As if 17 years weren't enough...

Today was my first day of a new graduate program I started. I decided to go back to school to complete the work to get a teaching certificate. One reason I decided to go back is high school freshmen starting this fall will be required to take one semester of Finance in order to graduate. Since that is what my bachelor's degree is in, I figured this would be a good use of my knowledge.

When I graduated ETSU, I really wanted to be a financial planner OR someone that helps people go through the transition of retirement (especially if they are moving). Well, in order to get any kind of job that works solely off commission, it is helpful to have another steady source of income...you know, just in case. Well, we don't have that at the current moment. Seth is a full-time student and since I went to school while only working part-time, I figure it's only fair that he can do the same. Anyway, he works part-time doing odd jobs and for our church. Since any type of job (especially in my field) is hard to come by right now, I am working for Nuclear Fuel Services in Erwin. It's a great job but definitely not something I want to do forever. Since I work night shift, I decided that going to school 10 Saturdays a semester for 2 semesters would let me finish right as Seth finishes. Then he can work while I do my student teaching in the fall.

While I was in college, I said that I did NOT want to become a teacher. I think most of that stemmed from the fact that both my parents and my sister were teachers. You know, something about being different, etc. Now, I have decided that I like the way we grew up: Having summers off, having both parents at home in the evenings and the summer, snow days, etc. It's perfect for when we have children. Then, at least I will be on their schedule. So here I am, going back. By next December I will have completed my student teaching and will have 18 hours of graduate credit. Then I will only have to take 15 more hours to complete my masters. What a deal! Pray for me though, it's been awhile.