Do you want the good news or the bad news or the other bad news first, huh? Perhaps that’s not a fair question to ask of you. Let me begin again…
Recently my mind has been dreaming of how I can continue my own education and go on for that doctoral degree. It’s difficult to mention to anyone because it seems as if it’s still in the ‘dream‘ stage where I would consider it something I’d put on my Mondo Beyondo list. A list of things that are wild and inspiring. Things that you’re afraid to tell people much less write down to promise yourself to experience. I say experience and not try because the word try implies that if it doesn’t work out then you can just shuck it. Throw out that baby and that bathwater and resignedly utter, “Well. I tried.”
For example, I would write that novel tickling the corners of my brain and have the faith that I could actually write.
I would travel to places that only other people tell me about going to and I would capture it all on film to display.
I have such a dream to learn more and more about photography and eventually present a gallery showing.
Playing piano badly has been my specialty so I want to play it beautifully and perhaps even learn violin or cello.
Now that I think about it there is really no such thing as bad news. It’s all an opportunity to take things as they come and still turn them into something you want. It’s a chance to take what is thrown your way and determine if you will be hit in the face with it, allow it to smash you right in the gut, or if you’re going to try to catch it and capture it and mold it into something that you plan on throwing right back.
So the good news is that I’ve thought about it and found a program that I could do. I’ve researched the degree and found something that could be workable. But I haven’t thrown it back yet. I haven’t chewed on it enough to say what the flavor really is. That’s part of the good news.
Except something else has just been thrown my way and I have some serious decisions to make.
Things have been happening quickly this month. Four days this month have seen me with a serious look on my face, brow furrowed, deep in thought.
More to chew. More to come. I promise I’ll write about it soon. Maybe even with a Special Saturday Post.
January 23, 2008 @ 8:27 am | Filed under Education | Permalink |
dawn Said,
January 23, 2008 @ 8:44 am
Do it. I am in my first semester of my doctoral program. Move it from the dream stage to the reality stage. Are you thinking about administration? I am working towards an EdD in English Education. I am excited.
Best of luck. I look forward to more posts!!!
ali Said,
January 23, 2008 @ 11:49 am
i started to type something but it just sounded stupid, suffice it to say, thinking of you and wishing you well
Moley Said,
January 23, 2008 @ 12:35 pm
I say, ponder, review and if at all possible do all that you dream. Especially the novel bit. Having enjoyed your writing for some time, I’m quite sure that novel inside you is there and screaming to get out.. So set it free.
bREE Said,
January 23, 2008 @ 12:37 pm
Are you pregnant? I dont know why but when I read “something else has just been thrown my way”…well my first thought was babies! Well either way…good luck on everything you do and anything that you do!
Fabiola Said,
January 23, 2008 @ 3:34 pm
Dear Kelly,
It is been a while since I last stopped. I just love your post. I know you must have a lot on your mind right now, but I have a fellow blog friend. She is a Canadian Lady who lives in US. She is just polishing up her dissertation, you should stop by her blog and check. She is such an inspiration for me!!!
Fabiola
PS.: Her blog address is http://vtoldie.spaces.live.com/
Cynthia Samuels Said,
January 23, 2008 @ 4:42 pm
Oh sweetie now I’m really worried? Write to me.
Elizabeth Said,
January 23, 2008 @ 5:25 pm
I hope as you chew on everything it turns out tasty and delectable, not like a really bad find out of Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor beans. (Booger, anyone?)
Ask Wifey Said,
January 23, 2008 @ 7:43 pm
Good for you for finding the program! That’s half the battle. I hope everything else is OK. Oh, and I totally get the difficult to mention it to people, dream stage thing. How’d you know the story of my life - smiles!
Glad to see your back. I enjoy your blog!
Suebob Said,
January 23, 2008 @ 8:22 pm
You are such a tease.
Tricia Said,
January 23, 2008 @ 11:25 pm
I just have to say that furrowed brows cause wrinkling. That’s it.
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