Past, Present and Future
Posted by tata on Thursday Apr 22, 2010 Under CollegeA few weeks ago, I began to find some old friends on Facebook. People I really missed and am so happy to find back in my life. It’s bittersweet, because some changes are so profoundly negative that it’s hard to see people the way I used to while other changes shine a new light on a previously hidden beauty that I always suspected was there. Memories take hold at various moments, too and that can be troubling and even painful to sort through. All in all, though, it’s been a lovely experience that I’m grateful has happened. The laughter more than makes up for the quiet anxiety.
Today, I met with a scholarship committee. I’ve never done anything like that before. It was a bit awkward. I’m never sure what it is these people want to hear. Why can’t my stellar record speak for itself? With all the budget cuts in education, I was told the state had exhausted its funds; that I won’t be receiving state aid. And I received a “thanks, but sorry” letter from another scholarship I applied for. I guess they are getting extra-selective since there is such a crunch for cash. I was myself: honest and humble. I should know by next week.
Meanwhile, I finished all my classes this week. I haven’t been so thrilled about impending summer since I was a high-schooler! So far, I’ve received a B for my (first ever senior-level class) Forensic Anthropology class and two As for Criminology and Justice Admin. I fully expect an A for American Sign Language, as well. While it isn’t my best work, it is certainly worth being proud of – and I am.
Next week, I meet with Advising to plan my curriculum. My areas of concentration are going to be Justice Admin, Biology and Forensic Anthropology. Since they are thisclose to implementing the Interpreter program, I’m strongly considering adding that to my degree plan. I was informed that it may be possible to double major, too. I’m nervous and excited to be creating long-term goals.
In the meantime, I am very happy for the time off. I intend to take the kids to the zoo a lot, read for leisure, do some more knitting (I haven’t touched the needles since at least January!) and go on vacation with my amazing husband. I want to go hiking. I want to meditate regularly. I want to go to a concert, volunteer somewhere, really get to know my camera…
Oh, and have backyard barbecues… starting Sunday. Stay tuned for pictures!
April 23rd, 2010 at 1:20 pm
You go girl!!! Sounds like things are progressing nicely on the school front.
I know how you feel about the Facebook thing. I recently connected with some old friends too. One, who I was real close to in HS, didn’t seem to want to be bothered and it sounded like the barely remembered me. Guess they made more of an impression on me than I did on them. But that’s the way things go sometimes.