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By: Erin Hill

Erin Hill — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:32:46 +0000

I think everyone, no matter how “educated” they are, feels they could’ve done more or should’ve done more in life. One thing I’ve learned, is that no matter how much education you get, it has ABSOLUTELY NO INFLUENCE on whether you will be successful(and happy, btw). That is all in the hands of the person…are they creative? Are they a self starter? Do they play well with others? Are they passionate about what they do? If a person is all of these things, then they truly can accomplish anything. And from just reading your blog in the recent weeks, I think you’re one of those kinds of people. Thank you for being so honest. Keep your chin up! We all know you ROCK!
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By: Susan Black

Susan Black — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:26:25 +0000

Its amazing how sometimes you write a timely post about exactly what I was feeling = and thats exactly what you’ve done here!

Thanks, its so inspiring when you know someone else out there has felt the same and has that awakening.

Thanks, totally totally fanatstic. x

By: ginabad

ginabad — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:45:19 +0000

Boy, can I relate to this! My nemesis was not finishing college. I remember having a dear friend at a job tell me, “I thought you were just a secretary because, you know, you don’t have a BA.” OUCH, as if there’s such a thing as “just a secretary”. (That was the proper title for it back then!)

I look at your blog and I’m so amazed that you can feel this way, but just last week I got a compliment and I rejected it too! We can do anything, long as its in God’s will and those degrees are just pieces of paper. Not worth much in today’s economy anyway. Thank you for being so honest and sharing.

By: Becca

Becca — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:07:53 +0000

I think intelligence is what you know outside of school. Anyone can parrot back info and get an A in a class. My boss has a bachelors and 2 masters and she can’t even make a copy on a copy machine or decide whether to save or throw out a piece of paper. You can always go back and get a diploma, degree, or whatever. She will never be smart lol

By: Iva @ Horizontal Yo-Yo

Iva @ Horizontal Yo-Yo — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:52:22 +0000

Oh Lordy…don’t we all have regrets? I dropped out of college my second year and have only started going back two months ago. It is never too late if that’s what you truly want. But take it from me…to get an education (especially one that costs money) simply because it is expected of you is no way to get one. You need to want it.

I love the Sea World show…The Man Beast calls it sappy. I just love it – and yes, I get teary eyed, too.

Iva @ Horizontal Yo-Yos last blog post..Happy Birthday to Me

By: Jerri Ann

Jerri Ann — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:05:48 +0000

This is an awesome post girl, you are so witty and write so well, you just keep yourself hoisted up there girl.

By: Angie

Angie — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:16:46 +0000

Hi Lori! I had to comment on this post!! I dropped out at 16 to get married, to get away from my devout Catholic parents. But, I went back and got my GED. and although I don't have a college degree YET, I will. I agree with the ladies above when they say that there is more to life than education. Everyone makes mistakes, but it's what you do with those learning experiences that makes the REAL differences. You are smart and beautiful and so is your family. I would encourage you to go back and get that diploma though, it will show your children that you can set your mind to anything and Do it! and you will not believe how empowered it will make you feel! :-) I'm glad that Sea World could do that for ya. I used to love going to the one in Ohio, but it's closed now. I'll take my kids there someday, but which one? ;-) Angies last blog post..Father's Day Deals at EyeBuyDirect.com

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:39:56 +0000

Don't ever feel ashamed of yourself. Everyone has something they wish they had done differently. The world is full of people who didn't graduate, but they've returned and finished high school and on to college. You're successful now, but set your education as a goal and achieve it slowly. I'm sure your children don't view you as a failure and they will support you. You've achieved so many other things in your life including give birth and raising them. As parents, our love is unconditional and I'm sure your parents feel the same way. Rhondas last blog post..Granny Tasered?

By: Andrea @ Mommy Snacks.net

Andrea @ Mommy Snacks.net — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:35:33 +0000

Lori, you know there is so much more to life than education!!! I really hope you don’t get down on yourself too much because some of the most loving, caring, SMART people I know didn’t graduate from high school :) My mom was one of them. She went back to get her GED, an Associates and a Bachelors Degree!

Seeing her do that didn’t impress that education was important (she *encouraged* that in other ways). Seeing her go through all that she did to get those things showed me that initiative, perseverance, sacrifice and passion was what mattered most! Those are traits that that molded me as her daughter. You have those same characteristics. No validation on paper is necessary! And, you certainly haven’t failed your kids! Hello – having your son pay for a car with money he earned says a LOT! :)

Oh, and if you really want to go back to school, it is never too late!