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My parents’ dog, Elly, stayed with us for about six weeks this spring.
I need to make this one the wallpaper on my computer, to remind myself how sweet he can be.
I think that I’m afraid of this post. It’s been sitting here as a draft for almost two months.
Like if I say it out loud, I might actually be compelled to follow through on this one. I’ve been browsing though programs at Augsburg, the U of M, and SCSU, considering going back to school to get myself a teaching license in K-12 art.
Initially, I thought I should do a Master’s while I’m at it, but I’m afraid that the cost in time and money is rather prohibitive. It looks like I could manage just the license in a post-bacc degree in a year or two, doing weekend college at Augsburg. I guess that’s where I’m leaning, but I still need to get more details on SCSU. Geographically, it’s the closest school to me.
The thing is, I always promised Sean that I wouldn’t go get another degree until my B.A. is paid off, which will be in about, uh, something like 15 years. My teenager will be 28 by then. Yes, I could be a grandmother before I’m finished paying for my education.
In the meantime, I have a job interview tomorrow. I will be frantically putting together a portfolio of graphic design work this afternoon in preparation. A full time job could potentially derail my efforts toward more education. It will certainly change our family dynamics, perhaps for the better as we will have two incomes and will actually be able to afford our house payment.
Today I’m feeling pretty detached from the whole decision-making process. Been praying that I end up where I’m supposed to be, which seems like something God is known for answering. Even if it takes years for me to realize it.
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