Back to School????

I realize that my last post seemed a little whiny, so sorry.  I'm more upbeat today even though it's raining.  I've made up my mind and I feel at peace with what I am about to do.  I'm going back to school, there I've said it.  I'm a little (more like a whole lot) scared, but I think it will be fun too.  I talked to S about it and decided that I will never make the kind of money he does, no matter what I go into, but I can be a force for good in our society.  I heard a talk at Women's Conference once given by Sherri Dew about how once our kids are grown and on their way we need to contribute to society, so I think this is the way for me.

Once my mind was made up, I found a car - not the one I blogged about getting a few months ago, but one that will be a good commuter car.  We bought a used Toyota Corolla that I can use.  I will be selling my car that I am driving now and that way I will be cutting my car payment down a whole lot and I'll also be saving money on gas.  This money I can then put towards school.  I feel like I'm a kid again, having to sacrifice to make it through school.  But in the end it will be worth it, and I can really show my children that it can be done, not matter how old you are.

Right now I am leaning towards getting a Masters degree in Social Work so that I can go into Family Counseling.  I figure who better to do counseling than a mom.  I will have 4 years of getting my bachelor's degree and then if I get good enough grades, I can go to the UofU  into their one-year program and get my Masters degree.  I know it's a long time, but where else will I be in 5 years???  Sitting home reading books and looking at 4 walls (I don't think so).  Anyway that is the plan for now.  I will let you all know how it's going along the journey.

What an adventure this is going to be!!