"Don't believe in miracles, depend on them"

I feel the need to express how I'm feeling. What better way than to blog?

I graduate in December. In 5 weeks. I should be super excited, right? I am! But I'm also really scared. Not until recently did I realize how much I enjoy learning. I've always done well in school, but I never put much value on my education. Now I can't get enough. I have a yerning to know more about the world and what it has to offer. "Knowledge is power" has become my motto.

I don't feel like I'm "done" with school. I've dreamt about graduating college for forever. Finally, no more studying. No more tests or papers. Now, that the day is almost here, I don't want it to be. I want to continue to take classes.

That brings me to a quote I can across that actually inspired this blog: "Learn everything you can, from anyone you can - there will always come a time when you'll be grateful you did." - Sarah Caldwell

That can not ring more true. In addition to realizing how much I enjoy learning, I realized that I'm a lot smarter than I previously gave myself credit for. I have a creative non-fiction story published, I've had articles published in the Post-Tribune.... that's something to be proud of, right?

Switching gears... reflecting on my education carreer, there's one moment that truly stands out to me. While attending class at Purdue Calumet, a professor of mine asked each student to write down two things: what our dream job is and what we actually think we're going to do with our degree. The students took turns saying their response. It was although they knew they couldn't acheive their dream job, so they were just going to settle for something mediocer.

And then it was my turn. I said that my dream job was to write for Chicago Magazine. Then I explianed that this was also what I chose for the job that I thought I could actually get. My professor's response? "You're better off trying to get a job at a trade magazine, they're always looking for writers." Seriously? There is nothing more motivating to me than someone doubting my abilities.

Okay, I'm done. :) I hope everyone votes tomorrow.