Never Say Never

Five things I thought I'd never ever ever do . . . and have done.

1. Go to law school
Somehow during my upbringing (ahem, Mom and Dad) I got the distinct message that going to law school was not a desirable life choice. (Maybe I imagined this, like I thought there was some big political reason for me never getting to join the Girl Scouts, and when I asked Mom about it, she said, "I don't know. Maybe you had a music lesson that day?") So I declared that I would never, ever do such a thing. But then there I was after three and half years of blissfully not thinking about a productive career or even what comes after college. My now-husband commented on my Spockian logic in arguments and got me to take the LSAT. My parents commented on how I could go to Case law school on a faculty-kid tuition waiver. And the rest is history.

2. Go to Case
Come to think of it, I am pretty sure I never intended to go to Case, what with both my parents working there. But at least in law school I could borrow their car (and run it into the garage door, oops).

3. Go back to school ever again after law school
I was absolutely sure of this up until this past summer, when I enrolled in creative writing courses at Cleveland State and had the time of my life. Now I am seriously considering pursuing an MFA.

4. Break up with a friend
Like breaking up with a guy, only a million times worse. But sometimes necessary.

5. Sign up for Weight Watchers
As a foodie raised by foodies, I was positive I could never look at each bite numerically (counting up the Weight Watchers daily "points"). But I looked around me (or tried to, I do need to lose a few pounds) and noticed that the people I know who have successfully lost weight have done it with WW. So after consulting with my trusty friend Jen, I joined the online version (I am way too introverted, not to mention busy, for meetings. The very thought makes me shudder). I actually really like it, though the website is just as addictive as the snacks I am learning to avoid.

6. Vote for a Republican President
Ha! Just seeing if you were paying attention. Ain't gonna happen. But in all other matters, never say never!