NursePez

It's funny she (NursePez) should post about her school stress (finally). She's been going to school forever - even while pregnant. Meanwhile, I kept coming up with reasons why I couldn't go. It was too much time, too much stress, too much work, etc. Mind you, I have no responsibility. Granted, I work but, my work is very supportive of school. I only have pets and, unless I abuse them publicly, no one cares. There really was no excuse for me not to go back to school.

Then I saw NursePez sitting on her couch, books open all around her with her 8 month or more belly all over the place. I realized I was a true pussy compared to her. If she could do it while working full time and carrying a new life in her belly, surely I could do it too. (FYI-I can say "pussy" because I've seen the Vagina Monologues. I can say "cunt" too. Just test me.That show is very freeing).

Thinking of NursePez sitting on her couch with all those books is why I got my ass into grad school. While I'm not all that interested in some aspects of business (ie Finance), I love school and I feel good about having taken on the challenge. It was something I had to do. (Also fyi - love my school. Didn't realize MBA programs could have so many Dems teaching. I know I vowed to avoid politics but, come on. Dems teaching MBA classes? That's notable.)

I want to live with few regrets. NursePez has influenced me to eliminate one. Playing with Squirrels has influenced me in many Buddha ways. Chinese Chicken Salad has taught me a lot about being myself. Can't Hardly Wait has taught me about contradictions - what people expect and having the courage to go against that. Check out the Wred Fright and Dave Demerjian links. If you can't tell from this blog, I worship my friends. They are all amazing and I have no idea why they hang out with me. Shock and Awe. Really.

Now when it comes to what really matters -the World Tour of Beers at Winking Lizard - I need help. We're coming up on June and I am not even half way. I'm in the midst of 3 weeks off of school and we are planning two weekends in a row at the Lizard. However, I can only drink 3-4 beers at a time. That's not going to get me anywhere fast. Since I'm approaching this with the same level of committment as my MBA, I'm feeling like a failure. I may cheat. I have considered taking my employees to the Lizard and offering to buy them beers, as long as they are on my list. I don't need to make the 100 - I just want the free T-shirt for 50. A few years ago this would have been nothing. I'm so embarrassed.