I keep dreaming of not graduating from high school!!

[kristy1111]

Thanks (big thanks) to all who have responded thus far. I have really enjoyed all of your insights, and very much enjoyed the hugs, and the cute pictures, too! You are all so loving!

One thing that was present (at first) was the fear of the consequences of my 'slacking' (cutting class, etc.). I could hardly believe that I had been so 'bad' that I couldn't even remember what my class schedule was, where the classes were, or where my locker was and what the combination was! However, I also remember thinking, "High school is such a waste of time. I'm not even going to need these things in 'real life'. I know how to read and write and do basic math. That's plenty for me to get by. I can take specialized classes if I need to in order to get a certain career, should I choose. I'll just get my G.E.D."

I had a feeling of power, almost, like this is MY choice and I can do it however I want to.

I really like the metaphor of "putting away childish things". That's how I felt later in the dream, and I certainly feel that way in real life. I get a lot of flack about it, but I think high school is a joke - a big popularity contest. I homeschool my kids the basics and then let them explore all kinds of things in the classroom of life. It's been so much more fun!

Thanks again everyone, and I'd love to hear more should you choose to offer it.

Luv, Kristy