December
2007
I suck
It’s no coincidence that the only time I update this is when I’m not in school… But what really sickens me is that I could be permanently out of school, yet I choose not to be. I finally got my BA in English (actually my degree is still pending until I get my final grades, but I think it’s safe to say that I passed all of my classes). So, technically I could kiss the days of homework, tests, papers and blue books away, but some sort of masochistic impulse is telling me to go to graduate school.
This has been a really rough year and I can think of a million reasons to not continue in school, but I’m trying to stay positive. Let’s think of reasons why I should go to grad school:
1. I genuinely feel like there is a lot more to learn.
2. A Masters degree always looks good on a resume.
3. A Masters degree is required to teach at a community college (in case I do choose to teach).
4. I won’t have to be an official member of the “real world” yet.
5. I could not live with myself if I stayed in the sterile atmosphere that is my cubicle. I have a feeling if I don’t get my Masters, I will stay at my mindless and soul-shrinking job.
6. I will make my friends and family call me “Master Tara.” (Just kidding!)
Since I already have 6 units of graduate work, if all goes as planned I’ll only have 3 more semesters of course work. Then I’ll have the pleasure of writing a 60-80 page thesis.
But enough about school! I obsess enough about it during the semester.
I’m hoping this winter break will include some much needed rest and relaxation. I don’t think I’ll be doing anything too exciting, as excitement usually requires money, and funds are tight right now- but I’m okay with that. I’ll be happy if I can play some games on our Wii, try out some new recipes and read a novel or two.