Atropa, your dad is all right now, yes? And hopefully making sure to tell you when something is going on?
Yes to both! I think my almost crying at him in the hospital room while explaining that he needed to tell me these things may have finally gotten the message through.
I didn't take time off after HS, but I did go to cosmetology school, which gave me something to do while I was trying to figure out what I wanted. And since cosmetology school was at the community college with a highly-respected music department, that made my decision pretty simple.
The post-high school decision may depend on where you're at. Pretty much everyone I knew went away to college mostly to get out of town. It was really the socially acceptable way to escape.
I don’t know what I would have done with a gap year. No money for travel, no car, no public transportation where I was living to get me to an entry level job. Might as well do college. It’s definitely not the only path. If I’d wanted to apprentice to a trade, my folks would probably have supported it. And I probably would have made more money, if my body had coped with it.
Pix and Drew, I hope the stressors get reduced soon.
Hec, much Christmas~ma to you, Matilda, and Emmet.
Atropa, I’m glad your dad’s doing better.
I get my lashes and brows dyed, as I can’t be bothered with mascara and they’re invisible without something. The last time I went it was a chilly day and the aesthetician had a heated pad on the table. It was so nice! I’m definitely on team Heated Things, especially in the winter.
I’m in a local astronomy club, and tonight I’ll be going to a Solstice star watching demo in a nearby town. It became really obvious to me that the club is mostly retirees, because the request was for people to get there and have everything set up by 4:45. I’ll be lucky to leave the apartment by 4:45, and have a half hour drive to the event. Not to be all inter generational warfare, but jobs are still a thing. Oh well, it’s still a good reason to get out of the apartment.
An excellent reason for serial posting:
That’s wonderful news, EpicTangent!
FUCK YEAH, Epic!!!!!! I shrieked a little when I read your Beep Me post, and woke up the kitty. Totally worth it.
That's fucking fantastic, Epic! I know that would have made Jacqueline so happy.
Epic, I'm glad to read the excellent news.
Yeah, happy for you.
Mom had her breast surgery about 22 years ago this month.
