This week’s episode was inspired by my two day stint at an Investools seminar where we learned a lot about stocks, options, and investing. Subsequently, I had money on the mind, but this podcast isn’t about money. It’s about fear and where that fear comes from.
I believe in taking responsibility for myself, so I recognize that this situation is no one’s fault but my own. I failed to read the degree audit correctly, and I failed to ask for help sooner. That being said, I don’t think there were many options for helping me–the classes I needed weren’t offered at night, and if I had realized three or four years ago that I needed so many upper-level classes and that they would only be available during the day, I’d have quit college as soon as I got a full time job.
I met with my advisor earlier, which was really helpful. As frustrated as I am with all this, it is difficult to see anything other than black or white. Either I can drop out, or I can put my nose to the grindstone and push through two more years of classes in which I am not interested in, wasting my time. Lora proposed a middle-way.
When April and I were first getting together (longer ago than I thought… 4 years now? 4.5?), I was questioning the value of a college degree. I had decided to pursue a career with Computer Services at Missouri State University, and the IT industry doesn’t seem to care a whole lot for degrees. Experience and knowledge were important, and demonstrable expertise were far more valuable than a degree or even a certification. Therefore, I was considering laying off the diploma-track and pursuing certs to make myself more attractive to Computer Services.
April was adamantly against that pursuit. As she put it last night, until very recently she has had the college diploma on a pedestal. People ought to pursue and achieve it, and those that didn’t were worse for it. I pressed her on this years ago, pointing out people who were perfectly happy and content to work jobs where a degree was not required, and I asked why, in their cases, should they get a degree? She didn’t have an answer, but maintained it was important.
It may take me another 2+ years to graduate from college.
I’ve been a bit frustrated for years now. Though doing things I enjoy, I feel like my life and passions have been on hold so I can do the responsible thing. I want to finish what I start, and I want to help people, and I want to do it right. I basically put college on hold for two years to co-lead FnC–I couldn’t take upper-level classes at the time because I didn’t have enough time for more intense study or research. Then I got a full time job so I could afford to get married and subsequently start a family. Throughout it all, I’ve tried to balance school with the goal of getting a degree, and all along the way my writing has been on the back burner. It was what I ultimately wanted to focus on, but these other necessities took precedence.
Reading through a long listing of quotes on Reddit, there were a few that jumped out at me that I wanted to record. The first four are the only ones that really made an impact on me, though.
The first of (hopefully) many podcasts on the topic of spiritual warfare, today we take a look at the importance of armor bearers for the spiritual warrior.
I once wrote felt that images were far superior to words, and in some cases that seems very true. But there is a range of humanity that pictures cannot capture.
When engaging in spiritual warfare, you must avoid pride and recklessness. Fear Satan and what he’s capable of, but fear the LORD as well for he is a mighty warrior.
We’ve got a number of social engagements coming up, and maybe you’d like to come to them? I don’t know but if you did, here they are.
Rather than D&D, we’ll be playing Runebound and could use 1-2 more players if people are interested 
We’ll be carving some pumpkins for our upcoming Halloween Party, so bring one or use one of ours!
From six to midnight we’ll be handing out candy and having a grand ‘ole time with themed costumes and terrifying food. Also, Scooby Dooby Doo!
If you live near us, bring a side dish and join us for dinner!
Stairs can be tricky, I suppose, but it seems odd that so many people were needed for this small set. With our current economic problems, is this worthwhile?
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