And This Officially Concludes...

My last semester at Cal... well... as soon as I turn in the last of my papers next week. The last day of classes for me was on Thursday, as this week is suppose to be dedicated to studying for finals. I don't have any finals, so this week will be dedicated to completing my final paper for this semester's class, and organizing and compiling my thesis. I realized that I actually don't have to complete the other two papers before the end of this semester, but before the beginning of the next instead, so that took some weight off of my shoulders. So, once again, as I approach the end of 2009, I am one step closer to earning my degree. Looks like it will be my birthday gift to myself in the Spring after I've tackled survived aced that Statistics class.

I feel a little indifferent about the whole thing right now. I wont be fully satisfied or feel fully accomplished until I have that piece of paper in my hand. However, I can actually see the finish line now. I can actually start making some moves without being tied down to a classroom or boxed into the title of "student." I'm ready to part with it for a while. I'm sure that I will return for my Masters after a much needed break, IF its necessary in advancing which ever career I choose. For now, I'm ready to take advantage of generating income and taking out time just for myself. I can't wait!

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6 comments

So proud of you, Chica! For real. You have worked hard and produced much sweat and tears on this journey. You deserve to be HERE. Your enthusiasm is shining through and I'm so happy for you. Do make sure you take that much needed break...because it can make or break you.

Make wise choices when selecting employment because just as it's important what you can give them, it's equally vital what they can give YOU.

So proud of you! Only good things to come...TBC

Thanks for all your love and support Traci. You know how much it means to me. Thanks for the advice too. I am definitely gonna work hard to make sure that I end up in a position that is truly worthy of all that I have to offer.

I'm excited deep down for this transition and to be moving on to bigger and better things. "This" has been my lifestyle for so long, I am craving the next phase. I can't wait to take in all the goodness to come =)

Anonymous  

Congratulations on a successful semester! You've earned all the glory you get.

Whew! Now on to doing the work that feeds your soul! Congratulations, Barbara, and I pray that this journey was a segue into one that is financially and emotionally fulfilling!

Thanks CraigJC!

Yes, yes, yes Execumama. My soul is starving, lol.

Anonymous  

So cool..congrats, now where is the masters and then the doctorate??

Erika :)