Let's talk about school and how it changed me.

I can say that the decision to return to school at this point in my life has made me a stronger person. I have always said the one time that I was determined more than any time was when I went to nursing school in '92. I wanted to continue my education since then but time after time, I found some excuse not to. It was because I was afraid I could not afford it or that it would take too much time away from my kids. Later on, it was I am too old to do it now. I found that anything is possible when you reach out and grab it. The birth of online school  has made it even better for me. I can work and see my family and still go to school. I feel I am a better person in many ways just by enrolling in school and completing my first course. I showed myself I can do it and my dreams are reachable. I in turn take this and tell everyone I know that they should go for it too. I gained more confidence in myself, I feel proud, and I am determined more than ever. It is never too late to learn something new.

Today my truck broke down. I am not sad and upset; I can still do all that I want too. I just have to find a ride to work and the store until I get it fixed. I think by being in school I have learned to be calm and figure things out in a positive way rather than thinking negative.

I am more organized and focused. I think of myself as a "doer" rather than "let’s put it off till later". Overall school has made me into a completely different person internally, which makes me act in a different way. I feel I am emerging into a professional! It is all good for me and I am very proud of myself for the choice I made last year.