Busy, Busy, Busy

Hello.

I was having dinner with my daughter this past Wednesday evening and she said, "Mom, you haven't posted a blog in a long time." Suddenly I realized, I haven't posted a blog in a long time. I have been so consumed with reading and writing for college that this blog slipped my mind. I feel so bad.

I am having such a good time learning this semester at college. I am learning so many things that go beyond what is in the text book, although I love the text book stuff. I enjoy my lectures and professors. They are all so interesting and well spoken. They are funny and real people too. The other students in my classes have been very kind to me. I love hearing their chatter about important things in their lives. Engagements and boyfriends, classes and room mates sound so different from twenty-five years away. I realize they are serious thoughts on one hand but on the other hand of time and perspective I observe that some things are truly so insignigicant and others are too-early concerns. These lovely women have so much time and life ahead of them and I wish they could just relax and enjoy the moment. I wish I did back then and I often feel I could right now.

I'm in a dilemma myself wondering if I should continue on with this college stuff next semester. I'm considering a different major or quitting all together. I hate that word "quit." It makes me feel like a loser. I am discovering that pursuing this degree may not benefit me in a manner that will be material in the future and although I am truly happy with the learning, the demands of life, family, bills are showing me I may have to put my energy elsewhere. I am exploring a few options right now and will hopefully have a decision by next month.

Well, I would like to chat longer but I've got a six year old waiting for a good night kiss and a comfy bed calling my name.

Until next time, and I hope it won't be a long time,
Have hope.
Donna