Chances!

It is March already – I am not sure how that happened. Supposedly time flies when you are having fun and I know that is true. But time also flies when life is busy, and my life has been busy! Two college classes one of which was horrible (that class is over), working 30 plus hours per week, and drama that I did not want or need, but have had to deal with anyway. I had gotten a little dragged down by everything. So when I turned my calendar to March and saw the picture I was surprised and encouraged.

“TAKE A CHANCE – TAKE AT LEAST ONE”

I do not consider myself to be a take a chance kind of person. I consider my options carefully. I consider the pros and cons and possible outcomes of different actions and then proceed cautiously. At least I used to. But things change. And I have changed. And as I read those words I suddenly became excited  - it was time for me to consider taking some chances!

So what kind of chances will I take? Well, after much discussion and encouragement from my son I have decided to get a couple of tattoos. Small ones – don’t look for any snakes or dragons on me. But I am still ridiculously excited about this and have my appointment scheduled for the end of March.

 

I found a Master’s program that looks like something I will love! It is a Master of Arts program in Integrative Theology from London Theological Seminary (yes, the one in England). I found out today that since this is a brand new major they are going to allow one student to get the degree for free. You have to write a 1000 word essay and it has to be chosen by their judges. I have to apply in order to submit my resume. And while I can do the entire program online, I could also go live in England… Perhaps this does not seem like a very big chance, but for me it is – you see my future is on the line. So I am going apply, and submit an essay, and see what happens.

I have never made any major trips alone, but this year I plan to go see my son in Hawaii.  I have ALWAYS wanted to go to Hawaii, so this is a pretty big deal.

There are a few other things I have planned… I am not going to mention what they are as they are very personal. They may show up in my blog and they may not. But the point is I am thinking outside of my box. I am thinking differently. Bigger. It is not that I will stop considering the pros and cons and options. But sometimes the biggest PRO is being able to look back and say, “I did not let my fears stop me. I did it! Or at least I tried.”

Life is too short - I intend to live!