The plot of back to the future 2 is a recurring fantasy of mine. Not the Marty Mcfly and Doc Brown stuff, I’m thinking of the Biff sub-plot where he goes back in time to convince a younger version of himself to use the Sports almanac to become rich. That’s a silly way to put it, but wouldn’t that be a fun dilemma? To have to convince a younger version of yourself to make better decisions, take advantage of your future knowledge?
“You bonehead! I can’t believe how much time you wasted in undergrad! What are you still doing here?!”
“Uhh, if I understand correctly whats going on…. don’t you want to share some advice and help us?”
“I only went back 10 years, this isn’t enough time!”
“You have nothing to tell me that will improve my next 10 years?”
“Fuck, I don’t know. You’re pretty happy during that time. I mean spending all this extra time in school sets you behind a lot of your peers career wise, but you come out a whole hell of a lot more rounded and interesting. This time of your life is awesome. Doing a seven year undergrad is an incredible luxury.”
“Hmmm. Cool. That’s good news I guess. So how does it feel to be finally out of school and only have a regular job to focus on?”
“Ahhhh yeah…… actually I’m still not exactly done with school.”
“What. Are you kidding me? I’m still not done at 33?”
“Yeah… But we’re so close. The Masters thesis is due this month and its mostly written.”
“Jesus fucking Christ”
The Ancient Undergrad 
nice to realize that it’s a very common stressor… despite what we tell ourselves, it’s hard not to compare “where we ‘should’ be”……………. i am about 95% convinced that we are exactly where we should be, AND that we are better for it (iow, i don’t think i am bs-ing myself). i wouldn’t exchange being a rounder person for having a cubicle and 401k, but it does get lonely sometimes when i yearn for real conversation. people can go to school – hell, they can finish in four years, just ask those student-athletes – but MOST people don’t get educated. i can say that i am educated, no degree, 401k, nest egg, or job title (or lack thereof) will ever convince me otherwise. you neither, okay? 33 is like 23, no joke.
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