Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

I've been pretty busy lately. I'm ashamed to say that after posting to this site 22 times in January, the month of February saw a mere three posts! Even accounting for the fact that February was three days shorter than January this year, that's still pretty sad. Why have I been too busy to post? One word: school. I mentioned in an earlier post that I am now working towards another Master's degree. I'm taking two classes this semester, and with working full time and having a little one at home, that's a lot. The last time I took more than one class in a semester was way back in the spring of 99, when I was still considered a full-time student, had only a part-time job, and was not married with child. Granted, six more years of maturity and the lack of free time have actually helped me to focus on my studies in a way I never have before. Plus, having six years of my career under my belt has helped me to see the true value of a good education and where it can take you. I can clearly see that the sacrifice will be worth it in years to come.

That said, I'm happy to report that Spring Break came a little early this semester thanks to the batch of late-winter storms we've had recently. I have classes on Monday and Thursday nights, and it was a welcome break when last Thursday's and this Monday's classes were cancelled due to the snow. And, with everyone at the office freaking out about the snow, as is the case in any workplace south of the Mason-Dixon line, I was able to leave the office a little early last Thursday and enjoy some special father-and-son time out in the snow! It's times like these that remind me why I'm really taking classes and investing so much in my career in the first place.