p.s. in case you didnt know, my dad is really smart. we joke about him knowing everything about everything. but seriously, i think he does. i mean except for spelling, but that is ok. kinda hard to feel like you are accomplishing anything in life when you have to sift through piles and piles of awards and recognition and diplomas and medals, as well as finding out that he scored a 1560 on his SAT (equivalent). i think i need to get a tattoo that reminds me that "you are good enough, you are smart enough, and doggone it, people like you"

i dont know if i could deal with working for him though. yikes. two people obsessed with success and approval. lots of hard work of course. but it would never be good enough. and Freud would say that such a situation is unhealthy and will frequently lead to conflict. anyways. just a thought.



any and all comments or responses are welcome at dabele@wm.edu