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I never wanted to go to college when I graduated high school 24 years ago so I never ever expected to go back to school. However, when I was laid off from my job of 18 years in April, I felt the need, the urge, and the desire to try to take some classes at my local community college. I was definitely not working in my dream job or occupation so for the first time in years, I felt like I was given the opportunity to do something that I wanted to do with my life. Granted, with the state of the economy, this is no time to lose your job. My family and I are struggling with everything from making our monthly bills to putting food on the table. We have exhausted our retirement and savings funds. We have tried to pay off as much of our existing debt we have while I have my severance coming in then I will have unemployment. Meanwhile, I am trying to get an education which I hope will help me get a better job to provide a better financial opportunity for me and my family.
When I think back to why I didn't want to attend college right after high school, it was due to the trauma I endured my last seven years of school from sixth grade to my senior year of high school. I wrote of my experiences in my first essay "Boy or Girl". During this time, is when I realized I wanted to do something in the Entertainment Industry. I wanted to act, write, direct, or something behind the scenes. Because of my lack of self confidence, I never pursued my dreams and watched the years go by working in unsatisfactory jobs. With my second essay, "Why I Want a Wife Too", I thought of how the original essay "Why I Want a Wife" was written in the era of the women's liberation movement but I thought it still rings true of today's generations. I think as revolutionized as we are in today's society, if someone can get a wife, they will want a wife too. Also, I try to find the humor in everything so as tragic as my experiences in Boy or Girl" I added as much humor as possible. This is why I enjoyed reading "Why I Want a Wife" so much then tried to inflict just as much humor into "Why I Want a Wife Too". When I was researching topics for my third essay, I immediately saw the question about the Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping and knew it was my topic to write about. I love suspense filled mysteries and thrillers so I knew I would be intrigued with researching this subject. I knew some of the history of the case but was fascinated with all the complexities of the kidnapping, murder, evidence, trial, execution, and all the conspiracy theories surrounding the case when I wrote my essay, The Lindbergh Baby Mystery.
With my new found excitement for life, I feel like there was a definite reason and purpose for me to be laid off from my job. I never would have gone back to school if I hadn't lost my job. I always had times or moments where I thought I would further my education but I didn't think I could do it. I thought I was not smart enough, didn't have the patience, or the willingness to commit. Now, after my experience with my classes during the summer quarter, I know I can and will succeed. I realize I will continue to endure a financial struggle but in the end it will be worth it. I will have an education and that is priceless. I am ready for the next chapter of my incredible journey.
When I think back to why I didn't want to attend college right after high school, it was due to the trauma I endured my last seven years of school from sixth grade to my senior year of high school. I wrote of my experiences in my first essay "Boy or Girl". During this time, is when I realized I wanted to do something in the Entertainment Industry. I wanted to act, write, direct, or something behind the scenes. Because of my lack of self confidence, I never pursued my dreams and watched the years go by working in unsatisfactory jobs. With my second essay, "Why I Want a Wife Too", I thought of how the original essay "Why I Want a Wife" was written in the era of the women's liberation movement but I thought it still rings true of today's generations. I think as revolutionized as we are in today's society, if someone can get a wife, they will want a wife too. Also, I try to find the humor in everything so as tragic as my experiences in Boy or Girl" I added as much humor as possible. This is why I enjoyed reading "Why I Want a Wife" so much then tried to inflict just as much humor into "Why I Want a Wife Too". When I was researching topics for my third essay, I immediately saw the question about the Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping and knew it was my topic to write about. I love suspense filled mysteries and thrillers so I knew I would be intrigued with researching this subject. I knew some of the history of the case but was fascinated with all the complexities of the kidnapping, murder, evidence, trial, execution, and all the conspiracy theories surrounding the case when I wrote my essay, The Lindbergh Baby Mystery.
With my new found excitement for life, I feel like there was a definite reason and purpose for me to be laid off from my job. I never would have gone back to school if I hadn't lost my job. I always had times or moments where I thought I would further my education but I didn't think I could do it. I thought I was not smart enough, didn't have the patience, or the willingness to commit. Now, after my experience with my classes during the summer quarter, I know I can and will succeed. I realize I will continue to endure a financial struggle but in the end it will be worth it. I will have an education and that is priceless. I am ready for the next chapter of my incredible journey.
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