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Hey mom, what are you doing?
Not much honey, what are you up to?
Just trying to pick which colleges I want to apply to...
I see, any favorites so far?
Actually, yeah. I think I'm really wanting to go to Hawaii.
Hawaii, huh?
Yeah, I've heard they have a wonderful Biology program there. You know how much I've wanted
to study living things and with the ocean so close; it's the perfect place!
Biology? Are you sure you're going there for school?
Of course, what else would I go for?
Maybe to study other living things... that have long hair... and surf at sunrise... with
perfect tans?
Mom! Why would I choose a school for the atmosphere? It is for the programs!
That's pretty far from home, aren't there closer "programs" around here?
Well, not like that mom. Please get on board with this...
That's exactly what I'm thinking you're doing.
Surf board... very funny mom.
I just want you to be able to focus. I think that you will be very tempted to do....other
things.
Mom! Geez.... you can come visit!
Now that does sound good.... have you looked up how expensive it is to live there? I mean,
I think it is pretty pricey.
Well, living on campus will save money, and I won't have to worry about getting around
too much.
Are you sure that you will stay focused on school?
Why wouldn't I?
Because I wouldn't... if you know what I mean.
Mom! Holy moly, I thought this conversation was definitely going to take a different direction.
How's that?
I don't know, I thought you'd just be more concerned with me being stuck in a hurricane
or getting eaten by a shark.
Well, now that you mention it.
Ugggghhhh... why did I even say anything?
Honey, if that's where you want to go.... I'm not going to stop you. And anywhere you
go, there will be challenges, and you will have to promise to be safe and focus.
Mom, of course I will. I can come visit often and you can even come for some fun.
Oh, I plan to. I've seen those postcards.