You all helped me with a decision...

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Registered: 03-25-2003
You all helped me with a decision...
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Fri, 10-14-2005 - 9:40am

Well, after reading everyone's replies to my get a life post...i have decided to go back to school...its been something i've wanted for years...and something i thought i just couldn't do! But i SO totally CAN do it, and have printed off an application and will go meet with a counselor and start my "entrance" exams.

Guess what? My job will pay for two classes per semester!!! So I will start with the basics and work towards my AA, and then I think I'm going to work towards the psychology degree I've always wanted. It may take a while to achieve my goal, but so what...I'm not doing ANYTHING right now. My son will be an adult in 3.5 years and I will really have nothing to do then.

Thanks to you all for your encouragement and advice.

Going to classes will also allow me to get out of the house, go somewhere, interact with others, and meet people too.

Its scary, but exciting too.

I have to go get my high school transcripts, and my health records, but then I'm pretty much set to take the tests I need to take and pay my application fee.

Cool, huh?

Love and Hugs,

Keli

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Registered: 04-06-2005
Fri, 10-14-2005 - 9:51am

KELI !!!!


YOU ARE THE BOMB, YOU KNOW THAT???


I'm am so very proud of you right now !!!

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Registered: 11-18-2003
Fri, 10-14-2005 - 9:55am

((((((((((keli))))))))) that's GREAT!!!!!!! i'm very happy (yes the word's I and Happy in the same sentence, lol) for you!!! it's awesome that your job will help pay for some of the courses too!!!!!! i wish mine would;) oh well, guess there's not a big demand for bus drivers with college educations.


i know it's a scary step, more so for you 'cause you will actually be going to a classroom. i stay at home and do all mine via computer. doesn't help with my social life, but i also don't have the time due to my kids sports and the way my bus schedule is. classes are usually right in the middle of one or more of them.


i'm also going for my psych degree once i complete my associates program. and, if all goes according to plan (big if these days) i'll have my AAB next July and then on to my bachelors. it is a process but one well worth it i think in the long run. i will be able to get into a line of work that i've always been interested in. and have received a LOT of education from the patient's perspective;) LOL!


if i can be of any help to you, let me know...........just don't call me with an algebra question!!!!! ROFL! this is a huge step and a positive one. you are definitely doing the right thing, because you are doing it for YOU! and that makes it the right thing;)


love & hugs,
traci

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Fri, 10-14-2005 - 10:07am

Congrats Keli,

You wont regret the decision. I am hoping that I will find a life or it will find me, lol

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Fri, 10-14-2005 - 10:12am

Jen,

Thanks! You will eventually. Don't rush into anything. I've been "looking" for this for 4 years now...lol...and I always let something stand in my way...Bipolar usually...but I know now it was fear, mostly. I'm not scared anymore and BP will NOT take my life away from me anymore.

Now, I just have to stay focussed. There are things I have to do to get prepared and I have to really stay on task to do this...I think that's the key.

I also have ADHD, so, I have to fight that too.

But I can and will. You will too.

Love and Hugs,

Keli

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Registered: 04-02-2003
Fri, 10-14-2005 - 12:33pm

Keli,


Good for you!

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Registered: 04-09-2004
Fri, 10-14-2005 - 11:00pm
Keli--Congrats on going back to school. You won't regret it. I started back in the summer so I'm in my second semester of full time. I think it's funny that so many of us are going for psychology....I'm actually doing general behavioral sciences (combo psych, soc and anthropology). I've found that school is something I look forward to everyday. It forces me to use my brain and to focus when I feel like I just can't. You know what I found out???? I CAN focus and be successful......YOU CAN TOO. You'll do great. If you need study tips or get stuck on something remember that we are all here!!!
Amanda M.