This post is sort of like The Importance of Being Earnest, except that I am talking about taking credit and it’s a blog post and not a play.
I remember (I think) when I was in grade 1 (give or take) a girl in my class drew some really good pictures and gave them to me. Likely, it had something to do with all the blonde hair I had. I can tell you that once the blonde turned brown, the ladies stopped giving me drawings and other colourful artwork. Anyway, I can also tell you that I wasn’t necessarily the smartest kid on the block. I am pretty sure that I photocopied the pictures and then gave them to my teacher and told her that I drew them. I have a feeling that the teacher may have been on to me.
Taking credit for things that you really shouldn’t take credit for is important. I feel it gives me a sense of accomplishment and that I can take pride in how hard I work.
I am happy to spread the news that Leah, who is finishing her BA this semester, has been accepted in the University of Calgary’s masters program. Leah will be working towards an MA in Sociology. There is also some talk of scholarship, but that information won’t be available for a while. At the current time, Leah is thinking about researching/writing a thesis on immigration policies in Canada, but that is subject to change—but aren’t we all? I am very proud of Leah because she is so smart, she worked so hard to excel and for having the courage to seek out her academic goals. A masters is a very daunting thing.
As you may know, I have often thought about doing a masters. Particularly, I would like to do an MFA in Creative Writing. Or I have even entertained the idea of doing an MDiv, like mom. I have been held back for several reasons. I was, I believe you might say, delinquent during my BA. I didn’t work hard enough. I don’t have enough writing credits to my name. And I just don’t know if I could handle going back for more education. It didn’t go so well last time and how much have I really changed? Am I subject to change?
This is what is great about marrying Leah. One of the many benefits of marriage is the union. Curtis, I see where you are going with that last statement and you need to stop. What I mean is: two becoming one. Curtis! What I mean is, because Leah and I are one, that we accomplish things together. Therefore, I can take credit for Leah’s brain, work and courage and brag about them as if they are my own. Plus, I don’t even have to do any of the hard work of acquiring a masters for myself. Did you hear: Leah is getting her masters? I support her and edit her papers. She really couldn’t do it without me.
Yup, being married is pretty sweet.
Photo by David Goehring
Congrats to Leah!! Well done. Where’s an emoticon when you really need it?
What about my congratulations? Did you even read this post?
Yes, we all know you’re the original emoticon.
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[...] up with laughter after revisiting my son, Rhett’s blog. His most recent post is called “The Importance of Taking Credit”. You’ll have to read it to see if you think the “apple doesn’t fall to far from [...]
Yay Leah! Yay Rhett! Where’s the emoticons!!! I want my smileys back!
Wow you get to take credit for Leah’s cooking (chicken or bacon) and excelling in her BA and pursuit of a masters, also probly her use of the new camera, you may as well retire and support Leah and keep this blog going as it gives me sooo many chuckles!!!
Congrats Team Leah!
ciao
Curtis you got through the spam filter! This is a miracle! However, I would like to discuss the use of this Team Leah. That doesn’t seem to promote equality. Team Soveran works. But then any Soveran (like my greedy mother) might try and take credit (that she is certainly not due). So let’s stick with Team Rhett.
Equality?! Team Rhett?!
I really don’t even have anything else to say. What could I say to this?
Except, Brenda & Tracy: thank you!
Rhett: You’re cooking dinner tonight.