July is finally here

Ok, like I mentioned before I survived graduation which was an uplifting and positive experience. And now we are on to July and the 2nd half of the year. And yes I am aware that day 182 technically puts us into the 2nd half of the year. I am in the process of regaining my focus. Since graduation has come and gone I had lost focus a bit, or rather the short and long term educational goals were accomplished, I simply had not set new ones. This lead me to be slightly blue for a few weeks. The days of studying, writing papers, researching were over, at least for now. Will I obtain more education? Absolutely! Will I continue on the same path or will I go in another direction? Well, time will tell.. I am torn between two directions: 1) makes the most sense, continue on the current educational path and be done for good in roughly 2.5 years. 2) Is completely out of my element and I would need to take 1.5 years worth of pre-requsites first then I could apply and see if I am even accepted. Both directions I feel would be absolutely rewording, at least in a sentimental and intrinsic way. Option 1 even though it should be straight-forward may not eventually pan out in reference to socio-economic gains (via employment). I think it would be harder to say I have a terminal degree but I am not able to make enough money to: a) pay back the student loans and b) to substantially contribute to my family's economic needs. 
However, option 2 is so out of my element and it is in a field of high-need that I would most likely be in demand. I would probably have a bit more say so in where I work (at least city, state, or region) and it could take my family around the world if we choose (and I play my cards right). Option 2 may even be a bit far fetched even for me, but I have done a lot of impossible things in my days and I understand that sometimes slow and steady really does finish the race. Option 2 take two to three times a long as option 1 but it could also take my family to some interesting place for possible internships (um, we love to travel) and employment opportunities that we are completely down for!

Option 1 is slightly and I mean only slightly cheaper than option 2...


Only time will tell. But I think I need to decide in what direction I will pursue by the end of this month so I can possibly enroll by the start of the Fall 2012 semester.