I survived my first day of class! It was a long day, but it was a good one. Everyone in my cohort is incredibly nice and excited about being there. And for once, I am one of the younger people in the room. That never happens.
Despite my reservations about beginning the daunting and long process of getting my PhD, I think that yesterday solidified that fact that I am where I should be. My biggest concern is ensuring that I can commute every other Saturday. With work and family, I am going to have to sacrifice and plan ahead. I am used to planning ahead; it's the sacrificing thing that I am worried about. Other than that I am ready, willing, and able--what else can I ask for? I am excited about starting my dissertation, because I will get to pick a topic I love and spend time reading and writing about it. My only problem is that I really enjoy things that have little to do with my current job. I love my job, but I am already committed to it (at least for now)-- therefore I would like to venture out a bit.
I was happy to discover that this blog is going to serve some purpose for me at school. I am going to have to write a paper reflecting on my experiences this semester. Our Prof suggested we start a journal to help us with this process. Imagine my excitement when I discovered that all the typing on here will be helpful to me and is a great excuse for blogging. It will sound better than saying that I just like to listen to my own thoughts and type it down. :)
The kids start school tomorrow too. It is going to be a crazy year.
P.S. I just used spell check and for anyone that read my Ireland blog--I spelt dissertation correctly. Whew, I just may be on the right track....
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