Just a housewife?
(This may seem really random. FYI.)
So the other day Hannah and I went to Dallyn Bayles' "Inspirational Broadway" concert. It was great! Michelle Boothe sang a song from the musical Working about being a housewife. Even though I am clearly not to that point in my life yet, the song still rang true. I can picture myself feeling this way 15 years from now. And I find it applicable even now in my major. I think a lot of people at BYU think Elementary Education is just a fall back for girls who only want to stay at home and raise kids and be a housewife. Okay, yes, it's true that's what I want, but I want to make a difference. I want to be a good teacher. I want to help kids in the formative years of their life. I care.
"What I do, what I choose to do may be dumb to you but it's not to me. Is is dumb that they need me there? Is it dumb to care? 'Cause I do, you see. And I mean, did you ever think-really stop and think what a job it was?"
Anyway, I thought it was a great song. You should listen to it. I can't decide if I like the fast or slow version better, so...click on one of these links and see what you think.
Fast
Slow
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2 comments:
Being just "a housewife" is the best job. The rewards are few and far between but they far outweigh any other form of "reward" (monetary, moving up the proverbial ladder, etc.) Being a teacher is similar and... you can use all those skills you are learning in college whether you teach other people's children or your own. Don't ever, ever let anyone convince you that either job is a cop out. That just isn't the case. I'll get off my soap box now.
OOPS! That last comment was from Aunt Lori. It was a little preachy but true.
PS. I like the fast best.
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