finish school

the dc chapter of students for a democratic society is hosting a free 8 week class on anarchism in dupont circle! how exciting. i dont even like anarchism but free knowledge is something i cant say no to.

I spoke with a counselor andddd… I will be able to graduate in the spring! On time!

Hooray!

When i first moved away to college I became so wrapped up in all of the new experiences and freedoms that I neglected why I was there in the first place. As I have matured, I know that finishing school isn’t just about the education, it is about finishing something I started, obtaining personal skills and broadening my horizons. I am so ashamed when I learn that friends have completed school or are working on professional degrees that I ‘lie to kick it’. Now I am almost 30 and still in school struggling in a math class that should have been done ages ago and wondering where the past 29 years have gone.

In total, I will have taken nine credit hours by the time I start UMD in the fall. I might actually be able to graduate “on time”, if I do winter classes like I want to.

I have to get this done. It’s manadatory. Not having one causes a huge confidence issue for me. I am very smart. Honestly, after weighing my reasons for not finishing as of yet, my ruling is: I am lazy, and weak at times. I will get through this.

got my acceptance letter in the mail. i’m so freaking excited. now.. how to pay for it? as i don’t qualify for any scholarships right now.. and my credit is too crappy for a loan.. and i make too much money for a grant.. hrmmm.
small obstical.. i’ll figure it out, but suggestions are welcome!!

FINALLY SUBMITTED MY APPLICATION FOR READMISSION!
WISH ME LUCK!!!

Because the reading is boring. It is also repetitively arduous. I am just wading through pages of text thinking “there must be a better way!”

...Without burning out again. And get along in my new living situation.

Kind of a compromise on the statement “don’t just live, thrive.” Though I’m not sure why it’s a compromise. Maybe doing it quickly is the compromise. But that desire doesn’t just come from my dad, I think I want to be done, too. There’s still a lot of work to do but I have to enjoy it the best I can. That will make it go faster.

Yesterday was my first day back in school. I can’t believe it’s actually happening for me now. Since, I am balancing my job with my studies I am feeling a bit of pressure with time management. I got to talk to one of my professors today, as I was late for class because of the horrible traffic. She was really cool about it and made an arrangement with me so I don’t have to attend class all the time. I just had to submit certain requirements and of course pass the exams. So glad it’s working out for me so far. =)