I did it!

I finished my first semester back in college in 21 years. I did it and I received an "A "in Math and an "A "in a communications course I took. It was not easy, but I have to admit it was easier then I ever thought it could be. My confidence has now gone from I think I can to I know I can although things are going to get harder for me as I proceed on with my goal.

You have to understand that I was a girl who while I did well in high school my focus was on art , boys and partying as much as I could. The tales of my partying escapades would probably curl your hair. I did remain responsible as far as school went. I took algebra and geometry so I could go to college knowing full well I didn't need them to achieve my goal of becoming an artist so I really didn't apply myself nor did I remember a single thing from that era. It turns out that it is good that I don't remember a single thing from those math classes. My wonderful instructor in college taught me from scratch using "short cuts" she developed over 42 years of teaching math...she is fabulous! I found out that I am quite smart, but more than that I am determined. My husband keeps telling me that the instructors will see my effort and that it counts and by god I think he may be right. I have learned that being an older adult in college means I work harder. After all I am now paying for this endeavor literally. My parents paid for college last time and somehow now it means more that I am doing that part.

Two weeks have passed since I first started writing this post and tomorrow I start my fall semester. I will be taking 4 classes. I am nervous, but excited at the same time and oddly enough I am looking forward to my algebra class. I learned that I really like math...go figure.
Wish me luck!

Please check back on 9/11 for my tribute to Margaret Mary Conner...she was lost that horrible day 5 years ago in the World Trade Center.