Today, I went to my guidance counselor and told her how I'd been fascinated with space since I was 12, had read about the universe and everything, and how I want to be an astrologist when I grow up. She stared at me for a second, before saying, "But you're... stupid." FML
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Today, my teacher told me that unless I went into medicine, math, or engineering, I would never amount to anything in life. This wasn't even two minutes after I told him I want to be an author. FML
Today, my high school guidance counselor tried to convince me NOT to go to college, mainly because it's been so long since someone from my high school went to college, that she got rid of all the college information she used to have. FML
Today, for the nth time, my father reminded me that I should study things related to the "real" world, as if I was studying theology, astrology or something. I'm studying for a master's degree in physics. FML
Today, my 9-year-old daughter was acting out and wouldn't do her homework. I told her that if she didn't study, she wouldn't get her acceptance letter from Hogwarts. She looked into my eyes, straight through to my soul and said, "Hogwarts isn't real, retard." FML
Today, I had a conference with my dad, my counselor, and my history and English teachers because my dad was "concerned" about my grades in those two classes. We talked for a while and it was going well, then my counselor asked what I wanted to study in college. I said I wanted to be a teacher. He laughed. FML
Today, my whole family was so excited about watching the Artemis II launch and scolded me for not mustering more enthusiasm. Great, we can go to space now… so anytime someone talks about real issues like climate change or racism, we'll hear, "Well just go to space then" or "Space will solve our problems." FML
Today, in astronomy class, a kid used Uranus in a hilarious innuendo. I was the only one who laughed. I also happen to be the teacher. FML
Today, my daughter asked me why NASA hasn't gone to the sun yet. She's seventeen. FML
Today, I was participating in an activity to join a program which I really wanted to join. One of the teachers in charge seemed to notice my efforts and asked if I wanted to join the program. I said yes, thinking I had a chance. She laughed, shook her head before saying no and walking away. FML
Today, during my friend's group's science project presentation, the teacher yelled at me, "Stop making stupid faces at the presenters!" I was smiling. FML
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Humps 0
Your counselor probably had a point. If you were interested in space you would want to be an astronomer, not an astrologist.
leannayourcool 0
Oh my god, that's horrible.
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ohmygolly 0
Hey, I never knew astrologists were into the scientific study of space. Does that mean cosmetologists work with celestial mechanics and general relativity?
gnawonkiTTy 0
Actually, to have a degree in Astrology (and yes, accredited universities DO offer this) you must take many astronomy courses as part of it. My sister is working on her Masters and is keenly educated on the night sky. And cosmetology is makeup application.
aj3411 0
duh on the cosmetology comment. obviously you don't understand funny sarcasm. don't try to sound smart if you can't even pick up on very obvious things :)
iwadasn 33
202, the joke just sailed right over your head, didn't it? I love when idiots try to make themselves seem clever.
sahreeg 0
omgg now this post is a serious win u failed life at its highest rates DIE!!
cchamp27 0
I agree with #2. If you were smart and had a chance to be on the path towards astronomy, you would know first of all how to say it.
Kyothine 0
# 9: "And your counselor is right-as two other people pointed out if you love space you want to be an ASTRONAUT. " Shut the **** up. Seriously. It's so easy to make fun of someone when you get the facts explained, isn't it? When you're fascinated with the universe, you become an ASTRONOMER, not an ASTRONAUT. Astronomers do the research. Astronauts just hop around. There's a difference. This goes to all of you pricks. Give the guy some sympathy. Unless he actually means "Astrology" and did that on purpose.
Rewban 0
Before you criticize others, please make sure you can distinguish between sexes, OP is a woman. However, agreed, if someone is fascinated by space, astronomer, astronaut, and astrologist seem to fall under the umbrella of appropriate careers.
mock09 0
Agreed that you can be an astronomer and study space without being an astronaut, but no... I don't see how predicting people's fortunes by birthdays and zodiac signs falls under the same umbrella as studying the scientific properties of the stars and space.
Origami86 6
Astronauts just hop around !?!? I recommend you watch something different than cartoon network and the disney channel. Just attempt the training they go through and see what happens. Not their actual job. Just the training. Just hop around...WOW!!
shorgenfunkel 0
Hahahaha. Of course she thought you were stupid, you wanted to be an astrologist (not an astronomer/astronaut/etc.) after talking about your interest in space. It was unprofessional, but she was honest. You half-deserved it.
bobthemilkman 1
Studying astrology seems to be right in line with your level of intelligence. Tip: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrology
Fig_fml 0
Listen. I've been wanting to study space since I was 12 as well, and the number one thing that ticks me off is when people call my future career "Astrology". True Astronomers get really annoyed as well as extremely offended when you say they are in the field of Astrology instead of Astronomy. It was rude that your counselor called you stupid, but you need to make sure you call your future career by the correct terminology.
rgop 0
Did you mean astrologist or astronomer? Either way, the guidance counselor is a dick.
memyselfandi_fml 0
astronomy is the study of the universe. Astrology means you want to predict horoscopes
Mortishia 0
She may be unprofessional but seriously I don't see how she supposed to react. You ARE stupid, if you don't know difference between astronaut (or astronomer) and astrologist.