I was going to blog about Heathen Son’s homeschool orchestra for Music Monday, but as I sat down to write I changed my mind. A more pressing topic came to mind….the mental status of Heathen Mom.
That’s right, I think she’s gone nuts. (See there I go referring to myself in the third-person – call the white coats!)
People who have been here at Heathen Homeschoolers know I’m actively involved in our local homeschooling groups, homeschool two children, started this blog to spread the way of heathen homeschooling, take care of the house, dream of becoming a blogging superstar, act as a taxi service to the children, hoping to start speaking at more conferences and events….you know the usual mom things.
I have been thinking I need more. Yeah, this is where questioning sanity comes in, lol!
I know this comes as no shock to anyone….academics are highly prized in our house. Heathen Dad is currently in college because things didn’t work out for him back in the day (dang all nighters playing with computers – silly geek). I am so proud that he decided to go back and complete his degree. He’s even talking about working on a graduate degree after he graduates with this one.
I had started working on my doctorate immediately following graduating with my masters. I had to stop taking classes because of scheduling difficulties. At the time, I was still working and quitting just wasn’t an option. I look back now and see being forced to take a break from classes as a good thing. As time has gone by, I realize that I was working in the wrong field.
Ok, so this nutty Heathen Mom (oh heavens, there I go with third-person again, lol) has been dreaming about going back to school again. It has gone a tad past dreaming….remember me walking across campus in the rain to get a copy of my transcript on Friday? Yup, that’s right, I just completed my application essays for admission into another graduate program. I figure there is no harm in applying. If admitted, I will have until later this summer to make a final decision.
So tell me, have I totally lost my mind? Is it time to call the white coats to drag me from the house?
I say go for it! You’re never too old to start a new career. As for me, I wanted to go back and become a therapist. I have a BA and MA and Teaching credential already. When I looked into the cost, it wasn’t a matter of being nuts it was a matter of mindnumbing debt I would incur.
So, I’m back pretending I’m a therapist online LOL and learning to accept I’ll probably retire a teacher.
I knew I wasn’t ever going to retire as a teacher. That is one of the reasons why I did my masters in counseling.
Cost is a factor, but we had already planned for me to go back to school eventually. I have always planned to eventually become Dr. Heathen Mom, lol!
People can be so nosy about stuff- with regards to the people asking where your son was. When I was pregnant, I went ot Safeway to get somethings. When I went to pay, the lady behind me asked if I was acutually going to buy that. I said “Yes, and I’m going to eat it too.”
I just finished getting my master’s degree in December, but in some ways, I really want to go back for more. Really, I just like the challenge to read and write…something I can do on my own, right?
I guess its up to you to decide. No need to worry as long as you think its fine with you.
I understand your feelings. I have been planning to go back for awhile. My family thinks I’m nuts. They don’t see a reason to go back since I already have a master’s degree.