Tetelestai~

Two years ago, I embarked on a journey.  I wanted to obtain a master's degree.  I wasn't sure if I had the time given that I was working full time, and truthfully was not sure I was intelligent enough.  So... I started the program before I told anyone.  Much to my surprise- I loved it!  The learning, the reading, the discussions, the research, the writing... it filled my bucket in a way nothing previously had.  I hung THIS SIGN ---->    in my office to keep me going on the difficult days.  Business trips were challenging, and many a paper was written from a hotel room.  I wrote and submitted a few discussion posts with Grandgirl on my lap.  And every week, I waited anxiously for a grade.  Much to my surprise, I found I was actually GOOD at this school thing!  Every eight weeks, I started a new class and though I considered it a time or two, I never took a term off.  My boss told me it took him four years to get his master's because he was also working full time.  When I heard that, I determined to get my degree in two years.

Soooooo.......... This became my world:

Exactly 2 years, 13 instructors, 104 papers, totaling over 1100 pages, written in 4 different states (in APA format!), 312 discussion posts, 2 computers, maxed out Dropbox storage, late nights, diminished eyesight, and a lot of supportive family and friends =

 

I did it!  I did have the time, and I was smart enough!  I believe that my Dad is looking down smiling, and I can imagine that deep voice in his sweet southern drawl tell me, "Atta Girl Rhon!"  And that makes it all worth it.

With Faith & Pride, ~Shugie, MSOL

A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.

Colin Powell