Yep, some say you can't teach on old dog new tricks. For that I proved them wrong. My mother graduated from BYU when she was 81. At her graduation I said, "If I am going to graduate with my Bachelors Degree I am not going to wait until I am 80 to do it". I enrolled the next fall. Two years later I got my Associates of Science degree at Salt Lake Community College in General Education. It was the fasted way to the degree.
The last two years I have been at the University of Utah earning my Bachelors of Science in the College of Humanities in Communication, emphasis with Interpersonal and Organizational. I relate this degree as having being pregnant for four years. You know the due date and it seems it is far off. You are gaining along the way but the focus is the DUE DATE. Its a long pregnancy that is worth the wait.
In on one of my classes I have been reading the book Happier by Tal Ben-Shahar. This is not a religious book but a inspirational, thought provoking book. I have really enjoy the process and my own insights of why I do the things I do. It also answered some of life long questions. I strongly suggest this book of how to increase your happiness. Mr. Ben-Shahar also mentions we should enjoy the journey not just the goal.
For the last couple months I have tried to enjoy the journey. I have started taking photos of things I want to remember and people that have made a difference in my life. I take a stolen moment and ponder on the beauty of this time of knowledge and energy that is around me. Enjoyed the student lounge in the Union with a fireplace to heat my thoughts. Professors that inspire me with open minds and a chance to explore my own thoughts and curiosity.
Life is good for me today. I look forward to graduation in a few days where I can celebrate my latest accomplishment. Mom you inspired me to get my degree. You will be missed at my graduation but know you helped me along the way and will be with me on my graduation day in spirit. Time will tell what the future holds. I think I would like to work for a year while I think about graduate school in a year.
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