For some unknown reason, about three weeks ago, I decided to go back to school for my Master's degree. I love learning and I think education is one of the most important gifts you can give yourself. It doesn't mean everyone should attend college but, I do think they should continue a life-long learning of their own accord. I tried to think of the reasons I should NOT go and man, I could come up with a lot. What I failed to see were the reasons why I SHOULD. Well, the school district made me an offer I could not refuse. It is an amazing deal and I would be stupid not to take it.
You know, the funny thing is, I used to hate the first day of school. The nerves, the waiting and wondering, the meeting of the teacher, the unknown...all of it frightened me.
I've often wondered why I picked the teaching profession. Ha! Yeah, weird. I do know that after I got over the inital shock of the first days of school, I realized how much I loved being in class learning. The more difficult the material is/was, the better. I'm not sadistic, I just love the idea that I can use my brain to make a positive impact on others. This time, it will be different. I am nervous, excited, and ready to do this. I have retired my My Little Pony Lunchbox, however, I do have the same desire to see where the next three years will take me. I want my boys to see that not only am I a mom, wife, and a teacher, but I am also a person with goals and achievements. I hope to instill an example of a life-long love of education in them, as well. Aside from that, I want to be the first person in my family to graduate with a Master's degree. I'm ready, but those butterflies in the pit of my stomach sure are going crazy.
