Hi everyone

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Mon, 06-26-2006 - 5:48pm

Hi!

Just thought I would update on us :) I haven't been posting much, but I do read the board frequently.

My cousin is doing really well. She is 17 already - time has flown! Grades this past year could have been better, but I will happily except 'ok' grades as our biggest problem :) She is working in a CPA firm (doing me proud!) this summer in an apprentice/intern type position. College plans are *slowly* entering her mind.

Although she has cleaned up her act quite a bit, she still has some friends who I don't really care for. These friends think that college is useless, and I watch my cousin struggle as to what path her life will take. I know she wants to go to college and create a good life for herself - but I've heard her friends question her desire to go to college. She feels like she's ditching her friend group by considering college (if that makes any sense). Like she's growing beyond them.

So, that's my 'project' for summer - work on helping her set some goals for herself.
She is leaning towards either being an accountant, or law enforcement.
(which I find funny, as I am an account, and SO is a police officer) But, I know I changed my major a million times, so we shall see.

I would love some advice on some drama we've had around here - but I'll make that another post.

In other news, I'm getting married in August!

Hope all is well with everyone!
~Becca

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In reply to: momtolizabeth
Mon, 06-26-2006 - 6:38pm

Becca!

Pam
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Tue, 06-27-2006 - 12:56am

Hey Becca,

Glad to 'see' you again! Sounds like pretty normal teen stuff to me. Well, I'm not exactly there yet, but from what I read here on the board, it seems like it's normal :-)

How's Lizabeth? And best wishes on your marriage! Do you think you could post some pics after? I love weddings!

 

 

 

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Tue, 06-27-2006 - 7:07am

Good to see you Becca. Congrats on your cousin doing better, and getting her future gradually lined up.

My brother went through a similar thing of "college" somehow being anti-friends. He took a couple of years off, but did eventually go to a four year school. It was part of the growth process for him, and may be for your cousin too.

CONGRATS on getting married!! How exciting!

Sue