The Good News:
I got a 3.9 this quarter! It’s the best GPA I’ve ever had. I’m pretty proud of myself, and glad I sacrificed all those nights. I would’ve been pissed if I had no social life in exchange for mediocre grades.
And – I got into the Denmark program!
The Bad News:
I think I’m going to have to bail on the Denmark program. Between finances and trying to figure out what to do with Freckles, it seems like there are too many barriers. You may laugh, as some of my friends have, at the idea of my dog preventing me from going abroad for a couple of months. But when I asked my Grandpa if he would watch him not only did he say no (which in his defense, I understand), he suggested I have him put to sleep. There is NO WAY I’m doing that. That is cruel, selfish, and totally absurd.
The only thing that prevents me from emailing the director right now and telling her I can’t go is this little, tiny, practically squelched voice camping out in the back of my head. Her conversations go something like this:
You are old. Your chances to do something cool like this are floating away as we stand here, having this ridiculous internal debate. Plus, don’t let money get in your way. You just have to have faith that you can get loans together. And there are probably scholarships out there for you – just get off your lazy ass and find them. And if worst comes to worst, sell your eggs. You don’t have any use for them anyway.
What do you kids think? Should I do it? Should I bail? Should I tie them in a bow?
6 Comments
GO! DO IT! Ship Freckles to me!
Hmmm.. I would definitely agree that you really need to find a way to go. But finding a means to board your pet while away is a tough call. Why does your grandfather not like the dog I wonder? I would totally watch him for you if I wasn’t already tending to a zoo of animals, but I know a few fellow AVID animal lovers that might be willing to adopt while you are away. but you REALLY need to go, because as you said: we are not getting any younger.
I think you should still go for it. I wish I could watch Freckles for you but I already live with two (young, spunky) dogs.
(Also, the animal lover in me totally understands the not wanting to leave Freckles – whenever I would leave on a trip my dad would be under strict instructions that should anything happen to my cat he was to store her in the freezer until I got home.)
You gotta go!! Why don’t you place an ad for someone to watch Freckles? Unfortunately, I don’t have any friends in your area who would be willing to help, and I would love to, but my kitty doesn’t really like doggies.
You gotta go!
You gotta go… send the dog to me if you have to and who cares about money it always works out…for sure. Do it.
Damn. You guys are getting me all verklempt over here.
I think I may have figured out a solution, thanks to a Super Friend that lives in the area. I’ll update when I know more.
But, for serious, all you guys kick SO MUCH ASS. I’m so grateful to have friends like you.