Trying something new

I've thought several times about going back to take classes in a variety of subjects. But I've never said it out loud to anyone or if I did it was more of a mention or kind of an off handed comment. I love technology and do okay working with it. And last fall I found some webpage designing classes that interested me. I bookmarked the local college class page and told myself "after the weddings I'd come back".

Well it's "after the weddings" and with time on my hands with a snow day today the thought about that webpage class popped up while I was in my computer book marks when I was looking for something else. I trolled through the syllabus, first week assignment, pre-class quiz and then the books suggested for the class. I then skipped over to amazon.com and checked out the three books the professor recommended for the class. And to my surprise they didn't cost an arm and a leg. I trolled for the best price, least amount of shipping and book description. And as I sat there with those three books in my cart I second guessed myself, told myself it was a waste of time and money, and that I had better things to pay for with the cost of the books and class. Then something clicked. Why not do this? Why not try something new and for me? So I did it. I ordered the books! And once I can reset my password for the college website (I forgot what it was!) I'm going to register and pay for that class and start class later here soon. I'm going to do it. Try it. See how I do. If I understand it. And better myself. What the heck. Just like getting a hair cut or going to the dentist, these are things we do for ourselves to make us better in some way. Why not make your mind better?

So here I go again. I love to learn and we'll see if this is really my thing or not. But at least I know I did it. I took the risk. I'm trying to better myself and who know where this could take me. But I'm going to give it a try.