Back 2 School.. For Me Too!

I've decided to make a big leap. I'm going back to school. Grad school. I want a masters in PolySci.

This is a big moment for me. I'm not really sure how friends and family will react to this. Laughter? Maybe a thumbs up.. or a pat on the back? I've never been one for school and am probably one of the least likely candidates for grad school considering more than once I have screamed, "No way will I ever go back to school!"

I did tell my mom. Her reaction was to be expected. She paused and then asked why I wasn't getting my doctorate in law. Interesting reaction considering I have never mentioned anything about law. I find it funny that somehow the assumption was Dr. Steve, attorney at law!

I am happy to be going to school on Tuesday. This is the first big decision I have ever made solely on my own. Now that I control my own finances and future, I alone get to make a decision for myself.

Reasons for Masters:

1. To be educated.
2. Give me some free time activities.
3. Only will take 2 years.
4. Good for career.

But the main reason is simple. It will be a great way to make friends. The Falls is welcoming no doubt. Friendly even. But it will be nice to have another group of people to see besides work buddies. Work is fantastic and I love my co workers, but I need a secondary source of people.

I am just happy to be doing something for me though. It's rewarding. I am not doing this for my parents or because I am supposed to. It's because I want to. I want this for me. And damnit, that feels good.