With my children all grown and out of the house I find myself thinking back to an earlier time in my life. Oh sure they visit, but I spend much of my time on my own with my two dogs. I’ve genuinely started thinking about writing. From the time I was a young girl I have always enjoyed writing. I think it has always run in the family, my mother loved to write and my grandmother was always writing poems. I think that is what makes my family so unique. We come from a long line of strong writers and story tellers. I would always come up with some sort of creative story to share with my little friends growing up. They always asked for me to add them to the plot and hoped there would be a twist at the end. Over the years I’ve felt a pull toward journalistic writing and with the proponent of blogs and other online vehicles I’ve felt a need to connect with the outside world in my very home. I want to share with the world my individual perspective and view of the world.

I recently went online to do some research. It was really on a whim, I started investigating affordable Indiana universities. I found some great affordable Indiana universities and interesting journalism classes. Yes, I am going to start taking some journalism classes. Now remember I haven’t been in school for about 30 years now – much has changed I know. Costs for school have changed so I know I have to consider some affordable options. Nevertheless, I feel that if I don’t try a few journalism classes I will always wonder what could have happened with my writing…. what if? I honestly went through and looked into paying for college and the different financial loans and financial aid that a person like myself might be able to qualify. My children are being very supportive, which is important. I trust in my kids’ judgement and know that if this wasn’t the right option for me they would at least voice their concerns. I even mentioned it to a couple of my childhood girlfriends. They were positively thrilled with the idea of me writing again and that I was taking on some journalism classes. Once of them even asked if I would once again start using her as one of my characters. Some things just don’t change.

Classes start in May, just a few short weeks before I become a student at my university in Indiana. I’ve registered for my courses and decided on an affordable university in Indiana and even sent a couple of quick emails to my journalism professors asking what I can do to prepare. Yes, I still get a little nervous with the first day of school so I want to make sure I am as ready as possible. I know I will have to start dealing with paying for college again, but the idea of writing and doing so for a part time income is fairly appealing. I want to share with the world and feel more connected within my community. I think the correct route for me is through my journalism classes and my writing.

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