A thing called college

18 Sep 2016

I did this thing to myself called 'going back to college'.

I had the opportunity to go back and I debated it (for about 2 years) before committing to it. I realized how stupid I was being for NOT going. Not often that a mum with kids can head back to the old brick and mortar place of tutelage.

But holy crap - it's been a while. Now while being an author has taught me an incredible amount of self discipline, focus, and organizational skills... I'm suffering in the writing department itself. My revenue has been cut in half. It was expected, I saw it coming. But having it happen is OUCH regardless.

Anyway - this is why my involvement on Lush has been snipped and trimmed down to nothing and why I haven't had time to write, let alone read, anything new.

However! I'm nothing if not stubborn. I went back to college to earn a degree in Marketing (with a minor in Writing and Business) and I have big erotica-industry related plans.

I shall divide and conquer!

Viva la Erotique

19 Sep 2016

I found going to college / university as a 'mature age student' (not fresh out of high school) definitely has it's challenges, and especially in working around children and a life that is already fairly established! Regardless of the discipline and organisational skills it's definitely been a journey in being "stretched thin - like butter spread over too much bread". I hardly sleep, and 90% of the time I think I am insane. But it pushes me to grow and adapt and it is and will continue to be extremely rewarding.

Good luck on your pathway! I try to remind myself the shorter term challenges and sacrifices will be worth it in the long run. Look forward to reading more about your erotica-industry related plans with your Marketing degree in hand.

I had a giggle and completely empathise with the way you phrase "I did this thing to myself..."
This is university life for me, in a nutshell Lfunny

19 Sep 2016

Good luck to you, too smile

I was thinking of that phrase just the other day (spread thin over bread...) because for the first 2 weeks my brain honestly felt like it has been pureed. I couldn't even see straight.

I'm feeling more focused adn mentally alert, now. Just taking some getting used to. But I've done school work every day for the last 3 weeks. I keep trying to give myself a day of but it doesn't seem to be happening. lol