Comments on: Coming Clean

By: LS

LS — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:20:57 +0000

Sometimes the greatest lessons learned happen when you do things the hard way. I take it your work will give you the opportunity (i.e. time off) to attend the courses? Go get that degree and walk across that stage proudly at your convocation. It’ll be worth it and your family will be so proud to celebrate your accomplishments with you. Plus, having those official letters behind your name may come in handy some day down the road. Good luck!!!

By: Aunt Patty

Aunt Patty — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:10:52 +0000

Not an issue as far as I’m concerned. I never finished either. I was offered a job before I finished and have never looked back. I’ve tried a couple of times to finish it but I’m so undisciplined when it comes to studying at home.
Don’t worry, if you want it enough, it’ll happen. Love you still.

By: Ronnica

Ronnica — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:24:35 +0000

Big bummer! When our school changed the degree requirements, it actually made my life easier. I know how it feels to be done, it's great, so push on through! The latest blog stylings of Ronnica: A Day in My Life (with Pictures!)

By: Jaime

Jaime — Thu, 28 May 2009 15:00:59 +0000

There are much bigger things in life to worry yourself about Erica, TRUST ME! I’ve gone though just about everything, I know it’s hard & all the “well if i had of done this” or “done that’s”, but its life. shit happens and you just gotta deal with it and move on. no one can judge you but yourself.

if it makes you feel any better it took Ian ( my hubby ) 6 years to do a 4 year degree ( he started @ UofT screwed up 1st year, moved to Ryerson, then had to take a yr off for surgery & recovery ) he started in 2003 – will have his Convocation in June..

my mum went back & finished her gr.12 and 4 yrs of college for nursing with 3 kids between the ages of 7 & 12.. ( she was 30 finishing gr.12 in Night School )

and i read your mom did it with you 5 girls.. so see it’s all good.. haha

I have to go back and finish too.. ( I had Thomas instead of finishing.. and then i had Liam… )

Things happen for a reason. maybe you don’t know what the reason is for it yet.. but you will.

By: Laura Jean

Laura Jean — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:02:19 +0000

hm I think this would indicate the perfect time to have a child, hello one year maternity leave! i've heard the most common thing first timers on mat leave do besides tending to the infant is advance their education! The latest blog stylings of Laura Jean: How I’d like to spend everyday!

By: mom

mom — Thu, 28 May 2009 12:47:17 +0000

We all strike out sometimes Eri. Believe you me! Let it go, SEE an academic counselor NOW- like can you change to a general BA and have enough credits to finish? Stop beating yourself up, and remember that we all love, admire and respect you. Remember, I started and finished university after having 5 kids! The latest blog stylings of mom: Coming Clean

By: Leah

Leah — Thu, 28 May 2009 04:35:50 +0000

Also, Erica – you are working a great full-time job while still being able to work on your degree! That is awesome. Not many people are able to have the brains/connections to be able to do that. That is a blessing.
And although the baby thing will have to wait, well there is no saying that you can’t be 9 months preggo marching (waddling?) your ass down that aisle at your convocation

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By: Saver Queen

Saver Queen — Thu, 28 May 2009 04:06:14 +0000

Sounds rough, Erica. I'm sure you had your own personal challenges that slowed you down and that you did the best you could. Some people graduate on time but with piles and piles of debt. I'm sure that working while studying contributed to the length of your degree, but you won't spend years paying it off. Be kind to yourself! The latest blog stylings of Saver Queen: Homemade junk food, part two: candied peanuts

By: mandy

mandy — Thu, 28 May 2009 01:51:04 +0000

Leah is right, learn from your mistakes and move forward. Thats all any of us can do. Good luck finishing your classes! The latest blog stylings of mandy: Back to Basics

By: Leah

Leah — Thu, 28 May 2009 01:04:56 +0000

Well, Miss Erica. First of all, I'm glad you are taking responsibility for you actions (or lack thereof) and that you got this off your chest. No one should judge you. It is very true that you had a lot of very different experiences than the rest of us girls when you were going through school, and by that I mean your epilepsy. You had this intense health problem that none of us had to deal with, and we know that God only gives to people what He knows they can handle. Be angry at yourself, but also be kind and gentle to your soul. And in the end, LEARN from this mistake. This won't be the first opportunity you have to fuck up something in your life, but if you do (or are about to), think about how it will make you feel, and think about how it will make your loved ones feel. (Don't worry, in the end, they will still love you) The latest blog stylings of Leah: My foray into fashion blogging