I had a 3:00 appointment scheduled with an academic advisor
at the local college.
I am 42 years old, and with my youngest child now in middle school,
I am finally taking the steps towards finishing my degree.
Now, I say "finally", but the fact is that I have been making attempts on and off,
for many years.
Could be my age, could be the divorce . . . . . . could be that I am just finally READY.
I have spent the last year (or so) gathering information.
Last week, I attended a meeting at George Mason University about a degree program designed
specifically for "adult learners" like myself.
And, Tuesday, I was scheduled to sit down with an academic advisor to come up with a "plan".
As I mentioned, my appointment was scheduled for 3:00.
Who KNEW that an EARTHQUAKE would happen shortly after the 2:00 hour.
I was bound and determined, though.
The University is only two minutes from my house, and I made the drive over.
When I turned the corner towards the parking garage, everything was blocked off,
and there were students and teachers everywhere.
The buildings had all been evacuated.
Sadly, I turned around, accepting the fact that I had no control over the situation.
My advisor called me the next day to reschedule the appointment.
"I can't imagine there will be another earthquake," I told her.
In the meantime, Hurricane Irene is on its way.
at the local college.
I am 42 years old, and with my youngest child now in middle school,
I am finally taking the steps towards finishing my degree.
Now, I say "finally", but the fact is that I have been making attempts on and off,
for many years.
But, something is different this time.
Could be my age, could be the divorce . . . . . . could be that I am just finally READY.
I have spent the last year (or so) gathering information.
Last week, I attended a meeting at George Mason University about a degree program designed
specifically for "adult learners" like myself.
And, Tuesday, I was scheduled to sit down with an academic advisor to come up with a "plan".
As I mentioned, my appointment was scheduled for 3:00.
Who KNEW that an EARTHQUAKE would happen shortly after the 2:00 hour.
I was bound and determined, though.
"I will NOT take this as a sign!" I said.
Instead, from the words of the Emergency Broadcasting System -
"This is a test. This is only a test."
The University is only two minutes from my house, and I made the drive over.
When I turned the corner towards the parking garage, everything was blocked off,
and there were students and teachers everywhere.
The buildings had all been evacuated.
What???
It was just an earthquake!
I HAVE A 3:00 APPOINTMENT ! ! !
Sadly, I turned around, accepting the fact that I had no control over the situation.
My advisor called me the next day to reschedule the appointment.
"I can't imagine there will be another earthquake," I told her.
In the meantime, Hurricane Irene is on its way.
"This is a test. This is only a test".
Well, know you guys over there on the east coast know why we always only PENCIL IN appointments. We live with the understanding that there could be a totally unexpected interruption to our day at any time.
ReplyDeleteYes, I am getting a small sample of what living like that must be! ; )
ReplyDeleteFunny thing is that, though it is somewhat unsettling, there is something oddly comforting about being reminded that we really do not have a whole lot of control over things.