flashback

My day began with an unexpected invite that had me jumping into my car and heading back-to-school. No I am not continuing my education(although my parents would love that)I was destination bound for Kent, Ohio on the hunt for a fabulous vintage leopard sofa and to spend time with a favorite cohort.
Kent State University was where I spent the better part of 4 years. Degree? No way Jose! It only took me 4 years, 4 different majors and 2 forced hiatus' (my parent's wierd decision) to make me realize higher education was not my cup of tea. Don't get me wrong, college was great, I LOVED to party! I loved to skip class. I loved to ditch my paid for duties,drink coffee and solve ALL the world problems. Really though, oceanography, who cares? College algebra, speech, geology, PUHLEASE! Yes, I know I sound like a terrible role model for wayward teens, but come on I did do SOMETHING w/ my life. I did turn out just fine. I managed to take what I was born with, my creativity, and turn it into my passion and a way to bring home the bacon. Lean bacon at times yes, but bacon none the less. I really don't think that piece of paper was my key to happiness. Finding my way, though it's been difficult, has made me happy because what I do comes from me not an institution. My husband is a huge proponent of college education and yes I do think it's the smart(pardon my pun)way to go, just not for me. Driving around campus today did not have me yearning for my old classes and professors, but for a moment I was wistful for a simpler time. Life can just downright suck at moments and remembering that unencubered freedom put a smile on my face. Alas though I bid my mate adieu, pointed my car north and drove home. See you can go back to school if only for a couch and a cup of coffee. Goodnight world.