Back to school today. Only one class this semester - Computer Production/Graphic Design (AAD0061). Back to Sierra College campus. Feels familiar.
I've been chipping away at a 2-year degree in Communication/Graphic Arts for about three years now, one or two classes a semester. I choose not to cram more to my already-busy schedule. I still have several more classes to go after this one. My 2-year degree will probably take 5 years.
I'm maintaining a 4.0 GPA, and that's important to me, but only because I hate to ruin a perfect record. If it drops, I'll mourn the loss for a day or two, and then I'll get over it. I do like to do my best, though.
I remember the first day I started working on this degree. It was a rainy January day, just like today. I was scared because I hadn't been on a school campus in years. And it was pouring rain. I arrived in the parking lot at least a half-hour early, and sat there trying to calm my nerves. Miraculously, the rain suddenly stopped! I took advantage of that stroke of luck, and hurried to my classroom. When I arrived, the clouds burst open again. I choose to believe that God gave me a break that morning.
I'm not the oldest student on this campus, but I'm a member of the club, if there is one. I would guess about 90% of the students are, well, student-age. 18 to 25. Really, really young. But there are adults, like me, who have decided for whatever reason to go to school.
I like school, but I don't like homework, tests, and pressures. I used to think I'd continue my education well into my senior years, just because it's good for me to exercise my mind and hone my skills. But now I'm rethinking that original enthusiasm. I want to spend my golden years traveling with Brian, and I simply can't do both. Traveling wins. I'll finish this 2-year degree and hang up my backpack for good.
Oh, by the way, I'm not actually enrolled in AAD61. It's a full class. I'm here hoping I can add. If I can't, well, I don't know... I'll probably try to find a math class I can take, or I'll just choose to take off the semester. We'll find out in a few minutes.
That's all for now...
Karen
