¡Viva España! y pensamientos varios
Mañana, se celebra cincuenta años que la Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Ultimos Dias ha estado en España.
When I stop and think that I was a teeny tiny part of that work, (casi cero) my heart fills with joy for los españoles. They have a temple in their midst, and very soon in next door Portugal there will be a House of the Lord dedicated for members to serve. What a blessing.
I am feeling somewhat down, but I am guessing that it is mostly to a very emotionally charged weekend, and it isn't even finished yet. Let's see what I can recount.
I graduated. I have been working on a degree for decades, though it was mostly from 1985-1988, and I started back up in 2010. Working full time made studies difficult. In 1985 my thought was to get an Ed Degree, and to teach. In 2010, my thought was Political Science, as it was and is something I am passionate about. I was a federal manager, and a degree, particularly in something along the line of political science, or public administration would have been beneficial to any job that I bid.
Fast forward to 2016, and I found myself retired as the options I had were none I wanted. At that point it would have required a lot more time and money to back track and get an Ed Degree to teach. I do feel somewhat of a calling for that, but at the High School level, guess what is required? An Ed Degree. Doesn't matter what subject, or what level of education you have, if it isn't an Ed, you have to jump through all sorts of hoops. I was so close, I decided to go ahead and finish, and then figure it out.
Yesterday, May 17, 2019 I graduated, a BA in Political Science. It was frustrating internally to me, that I did not put forward the effort that I was capable of, so no special recognition. I can say, with pride, that if anything, I am stronger in my political leanings. Let me sum them up. "Should the government....?" The answer, is almost always "NO!" This was no easy task. Intersectionality, Diversity, Anti Trump textbooks masquerading as objective, I could go on and on. Too many have fallen trap to feeling the Bern and Socialism. Not understanding that Senator Sanders is selling a lie. But this isn't really about getting political, just pointing out that unlike most, the libertarian in me still stands and rules.
So what is next? In the short term, Scout Camp. I am working again in the store, with a bit more responsibility, and no worries about advancement. Beautiful. I can work because I enjoy the opportunity to give back to an organization that has done so much for me. This was to be our Troop's last year at camp, but with all the changes going on at church, the Troop has essentially collapsed, and I won't be seeing any of those boys advancing. I will be spending some time later on the history of Troop 103 and Camp Geiger, but not the purpose here.
Beyond that, in the fall, I will start working on my Master's in Political Science. Perhaps when that is finished, I could do a little teaching on the college level. Who knows. Maybe a part time job also.
When I stop and take stock, I truly see how the Lord has blessed me, in spite of, well, me. I know He loves me, and while I don't always demonstrate the love that I have for Him, I truly do love Him, and am trying to be more like His Son, Jesus Christ. You know what? The cloud has mostly passed, and I get to sing tomorrow! ¡Que suerte tengo!
When I stop and think that I was a teeny tiny part of that work, (casi cero) my heart fills with joy for los españoles. They have a temple in their midst, and very soon in next door Portugal there will be a House of the Lord dedicated for members to serve. What a blessing.
I am feeling somewhat down, but I am guessing that it is mostly to a very emotionally charged weekend, and it isn't even finished yet. Let's see what I can recount.
I graduated. I have been working on a degree for decades, though it was mostly from 1985-1988, and I started back up in 2010. Working full time made studies difficult. In 1985 my thought was to get an Ed Degree, and to teach. In 2010, my thought was Political Science, as it was and is something I am passionate about. I was a federal manager, and a degree, particularly in something along the line of political science, or public administration would have been beneficial to any job that I bid.
Fast forward to 2016, and I found myself retired as the options I had were none I wanted. At that point it would have required a lot more time and money to back track and get an Ed Degree to teach. I do feel somewhat of a calling for that, but at the High School level, guess what is required? An Ed Degree. Doesn't matter what subject, or what level of education you have, if it isn't an Ed, you have to jump through all sorts of hoops. I was so close, I decided to go ahead and finish, and then figure it out.
Yesterday, May 17, 2019 I graduated, a BA in Political Science. It was frustrating internally to me, that I did not put forward the effort that I was capable of, so no special recognition. I can say, with pride, that if anything, I am stronger in my political leanings. Let me sum them up. "Should the government....?" The answer, is almost always "NO!" This was no easy task. Intersectionality, Diversity, Anti Trump textbooks masquerading as objective, I could go on and on. Too many have fallen trap to feeling the Bern and Socialism. Not understanding that Senator Sanders is selling a lie. But this isn't really about getting political, just pointing out that unlike most, the libertarian in me still stands and rules.
So what is next? In the short term, Scout Camp. I am working again in the store, with a bit more responsibility, and no worries about advancement. Beautiful. I can work because I enjoy the opportunity to give back to an organization that has done so much for me. This was to be our Troop's last year at camp, but with all the changes going on at church, the Troop has essentially collapsed, and I won't be seeing any of those boys advancing. I will be spending some time later on the history of Troop 103 and Camp Geiger, but not the purpose here.
Beyond that, in the fall, I will start working on my Master's in Political Science. Perhaps when that is finished, I could do a little teaching on the college level. Who knows. Maybe a part time job also.
When I stop and take stock, I truly see how the Lord has blessed me, in spite of, well, me. I know He loves me, and while I don't always demonstrate the love that I have for Him, I truly do love Him, and am trying to be more like His Son, Jesus Christ. You know what? The cloud has mostly passed, and I get to sing tomorrow! ¡Que suerte tengo!
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