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The Mind of Olivia Drab

Inside the head of a reproductively-challenged space cadet.

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7.13.2004

*ahem* Announcement

I just made a very important life decision that I hope I can stick with. (No, I am NOT talking about the decision to start back on Weight Watchers, although I hope I can stick with that TOO.)

I just registered for my Fall classes this morning, a task of which I'd been putting off for some time now because I was losing my mind with indecisiveness. What caused this bevy of maddening emotions and decisions?

A. Do I stick with my current career of Graphic Design, of which I am bored and frequently claim is akin to a knife in my head?

B. Do I continue my educational career in Print Journalism and hope that someday I can be Ted Turner's bitch?

C. Or do I choke back my artery-hardening fear of failure and do what my heart and thinking brain REALLY want to do?

I chose Option C. Today I registered for a full load of Biology classes. My new major will be Molecular Genetics & Cellular Biology---first class "Genetics in Medicine". Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Ms. Drab may ONE day be Dr. Drab, Reproductive Biologist. That is, if I don't choke on the fear again.

[cue pep squad]

What I forgot to add was me, teary-eyed and smiling and saying YAAAAAAAY!!! I am excited, terrified, thrilled and nervous all at the same time. I really believe this is the right direction for me, especially since one day I will cure ALL infertility including miscarriages.

12 Comments:

Anonymous said...

This is ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY the RIGHT decision!!! And let me tell you, all these graphic design courses and journalism courses will NOT go unrewarded! Aside from learning as its own reward, a doctor who can write is _always_ appreciated. Trust me on this one. I work with the men in the business department who don't bother to proofread, and the men & women in the sciences who make things a little too complex for their own good, etc.

I applaud you and your courage to try what you really want to do.

Evelin

2:11 PM  
amanda said...

Good for you. I think it takes courage to switch directions like that. I was a genetics major for one semester. After experiencing the joys of organic chemistry, I decided I needed to find a major that did not require me to take any more organic. Good luck to you.

2:38 PM  
Anonymous said...

What a wonderful decision...to go with your heart! It really feels good, doesn't it? Way to go on following what you really want to do! Aurora

2:50 PM  
Jennifer said...

What a FANTASTIC decision! I wish you nothing but the best of luck! Your brain is WAY bigger than MY brain! I had a hard enough time with beginner HIGHSCHOOL biology! hee hee!
Dr. Drab! Sound great to me!!

2:52 PM  
Anonymous said...

Wow!

Hat's off to Dr. Drab!

Julia

3:46 PM  
Stephanie said...

Will you be my Doctor????

6:44 PM  
FamilyBound said...

Congratulations!!! That is awesome :)

8:55 PM  
sherry said...

Congrats on the life decision!!! Excellent choice, future Dr. Drab!

I, too, have made a major life decision...quitting my job to begin my own business. WOOOO!!!

Must've been something in the water this week....

Best of luck to you!

12:10 AM  
suz said...

This is just fabulous!! You'll do GREAT! This is something you've been wanting to do for a long time. I have one suggestion. When you do become a doctor, please have plenty of Hormona comics in the waiting area!!! (no pg mags.)

9:28 AM  
Blue said...

I commend you on your courage. I've been putting off grad school for oh, about 7 years now. I'll get there eventually.
Contragulations on making that big first step!

12:24 PM  
Katie said...

Wow! Molecular Genetics & Cellular Biology? Just looking at this makes my brain go !$%#&%$#@! But I envy women who pursue any scientific field. Best of luck to you.

1:25 PM  
Kathy said...

Woohoo!!!! Way to go Melissa!!! I'm so happy you've made this decision. You'll do great. Kathy (kcullya)

12:19 AM  

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