It's Official

My last class for my associate degree ended October 26, but it took until this past week to receive my diploma (see photo as proof). It was just plain exhausting going to school full-time and working full-time, and I honestly don't know what to do with all my free time now. Oh wait, there's my new church responsibilities to keep me busy. That should take away plenty of my newfound free time. So to answer the question I have been asked over and over. I am going to get my bachelor degree-eventually. I have decided I really want to do a sociology major. Maybe even a dual maor of psychology and sociology. Someday, I'd love to earn a master degree and do research. However, at this moment, my options for earning a bachelor degree in sociology are pretty limited. From the research I've been able to do, I basically have two options. Option 1 is going to the University of Colorado-Denver and doing their online sociology degree. Sounds perfect, right? Well, the total cost for the two years I have left is about $25,000. I don't know about anyone else, but that's just too much money for two years of college for me. Especially since we make just enough to not qualify for FAFSA with no kids. Option 2 is go to the University of Utah. While a few of my friends and my Dad would be thrilled with option 2, I would be in danger of being disowned by several other friends and family members, including my husband. Option 2 would also require me to change my work schedule. Some classes are offered online, and some are offered at night, but there are those last few that I would have to leave work for. I would also have to drive to the U every day from home or work. From work isn't a huge deal, but from home it's 30-45 minutes depending on traffic. It's just not a great situation. So, I'm waiting. I know I'll get it done before my kids get very old (Greg has promised me), but right now I'm just going to enjoy some free time and stay in my recession-proof job.