I'm Good with Math

I own this shirt (see below. Couldnt find my shirt. Pic courtesy of http://blankthis.wordpress.com/2012/08/16/an-engineer-in-the-kitchen/ ).  Pretty much it says I am a nerd. And I am.  I graduated in 2012 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering (plus a minor in math).  I choose engineering, well, becuase I liked calculus and physics. Not because I liked taking things apart. Not because I was intrigued with how my radiator worked or why the ferris wheel went around. It was all because I liked math.

There's a quote from "Mean Girls" that is along the lines that math is great because it is the same I'm every language. Very true.  But as classes get harder, math literally becomes Greek. So mant Greek symbols. I almost think we should get a minor In Greek when we graduate too. (Ok its not that much Greek) 

So why am I telling you all this. Because yesterday was my 18th first day of school. I started my first semester as a mathematics graduate student! Yipee! I'm only taking one class during the summer but start as a full time student in the fall. I hadn't always planned on getting my masters. Somedays I'm all for it. Other days I ask myself what in the world was I thinking. But I'm going for it  you can never have too much education. And idealy I'd like to teach someday. And with the way schools could be headed, I know its important for me to have an education (more on that later)   Right now in my life when its just the husbamd and I, I have the perfect opportunity to start this exciting adventure in life. I don't want to loom back wishing I had done it. Its now or never.  I'm nervous and scared. But it will be fun. Plus I can focus on just school and not the social aspect. (Already found my perfect matcb last degree)

I'm so thankful for all the support of family and friends. Especially the husband. Friends have stood up for me when I am questioned why I am going back to school. Also my work has been great to work with me to start school while working, and supporting my decision to pursue my degree full time (I told them this one month into the job) 

Education is so important. Our knowledge is one if the things that is ours and can't be taken away. Knowledge is power. Power to Influence others to do good. Influence for positive change. Influence our families. Influence the world.

I may never end up "teaching" math in some fancy school with some fancy classroom, but I will teach my family and teach the community. And that is what is important. Knowledge blesses our lives.

So I guess my point of this post is, things in life are scary and hard. But they bless us. They strengthen us. They make us who we are so we can lead others. Let us all seek for knowledge. Knowledge of worldly things and knowledge of spiritual things.  Now matter if your knowledge is gained in a classroom or in your home. The Knowledge you gain will bless your life and the lives around you.

Seek for knowledge!