Going back
12/31/2008 06:43 a.m.

Going back to school. Wow. I can't believe I'm finally doing it, actually doing it. The last time I was all prepared, I simultaneously got a raise and reunited with my husband (at the time), and decided my plate was full enough. That was just about 5 years ago. I could have been done by now! LOL.

I'm starting off with a declared major of business management, although I'm not entirely certain that's where I'll end up. I can only go two years to the community college here, and then I'd either have to finish with a distance learning program or move to where a university is. I'm just not sure what direction my life will headed in by then. But for the next year at least, I've got myself a busy schedule.

And the timing couldn't be more perfect. Taking care of Meme is spread out enough during the day that I can't find a job to compliment her needs, but not so much time that I have my hours all filled up. Plus, since I'm providing her care for very little actual money, my income is small enough that I qualify for maximum grant money - enough to pay most if not all of the costs of going to school. It couldn't be more ideal right now.

To start with, I'm taking Math 60 and Writing 121 and Writing 242 - creative writing. That's actually going to be pretty interesting since I've already written so much. I've never felt the desire to be critiqued since I only write for myself anyway, but it will be good. I've long had the dream of writing for more than fun. This is where the rubber will begin to meet the road, I guess. Ooooh, I'm so nervous about that class!! But I've already decided to remain open and prepare myself for some very helpful criticism. The instructor for that class actually co-authored the textbook for that class, and my understanding is that this text is used for creative writing classes in many, many colleges. The title is "Mooring Against the Tide - Writing Fiction and Poetry" by Jeff Knorr and Tim Schell.

Anyway, in the meantime (little voices exclaim in the background, "oh nooooo, not the 'mean'time!!!") please forgive me if I get a little scarce around here. I may not, but just in case I do, it's for a good cause....hehe.


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