Have you ever...

• felt guilty about not posting? Especially when you can't think of one thing to post about?
• been done and settled in life, only to discover that you want to go back to school and move out of state?
• hoped by some miricle you would inherit some great-great uncle's long lost fortune?
• committed to not drink Diet Coke for the rest of your life only to find yourself walking to the pop machine with two quarters in your hand?
• found yourself with a closet full of clothes and having nothing to wear?
• felt like driving your car off a ramp just to see if it really will land and drive the same like it does in the movies?
• wanted a house on the beach in France just so you can say you have a house on the beach in France?
• wished personal trainers were covered by your insurance?
• been excited to start school?
• entered your name in for one of those home makeover shows?
• started to read a book and decided not to finish it because you were nervous you would be disappointed by the ending?
• wanted to attend school at Hogwarts?
• drive a space ship like Han Solo?
• wanted a pet Ewok?
• screamed out loud while playing MarioKart against yourself?
• wondered if you have what it takes?
• said something you wish you hadn't and realizing you don't want to say it while the words are still coming out of your mouth?
• wanted your "Single Money" back?
• sat in a movie having to pee, but its so close to the end you try to hold it, only to discover you have like 80 scenes left?
• hoped this post would come to an end?

Back to school

THE AGGIES ARE BACK IN TOWN! Its time once again for me to hit the books. After a long 4 year hiates and (a degree later) I am going back to school on Monday to begin work on my 2nd Bachelors degree!

The story:

Returning to school has been on my mind for a couple of years, but I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do when I finished. I kept searching the catalog, web site, and talking to people about their jobs. I knew that I didn't want take more than 2 years to finish, I wanted to do something that was going to be financially worth it (happiness gets you to heaven, but money gets you through life), and I wanted it to be something that I knew and felt comfortable and enjoyed doing.

Professional and Technical Writing was where my search ended. In 3 semesters and an internship I will have another paper in my hand that won't just tell me I am smart, but it will scream "this girl'z got SKyLz!!!"

Once I began the process of financial aid and applying to the program I haven't looked back. Only recently have I felt that the Lord has had his hand in this process from the begining. It has taken me a long lifetime to get to where I am today. I guess I am just a late bloomer! :)

I won't say that I am not scared, because honestly, I am terrified! However, I feel sure that this is what I am supposed to be doing right now. Besides, it was George Eliot that said "It is never too late to be what you might have been." Amen George, Amen!