Something to ponder.

[ysobelle]

Odd thought just struck me: when I was young, I HATED going to school. Hated it. I mean with unbridled passion. Every morning was an argument with my parents. I'd say I didn't feel well even when I knew I was probably fine, Mom would say, "Go in in the morning and see how you feel." I'd sometimes whine and protest yet more, and if I won, I'd stay home and sleep most of the day. I missed, on average, at least two or three days a month. At least. And when I did go, I was almost universally late. And tired. I could never get myself to bed on time, or stop reading on time, or get my homework done early enough. Everything was always dragged out. I don't ever remember a time when I wasn't like that. It was far more extreme than with other kids. I couldn't IMAGINE actually WANTING to go to school. It seemed an utterly alien concept to me. And yet, somehow, I did well-- in English I was even stellar.

Now, thank G-d, I don't have anywhere to be at any set time-- most days!-- and I can work on my own schedule. I've finally been able to work by my own clock, and so far, it's going well. Still, what was the cause of all those years of angst? It can't have been normal. What on earth was going on?

Comments

[morriganswitch.livejournal.com]

That's the thing, I LOVED going to school, because it meant I got away from home. Until I got to High School, and was yanked out of the broom closet and threatened and tormented.

I actually had kids from my bus stop, hurl rocks at me, because they heard I was a Witch.

[42redmonkeys.livejournal.com]

I was the exact same way - Often I wound up on the bus in tears.
I had the worst teacher ever in first grade - and second grade - and in high school I just didnt "fit in" I never wanted to go to school and it was a constant daily fight with my mom for me to go.

Once I skipped an entire two weeks of school and finally got caught....

when I went back later as an adult to get my Medical Transcription Degree - I couldnt wait to get there - I aced every test, read every book, even did teacher's pet shit....

I have also always had trouble holding down a 9 - 5 job....I can go along good for a few months and then the moment something happens I dont like, I start calling off, using vacation time, and leaving early till I finally just give up and quit.

Working at home at my own leasure works much better for me too....though - some days it is next to impossible to get away from spider solitare or freecell or email and LJ and get motivated to do what needs done......

for the most part though - I find that this is the best fit for me.

And just think - we NEVER have to wear pantyhose again!!!!!

[surlywench.livejournal.com]

you don't like having to run on other people's timetables, i think.

for clients it's different, since you enjoy what you're doing, but back then there was no tangible benefit for you.

[(Anonymous)]

simple Nikki. You are nocturnal! -Erin