Well, I finally accomplished one of the major goals I set for myself. I earned my Master's degree. It's a really odd sort of feeling. I've been working toward this goal for a very long time, and now that the pressure to complete it is gone, I have felt a bit lost. It almost seems like I'm in some sort of dream. I have an idea of what I would like to do with my life as far as my career goes. I want to be a professor. I want to feel like I have made a difference in the world, however small that difference might be.
I'm still trying to figure out what else I might want to do. I think it would be nice to work more on my photography, or I might even learn to play the violin that I've owned for almost eight years now. There are definitely lots of books that I want to read. It is almost overwhelming! I guess the best thing to do is pace myself.
Apart from being the best professor I possibly can, my other goals at this point include:
- Paying off my student loans
- Buying a car
- Saving money to travel
- Going to conventions
I'm not sure how I will do in achieving all of these goals, but I will do my best. I have amazing relatives and friends who support me in all of my endeavors, and I cannot possibly express how truly grateful I am for them. I can't wait to see what this next chapter in my life brings!
