Real World Mom

Tomorrow (Monday), is my orientation and registration at school. I will tour the campus and then register for my classes (fingers crossed the courses/days/times I want are still available). After that, I will be an official college student!

I’m planning to take six courses this semester, three of which will be online (at least that’s the plan). It’s great that this college offers so many of it’s classes off-site. It will make my life much easier by allowing me to fit those subjects in around work, my other classes, and, of course, blogging!

This is such a huge step for me. I’m excited and terrified!

For a very long time, I didn’t think that going to college was an option for me. And, the older I got, the hazier that dream became. Until I met someone who encouraged me to begin believing in myself–and my dreams–again. If it weren’t for him, the idea of going to school would be no more than a distant memory by now.

He helped me to see and understand that I could do this. When I was unsure of something, he would guide me through it. The times I allowed myself to doubt or falter, he’d either lovingly encourage me or lovingly kick me in the ass.

For all of this, and so much more, I thank him, from the bottom of my heart.

I also have to thank my friends and family for helping me reach this point in my life–including so many of you! When I wrote of my indecision about going to college (here), I received a lot of comments and emails from you, full of support, encouragement, and similar experiences. You truly made a difference!

Janice: I doubt you realize how much of a part you played in my decision, but I have to wonder if I’d be doing this if it weren’t for you too. I love ya, Honey!