Why This Isn't Such an Easy Task

Part 2:  Continuing my education at 40 isn’t easy, for many reasons.

1.) RESPONSIBILITIES:

Unlike when I was 18, I now have bills to pay, a house to maintain, a child to take care of and I’m paying for my education, not my parents. I have to worry about my own car maintenance, auto insurance, heath insurance, taxes, my school obligations, and my son’s. Then there is braces, car pooling, Dr. appointments, monthly, mandatory Middle School meetings, field trips clothing both of us and even mowing the lawn!  My responsibility list is much longer then the first time around, at school.

2.) MY CHOSEN SCHOOL AND CAREER PATH:

I always heard Full Sail was tough but one of the best. I had no idea the time involved in an accelerated program was so much. I am making straight A’s so maybe that has a little something, to do with it. I was NOT born, naturally smart.

3.) SACRIFICES: 

My son hates it! My life no longer revolves 100 percent, around him. He is 13, though.  He’s quite capable of putting a frozen pizza in the oven and “Nuking” a snack. I no longer have much of a social life, either.  I don’t have time for friends, family, and late night chats with girlfriends. My house is dirty, l can’t stay caught up on laundry and dishes, my truck needs an oil change and new breaks, weeds are rapidly growing in my yard, the leaky faucet is going to have to wait, another day. I don’t sleep or eat much. (I still managed to gain weight, though??) I go to bed with the laptop and wake up with the laptop. It’s a good day when I get out of my PJ’s, shower and put on makeup. It means I have a purpose for the day other then being a student or mom!

4.) SUPPORT:

This is a BIG one and the main reason why I chose the platform that I did, for this blog. 

My support system is nil to none. Occasionally, I will get support and reassurance from a friend.

It’s always a friend, who just finished school, or is about to return, like me. They get it!

Forget about support from my 13 year old, son. Not only is he an only child but also it’s all about him, at this lovely stage in his life.  Boyfriends? Not happening! They require more attention then Spencer! (And I don’t mean to sound like a male basher). “The Ex”? Nope!  He has forgotten how easy I made it for him, while he was in school.  Last is “The Family.” Love them or hate them, everyone has them.  My dad said “I’ll be proud of you when you graduate.” I’ll cut him some slack, though.  I didn’t finish the first time around and he was paying for it.

Robin