Enough is enough folks, I've finally decided to plant my foot and move forward with my online degree from BYU. I've been back and forth, considering all of the emphasis areas at one point or another. I finally narrowed it down to Management or Family Life (basically total opposites). If I had just made a decision initially, I think I'd almost be done by now!
It was Elder Scott's talk at General Conference that really touched me. In one sentence he re-affirmed to me what I knew all along, "to further complicate matters, others try to persuade us that our decisions must be socially acceptable and politically correct." That was it. I knew that I needed to do the Family Life emphasis, in fact, I think I knew it all along, but I couldn't set aside feelings of pride and views of the world/academia.
I'm excited to take classes such as: Human development, basic nutrition, family finance, how to overcome self defeating attitudes, how to teach children to read, how to write family history, etc... I think this emphasis will stretch and challenge me, while also creating a more well-rounded Annette (probably in more ways than one - I already struggle to find time for exercise... now it's back to being a full time student)!
I'm still trying to convince myself that this is the right choice, but I bought some of the books today, so the deal is pretty much sealed. What would I do with a bunch of books about family if I didn't take these classes? :)
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Wowzers I been out of the loop. Takkers thought you were straight up speech pathology, but I guess not. Guess that shows how little I inquire about other people's lives while they take in all my drama. My bag. Anywho, good luck with the new classes. It always makes it easier when it's something your passionate about. Good for you sis!
Well, This is exactly what I would have chosen for you but I am glad that you chose it for yourself. You will be glad later that you made this choice. I promise you. mom
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