“I arrive at the end of the semester realizing I’ve missed entire classes. I just never showed up once.”
I’ve had this dream too, not that long ago! It was a math class and I forgot about it and forgot to withdraw and ended up failing (mind you, I was a student who got straight A’s my entire life). I thought it was my subconscious toying with my perfectionist streak, but perhaps there is something more symbolic, as you’ve suggested: “like there was a whole life I signed up for and forgot to show up and live.”
Liz! That is the kindest! Thank you - it means so much to me that my writing is resonating with you! Each of your comments is a beautiful piece of writing in itself ❤️
Love the details and metaphors and the ending with the dream. Thanks for liking my comment on another writers work so I could discover yours!
Hi Ruthie! I’m so happy to connect here!
I am so glad I get to read your writings. Please continue with this joy for you, and for others that pleasure in it.
Cheers.
Thank you, Gaby!!
The extensively planned date to nothing is sweet and funny beyond measure!
“I arrive at the end of the semester realizing I’ve missed entire classes. I just never showed up once.”
I’ve had this dream too, not that long ago! It was a math class and I forgot about it and forgot to withdraw and ended up failing (mind you, I was a student who got straight A’s my entire life). I thought it was my subconscious toying with my perfectionist streak, but perhaps there is something more symbolic, as you’ve suggested: “like there was a whole life I signed up for and forgot to show up and live.”
I think it’s a common one, maybe something about control! Thank you for your gorgeous comments!!!
I totally binged all of your posts this morning, and I mentioned you in this week’s Subtack shout out thread! I’m really enjoying your work.
Liz! That is the kindest! Thank you - it means so much to me that my writing is resonating with you! Each of your comments is a beautiful piece of writing in itself ❤️
Don’t feel like you need to reply to all my comments; I just wanted to share my appreciation for your writing!