We are intrepid. We carry on.

I've been feeling like blogging a lot more lately. I've missed my words. They've been in my head, but they haven't been here. They belong here and with you.

I find myself in a familiar place again. I'm not sure if I'm in the right place, so I've been looking for a meaningful and logical diversion. I started an Accounting degree in a technical college after having trouble finding a Social Work job and discovering a great love for all things Accounting. I love accounting itself. I just think I'm ready to really graduate. I want to work. I want to work in accounting. I've always been a student. I will always be a student. I want to leave the world of formal education and enroll in the school of the world. The politics and bueracracy of acedemia have finally frayed my nerves and I have finally found something I am naturally good enough at that I don't think I need to sit in class to learn it. The world is currently dissagreeing with me, but I know someone out there will see my passion, trust it, and give me a chance.

Maybe I'm being a bit melodramatic about the whole thing, but I feel like either I started this track too late or its a waste of time. I thought I had it planned out pretty well. I just realized that I based my plans on some bad brochures. I assumed the tech school would be a cheaper and more career oriented way to start. What I didn't know was that this school isn't as keen on internships as most tech schools I'm familar with, I'll only be able to transfer two classes to the Bachelor's degree, and these classes don't count toward the hours I need for my CPA. Fail.

I'm doing very well in the classes (except one) and I love what I'm learning, but it all feels impractical. I registered for another full load next quarter, but I'm reconsidering it. I don't want to transfer just yet to the 4 year school. But as I type this I realize I probably should. I want to bring an income home.

In a perfect world, I'd have an interview when I checked the answering machine tonight. I'd be hired next week. I'd finish these classes. Drop next semester. Get comfortable with my awesome new job's work load. Apply to 4 year school. Take a few online classes at a time. Get my CPA and conquer the world. But its not a perfect world. I can't justify staying at home searching for a job without credentials next quarter or transeferring and spending that much more $$$ on this degree. I also highly, highly dread another semester at this school. But I digress.

I am intrepid. I carry on.