Posted by madeline on April 28, 2006, at 6:49:42
In reply to C'mon, women, embrace your inner geek!, posted by Racer on April 27, 2006, at 21:53:56
Racer,
I really enjoyed the tone of your post. It seems as though a natural optimism and joy came through. Revel in that! Being in school can be so much fun, but there are just a few points I want to respond to.
******If you're concerned about remaining feminine and womanly while studying science, wear a dress when you go to class.*******
If only everything were that simple! Being a woman is so much more than wearing a dress.
Sometimes it's about WANTING to deny who you are.
*****The procrastination? I would bet that's a flavor of anxiety.******
That really really depends on the situation. For me at least, fear of failure was never an issue. Anything you put in front of me I could master. It became more about pursuing what FELT right versus what didn't.
*****...I *love* knowing that I can keep up with men intellectually, and on "their" turf -- all while wearing 2.5" heels!******
It's not always about making it on their turf, but about finding yours.
And please quit wearing those heels, you are killing your feet, knees and back ;)
Good luck with your classes.
Maddie.
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