#choice???

[wntw-virtuemoir-edition]

A lil DIY mask option:

Which got me thinkin and googlin.

Fabric stores be closed, but how many of us have these little fabric bags laying around?

Whip out yer sewing machines, ladies and gents!

[cicadangel]

i know in many places in America college is presented as the only good opportunity/pathway after high school, but where I live it's honestly kind of... not emphasized. the trades are really pushed here, (obviously I don't think there's anything wrong with the trades and that is the right choice for many people). and if you don't seem like you'd "fit" the blue collar lifestyle community college is just suggested. like oh if you don't want to be a plumber you can be a CNA or some kind of medical tech. and that's really shown as the only options to people (mostly girls) who want to continue going to school... and there's nothing wrong with those jobs but what if they want to be an RN or even a doctor???

i also think not emphasizing the importance of a college education to one of the only racially diverse high schools in the state is kind of weird and irresponsible when other, whiter schools in the area have really great college advising programs. I think it really limits the doors that appear open to people at my school. also, there are absolutely no discussions about how college does not have to cost 90k a year. community college is free, and after that you can transfer to one of the state colleges for as low as 8k/year (not including aid). AND, many private universities that on paper cost 60-90k will meet "full demonstrated need"... like many people at those colleges are not paying the full price. a guy I know is attending an elite private college for only 3k/year when the sticker price is literally 80k/year because his family is low income. so many people don't even consider going to a 4-year college because no one ever told them that maybe they could afford it!!