This past December I finally completed all of the requirements for my bachelor's degree. It took 10 years, something which will haunt me forever, but regardless I did it! It wasn't until the end of March that I actually received my diploma in the mail. I thought the accomplishment would feel more real then, but it didn't. Since it took me so long to finish it, it sort of feels like the accomplishment doesn't matter to anyone anymore. Maybe the day when I can put it to use will make it feel real. Who knows maybe I just need an over the top celebration? I love celebrations!
My current locale has limited my ability to put this baby to use, so it's left me to wonder what to do with the next 3 years that I'm in Italy, especially since I can't run & operate my cuppycake business here. Of course I'll be traveling and soaking in the culture, but I always have to keep an eye on the future and prepare for all possible scenarios good & bad. With this in mind I made the decision several months ago that I was going to go to graduate school. I laugh at this decision, considering I swore that once I finished my bachelors I was done with school and never returning. I seriously can't stand going to school and prefer to follow my creative pursuits. However, we live in a day and age where a bachelor's degree is no longer enough, and by the time I move back to America I would be behind the curve once again with a 3 year gap in employment & education. Plus I like to have options in case my creative pursuits falter. Thus the decision to do the unthinkable and return to school to get my master's degree.
So here it goes...I start grad school this month. I'm scared out of my mind. The intensity of the classes already has my stomach in knots. But I must focus on the potential benefits (fingers crossed) this decision will have on my future, as well as my lover's future. I've set lofty goals for myself, and have even bigger dreams. I guess the only way to see if I can reach my potential is to take the plunge.
What are some of your goals & dreams for the future?
Congrats lady! I know that it's scary to take on a new challenge, especially a big one like more schooling!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck and I'm sure you will rock it!
Congratulations on your Bachelors! 10 years or 4 years, it's still a cause for a celebration!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on starting grad school! I'd love to do the same. I hope that diploma is somewhere hanging in your house! Be proud of it! :)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI would love to get a Masters, but it just doesn't make sense to me right now. No point in spending the money if I can't be making it back in the coming years. I do miss school, though.
ReplyDeleteWhat an accomplishment! I decided to work on my Masters while living here in Germany! Best decision I have made in a long time! Best wishes on going back to school! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are a adventurous lady and you can over come any and everything that you set your heart out to.
ReplyDeleteBest of Luck, but you've got this!!!!
A Goal / Dream that I have is to live life to the absolute fullest at all times and take on the world with a open mind. It may not always be easy but we only live once and I want to enjoy it while we can. Living a healthy fit life style is def. one of my top goals.
you go girl! I'll be applying for my masters degree this fall and i am so scared haha
ReplyDeleteI would like to get back into a classroom one day and finish my masters. In reality though I would love to really do makeup artistry full time.
ReplyDeleteI would like to get back into a classroom and finish my masters degree at some point. In reality though I would love to do makeup artistry full time.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same about going back to school, but I know it has to be done YUCK!! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, getting your Bachelors degree is still a HUGE accomplishment, no matter how long it took to get there! A party definitely helps make it feel "real." Perhaps you should host a virtual party on your blog. I'd love to hear more about it! I'd love to get my Masters too, that's my next goal. For me, it's just a matter of finding the money... and time!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!! Congrats on going to grad school. I'm sure you'll enjoy it! Good luck!
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