Today I got an e-mail that I've been secretly waiting for (hoping for) for the past two years. I received an e-mail from the Golden Key national honor society asking me if I'd like to be a member. I'm not sure how many people in my life can understand how much this means to me. I got teary eyed when I told Husband about it. Sure, it's a formality; and of course, they do charge a fee to be a "member". But for the first time in my academic career I can say that I'm in an honor society. This may seem a trifle to some, but it has always been a secret dream of mine. I know that my 4.0 GPA may not be a big deal to a lot of people, but it is to me. I worked hard to earn it. More importantly, I discovered something very important that I never knew about myself during my school years...I'm smart! I'm no genius, and I doubt MENSA will be contacting me at any point in my lifetime, but darn it, I'm smart! (Imagine what I could have done with that knowledge when I was 15. It just might have saved me some insecurity!)
So - if I sound desperate to you; if I sound like someone who is putting too much stock in what other people (i.e. the Golden Key people) think...you're right! And I don't care - I'm proud of myself, and it's my own opinion that matters this time. Besides, it's something nice I can add to my resume!
4 comments:
i'm so proud of you! you are so much more than smart though.
Honestly Jen...I have always thought of you as one of the smartest people I know. Good job!!!! I am so glad YOU finally believe it. Love you!
I think that is awesome!! How did you ever doubt your brainpower??? You're wise beyond your years. Glad Golden Key finally recognized that! xoxo
Jen - I have to agree with Becky. I have also thought of you as one of the smartest women I know. You should be very proud of yourself. Congratulations.
Love and miss you.
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