My First Day of School!

In May 2005, I took an oath (to myself) that I would never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever ( say it like Chris Tucker) go back to school AGAIN! August 24, 2010... here I go again, and this time it's the big one!

So, here I am, fresh out of my first day of class as a PhD student at Howard University...I have an intense pressure headache in the middle of my forehead, and I'm ready for nite nite! Did I mention, I only had one class today!

Nonetheless, I am very excited. I boldly took on this adventure during the winter of 2009 when I set out to write and revise (and revise and revise) my personal statement. Stepping out purely on faith I submitted my application, and took my GRE's, on the absolute last day possible to get everything in ... and then I waited.

In July of 2010, it all came together. While in my cousin's car, after driving around DC and Maryland for hours trying to find a place to live, I got the phone call from school informing me that I would receive full tuition and a stipend enough to live in the Maryland apartment of my dreams (the very one that I am typing this blog from right now). It was as if I scripted and starred in the entire thing myself; well, in my prayer journal, I actually did. God directed the whole production.

So, here I am. This first entry is going to be short and to the point (practice for how we have to write in school) because I want to get a head start on some homework - yes, homework already. But I am truly excited about school and taking on this endeavor of chronicling this process.

As my professor for Social Work Research methods reviewed the syllabus today, I was really enthused about the possibility of learning in a way that I haven't before. I got inspired by the thought of being able to critically examine things, and by the possibility of becoming an expert in the Social Work field that could truly make the difference I've been yearning to make in my 9 - 5s for the past five years. I grew thrilled by the vision of being able to sit at the head of a class someday with the privilege of educating others. I am definitely back in the game ... AND I'M READY!

My notes for the day:
Remember who I am, and WHOSE I AM!
This is not about letter grades and people pleasing, this is about personal, intellectual, and professional growth BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY!
I can create the possibility of greatness and just BE.
Take care of myself mentally, physically, and spiritually!
Believe in the power of my voice and know that I have something to say.

I AM A POWERFUL CONTRIBUTION!

Let's get it on!

Stay tuned....

Oh, btw - don't look for a grammatically perfect blog. This is my free space to just be self-expressed, so ... don't judge me. I'll get enough of that in school!
Thanks!
Smooches