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So I am trying to figure out if I should take a class on general auto.  What is conflicting me the most is that I'm a girl and this is a guy class.  I think it sounds interesting and might be fun, plus it could relate to my major of mechanical engineering and perhaps even get me more excited about it.  I also like that I won't be so helpless when I have car trouble someday.  This class could also help me get back a scholarship that I lost, it was a very helpful scholarship and it would allow me to stay in counselling for a month more.  Although I suppose I may be able to find a class that isn't so intimdating, although this one happens to start at a good time to keep my therapy going at school. 

However, I know I will stick out in a class of guys and will panic if I need a lab partner or something.  My emotional state and confidence are o so bad these days too, I don't think I could handle anything negative that could arise from doing this, but my counseling may help curve that.  The current fellow I like, but shouldn't, is a mechanic and I assume subconsciencely I'd like to impress him as well, not a good thing to try to move on I suppose.  Although I remember I was interested in taking a simliar class in high school, well before I knew this fellow, but I couldn't because of scheduling.  I've also asked some friends to join with me, but they're not interested.  It starts at 8am, 4 days a week, but it is only for a month, ew still.  Sucks being a girl sometimes, maybe I'll just see if theres something else and wait till I am a stronger person.  Course I do hate regrets and it is only a month, grr.  Any one have any thoughts?   



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  • silverwhisper said on May 04, 2007....
    are you kidding me? don't you know that the lone woman in a bunch of men is always the center of attention? take the class and have fun!

    ed
  • KayRoseOrchid said on May 04, 2007....
    hey babe!!!

    I think you know what you want to do. There are may positives to taking this class!! I think you should totally do it. And don't worry, there will be guys that will be nice to you, at least one if not more!

    You are a fighter, right my friend?
    {{{hugs}}}
    love, Kay
  • uniquely-ironic said on May 04, 2007....
    I would encourage you to take the class.  I have worked in male dominated fields and still take classes in male dominated sports.  I have a lot of fun and I learn a lot.  Just keep in mind that there will be a few guys who have a problem with gals, and they are the minority.  Ignore them and have fun.
  • Eilan said on May 04, 2007....
    Go for it!
  • KayRoseOrchid said on May 04, 2007....
    yeah do it babe!!! love you, kay
  • evil_twin said on May 12, 2007....
    Honestly, a woman who can wield tools is pretty impressive. If you're in a class with a bunch of guys, you'll likely be the center of attention. It's intriguing that you'd want to learn mechanics, and I think they'll all jump at the chance to help you out if you need it.

    -evil_twin LA
  • ninjapirate said on May 13, 2007....
    Thanks everybody.  I'm honestly a little surprised that no one said not to.   
     
    Ed and Evil:  Center of attention?!  Oh dear, I'm so shy that's no good, not that being surrounded by guys should be a bad thing hehe.
     
    I guess I still have some thinking to do, but it's nice to know that it might not be such a bad thing.     
  • KayRoseOrchid said on May 13, 2007....
    oh dear ninja...even though we've been encouraging you to do it, i really want you to do what you feel is right for you. you'll figure it out, i know u will dear.

    hugs!
    love, Kay
  • silverwhisper said on May 14, 2007....
    ah, go for it. :>

    ed
  • KayRoseOrchid said on May 14, 2007....
    hun, go with your gut!

    hugs!
    love, Kay
  • evil_twin said on May 14, 2007....
    I actually work in a field that's dominated by men too. But we have three women in our company now, and they fit right in. At first, when we heard one of the new employees was a woman, we were surprised. But it was only because we were thinking, "wow, a woman who understands what we do? Cool!" So in the end, it's not big deal. If you wanna do it, do it!

    -evil_twin LA

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