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KMS
04-08-2008, 03:49 PM
So I've talked a little about this in my journal, but I wanted to let everybody know that today Chad made a definite decision to go back to school. He has been really confused for the last couple of months about it so this morning I sat down on the couch with his head in my lap and we talked for hours. He said that it was starting to really wear away at him that everything at the restaurant just goes against everything that he believes. He still really likes his job, but he said that he wanted to make the world better; not just make sure people get hot food to their table. I told him that food sure makes my world better! :happy:

He's either going to be getting a degree in environmental science or environmental engineering. He's going to be starting this fall part time and keep his full time work schedule. Then when I get a job he'll start working part time and go to school full time. He should be done in about 3 years. AND since he is a higher up employee his job will pay for a good chunk of his education. He'll still have to get loans, but not so many of them.

He spoke to a man who works with the water conservation team for the shuttle astronauts at a green living expo the other day and he had a lot of really good advice for him. The man got Chad's business card and said that he would call him so that he could give him more guidance. He said that Chad seems to really know what he's talking about and could tell he has a lot of passion for it so he had encouraged him to go back to school. He also said that environmenal careers are a growing field.

He hasn't told his parents yet so we'll see what they have to say. We're both kind of nervous about how this is going to change our lives, but I'm so excited for him and I know that it will truly make him so much happier.

lize566
04-08-2008, 04:22 PM
Oh I'm so happy he's made a decision!! I know it will probably be tough, but it will all be worth it! I know how relieved he must feel.

WebLady
04-08-2008, 04:26 PM
Well it sounds like this may be the best thing for him and you guys' future. All the best!

Kirby
04-08-2008, 06:44 PM
Good for him!

WBandMe
04-08-2008, 08:51 PM
This is so exciting for both of you! 3 years is nothing compared to spending his life in working a field that means something to him. :)

Dani
04-08-2008, 09:05 PM
Oh how exciting! I wish you both good luck!:flower:

70707Bride
04-08-2008, 09:13 PM
Good luck to Chad! I've also been considering going back to school and I've only been graduated since December! I just don't think I'm going to find the right job, and I don't know what I'd go back for...I don't really WANT to go back, but we'll see. I hope he really enjoys it though!

KMS
04-08-2008, 11:24 PM
Thanks guys! He's going to apply to UH when he gets home from work tonight. He has all day off tomorrow so we can run around and get transcripts and stuff. His parents were okay with it. They are rarely emotional about things so we didn't expect much. My dad is super excited though so that's great.

*Lisa*
04-09-2008, 10:10 AM
Wow! That is a huge decision but it definitely sounds like its the right choice for him and your lives together.

It can be tough for a while to readjust but things will fall back into place :) Last year my FH decided that he didn't want to be a Web Developer and decided to change programs. He'd already been in school for 4 years and was nearly done. He's just finishing this year as a graphic designer and has 2 more to go. It's put some of our plans on hold, but its worth it for him to be happy.

I wish you both the best of luck :)

ChibiAiChan
04-09-2008, 11:21 AM
Oh! Goodluck!!! Ya gotta go with what makes you happy!!!

firespirit
04-09-2008, 01:34 PM
Wow that's awesome! Good luck to him (and you too) :laugh:. Ryan still has a few classes that he's taking and it's tough trying to be supportive because you have to let other things slide when he's got a bunch of homework to do. But it sounds like it's totally a good decision for the two of you.

NicksBride
04-09-2008, 04:07 PM
I am late in chiming in, but I think it is wonderful!! Congrats to him!!!

PGDesigns
04-10-2008, 12:29 PM
Exciting! I'm glad it went well with his parents, too! Good luck to you both.

I thought about you guys when I was in Houston Saturday and wishing I had some of those yummy cupcakes you posted. Instead, I had to settle for boring airport donuts for breakfast. :bblol: