My girls are lucky in so many ways, and they know it. They live nice lives, and don't trouble about finances. Still, I'm so proud of them --they take little for granted, and put so much effort in their studies.
D1 just returned from UF's Summer Session. She's decided that she wants to go for a Masters in Nutrition Science after she graduates. The problem is, while she's a whiz in the Humanities, she struggles in the Sciences.
She took a Chemistry class, and found it very tough. She got herself a tutor, and worked it all summer. She's high strung, and would call each time she got a low exam score. But guess what? She still got a B in the course.
I'm so proud of her. I'm proud whenever she gets good grades, but in the liberal arts classes it's a bit like being proud of Shaquille when he dunks a basketball --natural abilities abound. But when D1 took on something very tough, and still conquered it --way to go, my girl.
D2 worked like a demon last year, and came out of her sophomore year with one B and the rest As. She's volonteered all summer at a camp, taking care of little children. On weekends she volunteers at a pet rescue operation --taking care of the dogs, and helping them get adopted.
She spends a little time with her friends, but then sees two tutors --one for her difficult upcoming math class, and another to maximize her SAT score this year.
D2 is much more driven than I was. And --she's not naturally a hyper person like her sister. D2 is, in her natural habitat, very happy to sleep until 2 pm if she can. So --I know the effort she puts in doing all these manifold activities.
Ah, girls, what can I say? My cup runneth over with the two of you.
Hopefully the next week you'll take a well deserved breather from your industrious lives.
Brava, ladies!
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