That said, I just got an email from my sweet mama, who tells me that the uni she works for is cutting her hours in half. This is the most talented teacher I know - and someone who brings solace and help to hundreds of students every year. This, compared to the worthless academic research-based profs who ignore students and just concentrate on intellectual self-pleasure. Garh! How frustrating! I guess economic crises affect everyone, the academic world included. But I wish they'd keep the Teachers and do away with the Thinkers. Because I know that in my world, I want people who cultive, nurture, and grow strength in others, versus those who are locked up in an office, concentrating on reputations. Oh, I know that's unfair, but I don't care. We're all entitled to our prejudices.
Here's a good thought, to ca
ncel out the previous ones...I've decided what my Daily Thing That Scares Me will be today. I'm taking the buggy out (by myself) for the first time. I've been a big wuss and used the sling every day so far, but today I need to go to the shops, and therefore, need help with carrying milk, buttter, etc. So I'll officially become a Buggy-Pushing-Mummy today... terrifying. Every ounce of hippie in me screams in protest, not to mention my feminist soul. But I think, in the grand scheme of 'not judging others', it's karmic retribution. That's right, womanhood! Judge not, lest it be you someday! (At least now, I get to be the one who mows others down with reckless and heedless abandon. Ha ha!)
