This is Fun! (And Scary!)

It's my first day on the Fresno State Campus for classes this spring. Man, it's been a long time since I've been in college. I was by far the oldest person in my class today, by at least 14 years. The professor is about the same age as Erin. Geez, talk about feeling old!

The kids were all encouraging me this morning, excited that I had a backpack full of books and my laptop and the lunch I packed. They said they were proud of me for doing this. Heck, I'm proud of me for doing this! I have to admit, though...it's terrifying at the same time. Shhhh....don't tell anyone.

Yet when I sat down in the desk, syllabus in hand, and began to listen to the professor rattle on, I realized I was having fun. Even when he announced that we had to do a 2000 word term paper, I wasn't phased. My brain immediately converted that to about ten pages (thanks to my publishing background), and I thought, okay. I can do that. At least I know that technical writing is one of my strengths.

I only have three classes. One of them is a 5 unit class though, so it will be a tough one. I am taking California's Earth Systems, Psychological Research Methods, and Abnormal Psychology. I also have an advocacy class, but it's essentially spending one day at the capitol advocating for a human welfare cause and is only one unit.

I know the timing is right for me to do this. I've tried to get back to school for almost two years, but the timing just wasn't working out. I've prayed about it and I feel very confident that this is what the Lord wants me to do. I'm just not sure how I'm going to feed my family and pay the bills at the same time. I'm just putting my faith in him that he will bring the right opportunities. I hope the Lord blesses my efforts!!