of doom

{{{P-C}}} I know it's frightening, but it's not unique to you. We've all gone through this. I'm not even sure I have a career yet, and I'm close to turning 31. One of the hardest things is coming to grips with the fact that not everything is going to come to you easily from now on. You're used to over-achieving, and it takes a little while to acclimate yourself to what happens in the real world outside of high school and undergrad. There are resources galore at UM to help you navigate the muddy waters; tap into them.

Edited to make perfectly clear that the voice of doom does not in any way, shape or form apply to Gud and his situation.