Back To School…

“Sat up in my bed
turned my alarm off
As I looked at the time What the F**k!!
It’s already 6:30!!!
Awwwwww!!”

I do this every morning, but the other morning I had an epiphany of sorts. I realized I need to go back to school. Not because of waking up early, I would do that regardless, but because I’m waking up early to go to work for someone else when I could be waking up early to work for myself.

I have been to college before, but left after 2.5 years. See, I was looking at my situation instead of past it. If I looked past it I would have seen that I was halfway through and if I held out a little longer then I would have been done and free to do whatever. At the time I didn’t have the insight that I do now, obviously. They say hindsight is the best foresight right?
the glass seemed half empty instead of half full. At the time I felt like Kanye. I felt that in those 2.5 yrs I hadn’t learned anything that I didn’t already know. Well, duh!! I wasn’t fully into my major yet. Maybe some of my classes weren’t the most informative but maybe that’s why they call them prerequisites, they teach you what you need to know for the next level. I was not getting that and wanted out.

So I dash off into the military thinking that if I don’t retire in the military the experience will count the same a college degree right? I mean that’s real life experience. Wrong!! While employers make sure that you know that they “thank you for your service” or “appreciate your service and sacrifice for your country“, I don’t think it sways any votes either way. without that paper to back me up, it doesn’t really count for much. Unless you’re trying to work security or some other government faction. Don’t get me wrong, I have gotten lucky and have had some prior military hiring recruiters to look out for me at jobs in the past but overall I don’t think it helped or hurt.

Anyway, so I hope to go back to school to not only finish my degree but make my mother proud. She sacrificed a lot to send me to school only for me to drop out without any kind of explanation other than “I’m just not feeling it“. School isn’t for everyone but I don’t think I really ever gave it a chance.

My first major was Broadcast Journalism with a minor in music, but I think I’m going to switch that major to business and I may minor in something related to english or journalism if I can.
I’m also doing this for my son. To show him that you should never give up and quit no matter what it is or how long it takes you to finish it. I want him to grow up and think “This is my dad!“, not “This is my dad?“.

Since I’ll be footing the bill myself, unless that financial aid comes through, It may take a little longer than I want but the end result will be worth it.

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12 Comments to “Back To School…”

  1. By CreoleInDC, June 8, 2009 @ 4:30 PM

    I’m extremely proud of you for making this decision. I know it’s going to be tough but I’m confident that you will be able to see your way clear. I can’t WAIT till you graduate and show the world what you’re working with.

    You can do ANYTHING. Period. End.Of.Discussion.

  2. By Cyn, June 8, 2009 @ 5:20 PM

    Congrats on making the decision to return to school. No matter what you may encounter along the way journey will be well worth it. You can do it!!

  3. By Lisa, June 8, 2009 @ 5:59 PM

    Congratulations! You’re very brave for taking such a big step. The reward will be more than you can probably imagine. I wish you the very best, but I’m sure you’ll be extremely successful!

  4. By Sincere, June 8, 2009 @ 9:14 PM

    Thanks Cyn! I appreciate the support! I’m gonna do my best!!

  5. By Sincere, June 8, 2009 @ 9:14 PM

    Thanks Monica! I know at first it’s going to be a challenge but I’ll see it through to the end. If not I’m sure you’ll kick my butt!!! lol

  6. By Sincere, June 8, 2009 @ 9:16 PM

    Hey Lisa! Yeah this is a big step for me to go back but I think it’s something that I need to do. I need to set that example for my son, that he can do whatever he sets his mind to do. no matter how long it takes or how hard it is…

  7. By sherika, June 8, 2009 @ 9:59 PM

    I am super proud of you. This is AWESOME news. I just graduated with my Master’s last month, while living in New York… I saying this to say, you can do all things. People thought I was crazy for leaving SC and moving to New York, saying things like “what is a country girl going to do in the city?” I showed them… and you will do the same. God will help you every step of the way! I am SUPER PROUD!

  8. By TDJ, June 9, 2009 @ 11:38 AM

    Congrats to you for making the decision to return to school! The challenge will be worth the journey! I wish you success in the future!

  9. By Sincere, June 9, 2009 @ 5:57 PM

    Hey Sherika! Thanks! Congrats on your graduation as well!! By the way… You ARE crazy!!! not because you left but just because!!! Just playing!!

  10. By Sincere, June 9, 2009 @ 6:00 PM

    Thank you TDJ! I really appreciate it.

  11. By Ms Jaiel, June 18, 2009 @ 8:08 PM

    Im happy for you! & that motivates me. Yes we can!! ;)

  12. By Sincere, June 23, 2009 @ 6:51 PM

    Yes we can!!! lol

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