finish my degree

Time really flies when you’re having fun (and/or enjoying what you’re doing). There are only four days of university left. Four days, wow. I can still remember being a freshman on campus and now I’ve almost finished my medical degree.

Had to do my first assignment for the first year 3 module. So … there’s two quite expensive LED thermometer thingies in a field, that i’m hoping don’t get swiped but the local louts.

I will do this. For me firstly and for my family.

Im sorry ive let ya down dad.

A few years ago I have dropped out in the middle of my master, now I am starting another one in a whole other subject. I hope this time I can make it.

I’ll be starting in the spring again, this time with a little more of a goal in mind. I’m happy about it, but nervous because of medical issues. It’ll be good for me, though.

My friend came over and we did a ceremony to get me to start studying my calulus book. I had to use a scientific calculator so I downloaded the iphone hp 15c. Can’t figure out how to find an angle. Big distraction these calculators. Back in the day we used tables.

My friend rented me a NetFlix DVD of Differential Equations which is the class I need to complete. It was such an awesome presentation that I know I can do it now. they have a Calculus dvd too, so I’m going to get it. I was so inspired that now I want to teach math again.

Graded and corrected paper in the mail today, and yes, that 1,3 degree and comments feel good.... I talked to U.H., a professor I’ve been evading for 20 months today to make sure that a certificate obtained at another university meet her criteria – it did. And she was nice. Chat with other student. Then I got myself a new library card, which wasn’t problematic at all. And J. was there and said, in that friendly/teasing way she has, so you’re back B.? (And mentioned that to her male colleague too). (God, they’ve aged.) My sociology lecturer was there, smiles were exchanged, ran into him again on 3rd floor and he stopped, with ten books in arms, for brief chat.

After all of this, I felt so relieved and emotional, I wanted to bawl like small child. It’s however a much better feeling than the fear I’ve lived with so long. It’s university. It’s a tough place. I predict more days of suffering and longing for the career that’s out of reach, but… I’m going to get this degree.

Not sure if they’ll read it, but I’d like to give thanks to those 43thingers here who’ve cheered me and told me not to be scared. You were right.

Started in 1997 and for one reason or another couldn’t finish it at the time. Started again with the OU and have just finished my 3/4th 2nd year 30pt module. Doing two courses from November so gradually getting closer to this goal.

Today I just found out that I’ve been accepted onto the Open University degree course for which I applied a while back. This is great news, and really gives me a focus and a purpose.

So its onwards and onwards and onwards into the murky world of study and education.

I just hope I don’t screw up!!