The Summer of my Discontent

[gateslacker]

It seems that I am getting that oh so familiar inkling to go back to school. I have tried to squash the idea but it keeps rearing it's ugly head most likely due to my snoozer of a job. I am really more the hands on type but can I really see myself running up and down the hallways for twelve hour shifts when I am 60??? Gah! Advancing your education wouldn't be so bad if it didn't cost a fortune! I am debt free in regards to student loans and I would  prefer to keep it that way. Initially, the program would be online but, from the looks of it, that costs even more. I guess they figure that people who choose online courses are people who are working (have to work!) and they can pay the extra cost. I have in interest in the FNP program but the Nursing Education one might be an option as well. I also have to wonder whether I have the self discipline to adhere to an online course. Why does everything have to be so hard???

In a completely unrelated note (sortof) my son had me ROFL the other day. We were walking and a neighborhood dog was tagging along. Well, said dog is a he and every 2 seconds the dog was "marking his territory." My son says, "that dog has a bladder control problem." Totally had me in stitches....You can sure tell he is the son of a nurse!

As for the reading progress, it seems that I have stalled. After finishing the first two books of  the His Dark Materials series, the story has begun to be a wee bit of a downer. Perhaps it is because I think I know where it is going even though I am probably way off base. I am also having a bit of "vidder's block" as I have had no new ideas in what seems forever. Bummer. My progress through Highlander and Babylon 5 has stalled as well. Disinterest and discontent seems to be the mood flavors of the moment.

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[ruralstar.livejournal.com]

I am also having a bit of "vidder's block" as I have had no new ideas in what seems forever.

*ahem, cough* Dead Zone *cough*

Ruralstar

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

LOL...well, I love the song that starts Dead Zone called New Year's Prayer by Jeff Buckley. However, that intro is better than any vid idea I could come up with. But, now that you mention it, I might get inspired! Hummmmmm.

[ruralstar.livejournal.com]

That is a great song and it's a very cool opening sequence. I'm not sure what you might do or what song you might use. I love the whole cast and I especially love the character of Johnny. He fascinates me. I've had a few ideas but nothing concrete. I would love to see what you come up with :)

Ruralstar

Babylon 5

[scarym1.livejournal.com]

I don't know if it is exactly vidder's block because I have Ideas. I just don't feel that rush to make a vid that usually comes upon me. For my last four vids, I just really felt compelled to make them. Maybe it is the weather. ; ) Maybe once Stargate returns with S9 we will feel inspired again. : )

As for Babylon 5, I just LOVED that show. It is absolutely friggin amazing. How far did you get into it? Season 2, 3 & 4 are the best out of the five seasons. Love the Minbari, Centauri and The Vorlons. I just love G'Kar and Londo. It has been so long since I have seen it. I really wish it was on TV again.

Re: Babylon 5

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

Are you kidding me. The coworker who loaned me the first season and two movies on DVD told me to start with the original movie and I watched about 20 minutes of it before deciding that I didn't really want to watch it (at that time). He raves about the show, though, so I fully intend to give it a try.

[de23.livejournal.com]

Sorry you've been a wee bit in the dumps. Just for curoisity's sake, what's FNP?