Back in school

School started up last week for me, as I make another attempt at earning my degree. I am determined to see it through to it's end this time. It was discouraging to think that, had I stuck with it when I started in 2002 I would be finishing up right now instead of staring another 4-5 years in the face. I often wish I were doing other things than going back over polynomial equations and staying up late to do them.

But the benefit outweighs the difficulty, and I realize that I had best accomplish this now or it will be too late to have any impact on my career at all. If all goes well, I will be finishing up my degree right about the time the twins are getting really involved in all sorts of after-school activities. I don't want to miss a single practice, game, recital or opportunity to proudly watch everything they do. So I'd best get this out of the way now.

I find I enjoy it, even if it adds to the stress level that plagues me.

Where this ties in to the rest of my posts, I'm still struggling to get some time to work out. I haven't found the groove I was hoping to fall into, and now it seems even more difficult. But I'm going to continue trying and not let go of the dream. Hey, if the NY Giants can pull a Super Bowl out of their backfield (so to speak) I can live the dream of a physically fit future.