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October 4th, 2005 @ 11:33 pm | miscellany | Post a CommentI was at the gym last night running on the stupid treadmill even though I hate it (for 45 minutes people! even though a few of those I walked) and the guy in front of me doing his abs had a white shirt with big black letters spelling C I A on it. Perhaps I have seen too many bad Colin Farrell movies but if the guy really works for the CIA would he wear a shirt advertising that fact? He didn’t look like a tourist wearing one of those stupid fake law enforcement shirts either. I was confused. I guess I still don’t get DC.
Just now, my dad called me to tell me to reconsider going to law school. (I was supposed to go in Fall 2003 but I met Andrew, moved to Vermont, and spent the next 9 months on the Dean campaign, where I met a lot of ex-lawyers.) He says I shouldn’t do it to become a lawyer, but rather to “open doors.” I think that 3 years and $150,000 is a very expensive door opener. Instead, couldn’t I just stay home, have babies, sew cute purses, and sell them on eBay? Someone please tell my dad this is okay.
Oh yeah, and instead of going to the gym tonight, Andrew and I watched FIVE HOURS of Lost — the last disc of Season One. Phew, glad that is over and we can go back to watching a mere one hour per week of our favorite shows. I told you people before that when I get into things I REALLY get into them. Just add Lost to the list.
Wern’t you voted biggest feminist in high school? And now you want to stay home and have babies…hmmm…something the traditional “feminist” movement might not agree with…that idea is actually Feminine, and I fully approve. (Not that I have a whole lot of chance of being president either…)
written by Betsy
October 5th, 2005 @ 12:13 am
ha…yes your memory is correct on that one. And, I did go on to major in Women’s Studies in college!
I think that what is happening is a combo of two things: After about a year and a half at my job I am getting antsy and thinking about what I am meant to be doing in this world. At the same time, I am settling down and thinking about marriage, family, buying a house, etc.
It seems like the new crop of feminists are women (and men) who just simply want the choice. And the support from society for either one (like, say, affordable child care and generous maternity leave, both of which are in short supply in this country). Plus, isn’t raising good, healthy, strong, smart children as good of a career as you can get?
Anyway, I am ranting now. I think you are right that in a way it comes down to being Feminine…which we like to be!
written by janet
October 5th, 2005 @ 12:22 am
I think staying home to raising good, healthy, intelligent, non-criminal children is a very important job. I say…lets all just have lots of babies and move to Colorado. Do you think kk and Chris would be okay with this plan?
One minor glitch…I need to find someone to actually have babies with. Just a little wrinkle in the plan. But I am going out this weekend to celebrate Meredith birthday. So while I am out I will just go around asking any cute guy if they would be willing to be the father of my children. I think that would be an excellent pick up line! What do you think? I will report back on how many interest guys I get. I know what you are thinking….she will get ZERO phone numbers.
written by allibau
October 5th, 2005 @ 12:38 am
hello?!? moherhood is the most important job in the world, and not everyone is cut out for it. I mean seriously have you watched Springer lately? I bet if their mom had stayed home and not been lawyers or whatever, the kids wouldn’t have turned out so crappy. Oh wait, they were home. they were just locked in their bedrooms doing crack. Well, whatever. Mommy and purse maker is a very noble career. I’ll be your first client!
written by jessica
October 5th, 2005 @ 8:41 am
As I read this, sitting in class, I can’t help but think you are a smart person. Law school is miserable. The only doors it opens are doors you don’t want to walk through. They are doors leading to money instead of family, and prestige instead of doing good for the world. Stick to your life plan, you’ll be much happier and more satisfied as a person. If I weren’t already in debt, I’d get out now.
There are so many better ways to find fulfillment in this world, go for one of those.
(But if you need a lawyer, call me.)
written by Justin
October 6th, 2005 @ 9:51 am