I'm in the process of raising my geek status to that of nerd...

It has been an interesting, if not educational day, as I hadn't stepped into a school environment (for myself) in over 20 years. However, I did go talk to a couple of college educators today, just to see what my options are once I do get my GED.

While I don't currently have it yet, as it's difficult for me to charge people to fix and tutor them on computers when they're financially having a hard time themselves, as well as babysitting nieces and grandkids for the same reason, bottom line is I need the money to meet my goals too... *sigh* Such is the life of a bleeding heart, even though my time is money. Supposedly.

I don't mean it to sound like I'm complaining because I'm not. I actually enjoy helping people out if it's within my means, and at least my family 'repays' me in some way.

Still...

I've decided to get that GED in hand before I make any commitments. Until that happens, I'm going to take my time and 'shop' around - seeing what is available, finances, and class schedules that will fit into my chaotic night-owl, with the chronic insomnia, lifestyle. I want to be able to devote myself to a full time education.

At the moment, I've checked out a couple of schools...and be checking out a bunch more in the meantime. So whenever the classes for whatever course I do choose starts, I will have given myself ample time to work on getting through the classes I need to pass the GED. I.E. math...

The second college I went to, I was a bit uncomfortable with the enthusiasm that it almost felt like pressure. The admissions representative would have hauled me to the finances office before I knew what was going on, if she had her way. But I'm proud of myself... I listened, asked questions, was open and honest (can ya tell I've been working on my social skillz? :P), but remained assertive to what seemed like a sales pitch.

If going to college is anything like buying a car, no wonder I don't drive... Oy!

Phlebotomy is something I've always wanted to do. Not simply because I like the idea of stabbing people and getting paid for it..:P But I rather like the diversity of the people I'll get a chance to meet.

Another thing I'm considering is Medical Assistance... Something that is also diverse as far as what this field entails, but also allow me do something more specialized should I decide to go back to school later on.

Or... Do one after the other and build up multiple certifications.

Who knows.

Cool thing about the medical field is I don't have to stick to one thing. Plus, with the way the economy is going, I'll always have a job - unless mankind becomes an extinct species.