Picked up My College ID

herdizziness
herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
My onc asked when I wanted chemo, I told him on Fridays since that's the only day off I have from college. He then asked me why I decided to go to college. I said,
"Well, hell, since I'm going to live, I figured I might as well be further educated while enjoying my old age." He laughed, and said he was sure I was going to enjoy college and my life.
I went down today and had my picture taken and picked up my college ID, mind you I had to wait in line behind my son while he was getting his renewed. LOL. Felt good to do.
Winter Marie

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  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #2
    awesome
    what are you studying ?
    I hope you enjoy he course.
    Pete
  • Nana2
    Nana2 Member Posts: 255
    #3
    Marie......you.....are an
    Marie......you.....are an INSPIRATION!!!!
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #4
    You are an inspiration
    I don't know how you do it, but keep on doing it!
  • Sonia32
    Sonia32 Member Posts: 1,071 Member
    #5
    Winter Marie
    You are an inspiration (as everyone else is). You go girl, well done for doing this.

    Hugs
    Sonia
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #6
    pete43lost_at_sea said:

    awesome
    what are you studying ?
    I hope you enjoy he course.
    Pete

    Pete
    Political Science.
  • okthen
    okthen Member Posts: 232
    #7
    Hi Marie! Hope youre doing
    Hi Marie! Hope youre doing great! I loved your post...reminded me of when I started at age 23 after being married 2 years and having my daughter...I was so proud as I know you are. (o:
    At the age of 23 I was still the youngest in my class of nursing students....I want to go back now for something else..just not sure what...wondered the other day if I would find myself the oldest at 44. ha
    Maybe I'll sign up for the same classes as you....we could study together. (o:...don't know why but I always loved study groups.

    Cheers!
    Chriss
  • soccermom13
    soccermom13 Member Posts: 224
    #8
    Good for you!
    I never did have a chance to go to college and started last year - one class a semester - following my 19 yr old to the admin building. I still have issues with memory as well as fatigue 1 1/2 years after chemo/surgery finished. I am loving the experience! Just haven't decided which direction to go so for now it is Liberal Arts!
    Hugs to you
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #9
    okthen said:

    Hi Marie! Hope youre doing
    Hi Marie! Hope youre doing great! I loved your post...reminded me of when I started at age 23 after being married 2 years and having my daughter...I was so proud as I know you are. (o:
    At the age of 23 I was still the youngest in my class of nursing students....I want to go back now for something else..just not sure what...wondered the other day if I would find myself the oldest at 44. ha
    Maybe I'll sign up for the same classes as you....we could study together. (o:...don't know why but I always loved study groups.

    Cheers!
    Chriss

    Being the Oldest
    Hah, got you beat, I'm 51, LOL. Come on in to class!!! I noticed when I went to take the placement tests, by no means was I the oldest, it was amazing.
    Winter Marie
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #10
    soccermom13 said:

    Good for you!
    I never did have a chance to go to college and started last year - one class a semester - following my 19 yr old to the admin building. I still have issues with memory as well as fatigue 1 1/2 years after chemo/surgery finished. I am loving the experience! Just haven't decided which direction to go so for now it is Liberal Arts!
    Hugs to you

    Liberal Arts
    That's what I was originally going to take, and for some reason I changed to political science. Hoping the memory issues won't be too bad. I'm going full time, my son is picking the classes out for me, according to the counsler he picked the right ones, yea for him knowing what I needed. LOL.
    I'm so glad your enjoying the experience. I very excited myself.
    Hugs back at you
    Winter Marie
  • Lori-S
    Lori-S Member Posts: 1,277 Member
    #11
    herdizziness said:

    Liberal Arts
    That's what I was originally going to take, and for some reason I changed to political science. Hoping the memory issues won't be too bad. I'm going full time, my son is picking the classes out for me, according to the counsler he picked the right ones, yea for him knowing what I needed. LOL.
    I'm so glad your enjoying the experience. I very excited myself.
    Hugs back at you
    Winter Marie

    Woo Hoo Winter Marie
    How exciting for you! I am so proud of you and so excited for you. BIG HUGS
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #12
    Good for you!
    Love the attitude, Marie- good for you!!
    :)

    Lisa
  • bruins1971
    bruins1971 Member Posts: 227
    #13
    New lease
    Seems like you have been given this new lease on life and you are running with the opportunity. Good for you that is all I can say good for you.... Heck we are never to old to learn as we are all learning every single day of our lives.

    God Bless you my friend and again way to go

    Bobby
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    #14
    bruins1971 said:

    New lease
    Seems like you have been given this new lease on life and you are running with the opportunity. Good for you that is all I can say good for you.... Heck we are never to old to learn as we are all learning every single day of our lives.

    God Bless you my friend and again way to go

    Bobby

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  • hopeforcure49
    hopeforcure49 Member Posts: 111
    #15
    You Go and don't let anyone stop you!
    This is great! Hope you enjoy your college years. Blessings from Lourdes
  • khl8
    khl8 Member Posts: 807
    #16
    hopeforcure49 said:

    You Go and don't let anyone stop you!
    This is great! Hope you enjoy your college years. Blessings from Lourdes

    HOORAY for you! Keep up
    HOORAY for you! Keep up that attitude!!!!!!

    Kathy
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #17
    unknown said:

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    Graci
    What a cute story! Some of the people who were less motivated in high school become the best motivated later on. I bet you were a great nurse.
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #18
    khl8 said:

    HOORAY for you! Keep up
    HOORAY for you! Keep up that attitude!!!!!!

    Kathy

    Ya just never cease to amaze me sweetheart........
    all I can say is "you go girlfriend".......good for you Marie...Clift
  • mukamom
    mukamom Member Posts: 402
    #19
    khl8 said:

    HOORAY for you! Keep up
    HOORAY for you! Keep up that attitude!!!!!!

    Kathy

    Good for you Winter
    I wish you all the best...I tried going back to school about 6 months after Robert's cancer dx for billing and coding. I thought that I could apply myself, but I was too wrapped up with Robert's treatments and surgeries...
    You will do great!!

    Angela

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