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Danish Delight

if you don't give it a go you will always think: what if....

posted by Lotus_Flower on July 23, 2008 at 2:59 AM | link to this | reply

dear shelly, there are lots of people who go back to school, even later. I had at least two friends who decided to go back to university for a degree after 40. I, myself, is thinking to go back to learn more about translation. While here and learning German (languages are NOT my forte but there I am!) I realised that once "in" the going gets easier. It is the first step that's the most difficult. So, go for it, IF you like it!

posted by auslander on July 23, 2008 at 12:54 AM | link to this | reply

Shelly!!!!

Go for it.....always look at improving yourself and your position in life!

posted by Corbin_Dallas on July 22, 2008 at 7:57 AM | link to this | reply

yes you can do this- go for it if it's what you really want!

posted by FierceQueen on July 21, 2008 at 8:51 PM | link to this | reply

laughing so hard at all the hilarious comments - you should post those as well - simply amazing the way you touch our hearts  (hey stop that  jk )

posted by Smittenheimer on July 21, 2008 at 8:35 PM | link to this | reply

NiteTide, thanks!

posted by shelly_b on July 21, 2008 at 7:54 PM | link to this | reply

hahahahaha, Mama Justi...can I least have the tv, computer, and playstation

in my room if I'm grounded?   LOL

Thanks for the encouragement!

Oh, and love the "Bubblegum Smoker" hehe

posted by shelly_b on July 21, 2008 at 7:54 PM | link to this | reply

Bubblegum Smoker

GO FOR IT! THIS IS MAMA JUSTI YELLING AT YOU. 4 years is nothing at your age. Do it you will be happier and have more money and yes they are paying for it.....Do it or you are grounded for the next 4 years!

posted by Justi on July 21, 2008 at 7:48 PM | link to this | reply

Do it.  Trust me, if you need more money, then it will be worth it.    Besides, it never hurts to learn new things!  (sometimes)

posted by NiteTide on July 21, 2008 at 7:31 PM | link to this | reply

Vicki, can I buy a vowel?

wait...wrong game show.

posted by shelly_b on July 21, 2008 at 7:14 PM | link to this | reply

Yes. You will regret it if you don't. That is my final answer!

posted by Departed1 on July 21, 2008 at 7:06 PM | link to this | reply

Blackcat, that's what I said.

posted by shelly_b on July 21, 2008 at 6:42 PM | link to this | reply

you're not allowed to finish early? That makes no sense.

posted by -blackcat on July 21, 2008 at 6:40 PM | link to this | reply

Talion, the thing is, for the daycare to pay for it...you are not allowed

to finish early.  You have to do it for the whole 3 or 4 years.

And yes, I'm scared also.

Thanks for the comment!

posted by shelly_b on July 21, 2008 at 6:29 PM | link to this | reply

shelly_b

I don't know about the program you mentioned, but usually the online schools are accelerated and without having to take a bunch of liberal arts crap like music appreciation and such, a student can finish rather quickly, two years if you jump on it with both feet.

I often think about going back to school at 40 (and even if I didn't, Queen V is there to remind me of the career benefits), and frankly, the thought scares me to death. Not as much as giving a sppech before a crowd of several thousand, but definitely more than squaring off with a Pacific Islander who's waving a rusty machete and screaming at me in a language I don't understand.   

posted by Talion_ on July 21, 2008 at 6:18 PM | link to this | reply

posted by shelly_b on July 21, 2008 at 6:14 PM | link to this | reply

posted by -blackcat on July 21, 2008 at 6:10 PM | link to this | reply

Ariala, HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

posted by shelly_b on July 21, 2008 at 6:09 PM | link to this | reply

ROFL to Ariala.... perfect. LOL

posted by -blackcat on July 21, 2008 at 6:07 PM | link to this | reply

hahahahaha

posted by shelly_b on July 21, 2008 at 6:05 PM | link to this | reply

ROFL to you two, but

posted by Ariala on July 21, 2008 at 6:04 PM | link to this | reply

posted by -blackcat on July 21, 2008 at 6:00 PM | link to this | reply

ROFL

posted by shelly_b on July 21, 2008 at 5:57 PM | link to this | reply

hahahahhahaha

posted by -blackcat on July 21, 2008 at 5:53 PM | link to this | reply

Blackcat

posted by shelly_b on July 21, 2008 at 5:50 PM | link to this | reply

posted by -blackcat on July 21, 2008 at 5:47 PM | link to this | reply

Blackcat, OOOHH...I get it...so...

if I get "smartER" that means you'll be "nicER"?  Is that even possible?   LOL

Oh, and thanks for the picture.

posted by shelly_b on July 21, 2008 at 5:41 PM | link to this | reply

don't be defenseive... LOL... the sign says "smartER"...

as in "more smart"... LOL

 

posted by -blackcat on July 21, 2008 at 5:35 PM | link to this | reply

Shelly

The courses will be WORK, on top of the work you are already doing.
Can you handle working in this field, then working extra.

What it boils down to is....Is this what you REALLY want to do for the REST of your life? Because if it is not, it will be an incredible waste of your time and energy.

If you will hate this job in the end, than none of it will be worth anything.
So really THINK first....Is this what you WANT to do....then you should be able to answer your own question.

posted by Sunnybeach7 on July 21, 2008 at 5:34 PM | link to this | reply

Sunny, BUT...maybe taking these courses will get me excited about

this career again?  Hmmm...

posted by shelly_b on July 21, 2008 at 5:28 PM | link to this | reply

Shelly....no...

If that is how you feel about it...it probably wouldn't be a good idea.

If your feeling "stuck"...then 3-4 years of classes will only stress you out more.

posted by Sunnybeach7 on July 21, 2008 at 5:25 PM | link to this | reply

lovelylady, go for it!

Oh, and there is nothing wrong with acting.  I always wanted to be on Broadway!

posted by shelly_b on July 21, 2008 at 5:25 PM | link to this | reply

Blackcat, LOL, very funny, dear..

actually, I am smart...   ..just not when it comes to math.

posted by shelly_b on July 21, 2008 at 5:23 PM | link to this | reply

Ariala and Sunny, I'm not really sure..

I'm kind of stuck in this career so I might as well make the most of it?

posted by shelly_b on July 21, 2008 at 5:22 PM | link to this | reply

hahahaha to blackcat. LOL Shelly, only do it if it's really what you want

to do!

posted by Ariala on July 21, 2008 at 5:17 PM | link to this | reply

posted by -blackcat on July 21, 2008 at 5:15 PM | link to this | reply

There are several reasons I'd go back to school Shelly.  One, to learn to use my sign language bettter...two, to learn Russian and Polish more fluently.  I'd like to work as a translator in a hospital.  Oh, and I'd really like to study acting!...

posted by lovelyladymonk on July 21, 2008 at 5:11 PM | link to this | reply

Shelly

IF this is something you want to do...it is a great opportunity.

posted by Sunnybeach7 on July 21, 2008 at 4:51 PM | link to this | reply