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I Think I Figured It Out!

February 28th, 2009 at 03:38 am

I think I have figured out what I want to be when I grow up! Big Grin

Seriously though, Yesterday I was talking with some people about my whole life/work situation. I told them how I just was feeling unsure about going the technical school route, and how none of my options really excited me.

One of the people asked me what were my greatest passions in life. I immediately responded: children, books and computers!

Since they already knew that I don't wish to go back into the classroom, they suggested that I might enjoy being a school librarian!

I mulled over that idea most of last night (and overslept this morning getting to the gym!) Then today I spent a good bit of time researching it and thinking about it.

It just feels right. I am going to go back to school and get my Masters in Library Science with Certification for being a School Librarian.

My next step is to refresh my math skills, etc., and then to take the GRE.

Then, I am going to present a proposal to the WIA people as to why they should pay for me to get my Masters (or at least enough credits to get the certification) instead of paying for me to go to a technical school.

Whether or not they are willing to help me out, I am going to do this. It will just be more financially difficult without their help.

If I am accepted into the program, then that means I will be here in Texas for at least another year.

University of North Texas is where I am thinking of going. They have an on campus option, and an on-line option. If I can, I'm going to see if I can do some combination of the two options to provide the most flexibility.

I am truly excited about this!

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I heard back from one of the Craigslist ads I responded to yesterday. I am to call on Monday to set up an interview. It is a part time position that pays $12/hr.
But, if I can combine it with my gym job, then maybe it'll be enough to manage through school without cutting into savings too much.

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Today's Accomplishments:
1. Gym - 8:15 - 6:15
2. Decided what I want to do when I grow up! Big Grin
3. Updated blog (Potluck idea)
4. Not much else

Saturday's Gameplan:
1. church
2. update blog
3. get laundry together
4. do laundry at Mom's

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Have a great weekend everyone!

16 Responses to “I Think I Figured It Out!”

  1. JJ Says:
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    Congratulations!!!

    I just made the decision to get my Masters of Art in Education to teach Elem. school. I start in May!! Smile
    Doesn't it feel good to look forward to something?

  2. frugaltexan75 Says:
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    Thanks!

    What grade level are you wanting to teach? I taught first, second and fifth. Are you going to specialize in a certain area, such as reading or English?

  3. lizajane Says:
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    That certainly sounds like a good fit with your passions.

  4. baselle Says:
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    What fun - the school librarian made much more of an impression on me than my teachers did.

  5. scfr Says:
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    It sounds like a wonderful idea ... Good luck!

  6. Ima saver Says:
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    sounds great! good luck with it!!

  7. North Georgia Gal Says:
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    Wonderful! Sounds like you just needed to take some time to decide what you wanted. all of the pieces are coming together!

  8. skydivingchic Says:
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    Funny - as soon as I read your list of passions, I immediately thought of a librarian as well. Congratulations on having a path chosen - that is at least half the battle. Good luck!

  9. frugaltexan75 Says:
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    Thanks everyone! Smile

  10. momsents Says:
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    Good luck! Sounds like this self discovery is the first step in a new journey - or new chapter in old life? Were you a teacher before?

  11. frugaltexan75 Says:
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    momsents,

    Yes, I taught elementary school for 8 years. I actualy started this blog here in January of the last year I taught.

  12. Blue Eyes Says:
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    Good luck!! Sounds like a great idea!

  13. mjrube94 Says:
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    You might also want to check out being the children's director of the town library. We have a full-time children's director and she's fantastic!

  14. frugaltexan75 Says:
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    Good idea, thanks!

  15. Sunshine Suz Says:
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    You might could get a part time job at a library...especially if you could work some nights and weekends.

    My BFF got her Masters in Library Science mostly online thru University of Houston. She did go to the campus for a couple of weekend long classes. They also have the hospitality school there so the library students got to stay in the school's hotel!

    My goal is to work part-time in a library when I (hopefully early) retire from my full time job. I love books and the library too!

    Congratulations on figuring out what you want to be when you grow up!!!

  16. frugaltexan75 Says:
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    Thanks Sunshine, I am looking into getting a part time job at a library - but so far no luck.

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