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krissy
True Blue Farmgirl
278 Posts
Kristen
Snohomish
WA
USA
278 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 07 2013 : 7:22:17 PM
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I've been the breadwinner of the house for several years as hubby goes to school to get his BS in Environmental Studies. I've looked for other jobs since the one I have is not fun anymore, nor is it challenging, and there are no raises. What I really want to do is write or be an editor or something, so... of to college I went! I'm almost halfway through this term already. The only downside (besides all the homework) is that my free time is so very limited now. Gone are the weekends where I'd bake cookies or piddle around in the yard. One day, I will have time for those things again.
I am going for a Bachelor of Arts in English. Exciting and scary at the same time, but I know it is the right thing to do.
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
2914 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2013 : 8:48:40 PM
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Check out the magazine Poets & Writers. It will inspire you to write more and then explains how to get published. The key to getting published is to keep submitting--that's where I tend to fail, as it usually costs a few $$ to submit a piece. I've written poems, short stories and I'm working on a novel. I plan to go to a poetry reading at a Whole Foods store tomorrow night--it gives me hope and inspiration. Browse the small bookstores where you live and you might find local writing groups. Good luck and don't ever quit!
Cindy
"Vast floods can't quench love, no matter what love did/ Rivers can't drown love, no matter where love's hid"--Sinead O'Connor
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2013 : 01:37:50 AM
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awesome!!! you go girl!!!!!
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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Ladybek9756
True Blue Farmgirl
882 Posts
Rebecca
Linneus
Maine
USA
882 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2013 : 03:46:14 AM
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Krissy,
Happy that you finally made the plunge to go back to school. I did that 2 1/2 years ago and this December I graduate with my AA then in the Spring I also start my BA in English. My concentration is Communication with Technical Writing. I have been subscribing to Poets and Writers now for about 3 years and can tell you that it is a great inspiration. You Go Girl!!!!!!!!!!!!
Becky
May the stars carry your sadness away. May the flowers fill your heart with beauty, and may hope forever wipe away your tears. |
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auntsmelly
True Blue Farmgirl
559 Posts
Jenny
Pitman
NJ
USA
559 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2013 : 05:20:50 AM
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So happy for you Krissy.
Good luck in all your endeavors!
If the only prayer in your whole life was thank you that would be suffice. -Meister Eckhart
Jenny, Blessed Sister #4359
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2013 : 11:38:42 AM
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Best of luck to you Krissy!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.
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82kygal
True Blue Farmgirl
548 Posts
Laura
Somerset
Kentucky
USA
548 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2013 : 08:55:59 AM
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Good for you!!!! I just started going back to. I am getting into nursing. I haven't been to school since High school thirty years ago. Heeehee.
With God, all things are possible. (Mark 10:27)
What ever you are, be a good one. (Abe Lincoln) |
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AFinkberry
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Ally
Kalama
Washington
310 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2013 : 2:30:01 PM
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Great job! I know how much commitment goes into college, but education will always be worth it! Keep up the great work! And you'll be able to bake those cookies soon!
Ally
"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2013 : 6:38:11 PM
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Congratulations on your decision to go back to school. It takes courage to make that step but the rewards are great, not just the knowledge but also the feeling of accomplishment. Best wishes!
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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eatdrinkbemary
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Mary
Indianapolis
IN
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2013 : 05:59:27 AM
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I have a B.A. in English and I'm currently working on a Masters in Public Relations. Don't let anyone tell you that English is not a "useful" degree (whatever the heck that means). The ability to analyze words and write clearly and succinctly are skills that are sorely lacking in today's work force.
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Edited by - eatdrinkbemary on Nov 19 2013 2:27:24 PM |
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