Yes, Kuntrygirl , my mom is a discourager, bless her heart. I wouldn't have even gone to college if I had listened to her. I didn't know how I was going to pay for it and work and take care of my daughter, but I knew I had to do it or stay forever below the poverty level and on food stamps. I did all of my education one semester at a time. First I would register and defer payment then work on grants to pay for it. I also knew I would not be in a position to repay student loans. I was 36 when I finished my education and my daughter was a junior in high school and I wanted to be able to pay for her college. I graduated from 8 years of higher education with a $500 debt. Unfortunately my mom kept saying I should quit and just get a full time job. What I knew is I was poor if I stayed in college and I was poor if I didn't go to college, so I knew I would continue. I never considered quitting. I was terrified of quitting. I never asked my parents for anything. What I learned early on was not to ask her opinion or even to discuss anything I was unsure of with her. Only tell her what I have already done or about to do and not listen to the negative. Sad sad. But, not to leave on a downer, my dad was a super encourager and I early on learned to make discouragement a motivator. So, that's how I became a person that is determined beyond belief to do anything you say I can't do. I actually believe I can do anything. Lol. I am totally NOT beat down. I am "woman hear me roar". Lol
I knew that was't the end of it. You have to have a few extra b/c something will happen to one or two. I always get more than I want just in case. Oh by the way you passed the class on chicken Math!!!!! Lol
