Well, tonight I submitted my last assignment for week three and there were a couple of surprises in store for me this week.  First, this week was fairly light compared to last week and secondly I received what would be equal to a "B" on one of my discussion questions for last week.  Yikes!  That's the first "B" I've had in well over a year and certainly the first I've ever received on a discussion board.  It's not that the work is so difficult but the grading standards are sharply more stringent than I was accustomed to for my undergrad degree.  This is to be expected I suppose.

My Student Advisor contacted me again this week, so I certainly don't feel forgotten about and my instructor gave me a lot of feedback.  The really surprising thing is what she said on my written assignment feedback which basically concerned my goals in life etc.  I really got the feeling that even though I've never actually met this instructor; she cares about her students and their lives which of course is a good thing.  I also received my final acceptance letter with the correct degree plan and the proper emphasis, so I'm now on my way. 

I have to admit that I am experiencing a little apprehension at what seems to be the undertaking of a monumental task.  It's a little like taking the first step up when climbing a mountain.  I hope I can maintain my enthusiasm and the tenacity that it will require to keep motivated.  Life continues to go on around me while I study away for no immediate tangible gain, but then that's the life of an adult student I suppose.  Maybe I'll buy a school T-shirt and wear it whenever I feel like slacking off or something.  This week has been a little harder for me than last even though the work was less demanding, this could be because I need a couple of days off (remember how important those are) or maybe just a temporary slump in attitude.  Either way I'm keeping a big picture view, I don't have it in me to quit and I certainly can't blame the school, they've been wonderful.