A Crazy Cat's Life

Why did I decide to go back to grad school?  Ah yes...because I'm INSANE. Seriously, though...like two Master's degrees weren't enough, now I'm going for a third.  At least I hope this one will land me a full-time job once I graduate as my student loans will be in the six figures by the time I'm done.  Ugh. I am currently going to Rutgers as they have a phenomenal Social Work program.  Also, I figured being an in-state student would work out the best for me financially.  They charge $662 a credit for in-state grad students, which considering the cost of college these days really isn't a bad deal.  However, I did not look at the fine print.  I signed up for their 100% online program which charges a rate of $1,200 a credit.  How I missed this is beyond me, but I finally realized the difference when I got my first bill last fall.  Still, my loan was covering the cost at the time so I figured the cost was worth the convenience. Fast forward...

Yes, I am alive.  I've been thinking of starting up my blog all the time but time constraints have always been an issue with me.  I do miss writing though and I also miss the community of bloggers.  Don't worry.  While I'm not commenting on your blogs, I'm definitely reading them.  I get much enjoyment out of them, especially those devoted to the kitties. A lot has happened in the past year.  I got into an Masters of Social Work program at a state university that is driving me insane.  It has more to do with the cost of the program--something I'll get into later--rather than the education itself.  It is an online program so I can work it into my crazy schedule.  I am enjoying myself tremendously, though, as I love the material and feel like I'm making a difference in the world.  I just hope I make enough when I graduate to pay off all of my student loans.  LOL. I am also teaching at three colleges now instead of two.  I'm s...