This fall, after many years of, wonderful loving nudging by my husband, I enrolled in the Interior Design program at my local community college. Yes, this mom is going to community college and loving it.
The first two terms I was full time but by the end of winter term I realized that I can't be everywhere at once and the germs that three elementary age boys bring home can take you out! I managed to keep my 4.0 GPA but resolved that I would do my best with what I've got but some of my got had to go.
This realization forced me to look closely at the different responsibilities I had and decide where those ranked in priority and value. Attempting to balance my spirituality, family & friends, physical & mental health, school, and managing our home & activities has been just that, a balancing act. But I can honestly say practice does result in perfecting-maybe not perfect. I'm heading in the, "balanced for a moment" direction before being thrown off kilter by life. Those moments of peace though, oh those moments, feel so good.
I write all of the above because it is part of my story and I am grateful for it. Maybe you don't have someone to encourage you toward your dreams or balance in your life- but let me tell you, it is worth it! It doesn't mean that it will come easy or you won't fail at times but I won't learn until I try. Here I am writing this blog because one of my instructors challenged me to go for it, and my husband encouraged me to go for it . So I am...will you? What's your next Risky Adventure?
I'm four days away from finals. Wish me luck!
I write all of the above because it is part of my story and I am grateful for it. Maybe you don't have someone to encourage you toward your dreams or balance in your life- but let me tell you, it is worth it! It doesn't mean that it will come easy or you won't fail at times but I won't learn until I try. Here I am writing this blog because one of my instructors challenged me to go for it, and my husband encouraged me to go for it . So I am...will you? What's your next Risky Adventure?
I'm four days away from finals. Wish me luck!