tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511329241422454.post7636955643160107047..comments2011-08-11T17:17:36.052-06:00Comments on Adventures of an Orange Sock and a Blue Prince: Ponderings of what to do next with my lifelizroxyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05895050916408498048noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511329241422454.post-21544957733302287602008-06-20T09:42:00.000-06:002008-06-20T09:42:00.000-06:00You bring up some good points and I may revisit th...You bring up some good points and I may revisit the PhD option in a year or two but it looks like the Gerontology certificate is going to be the first step for right now. I spoke with the advisor yesterday and am excited to get started. I am planning on doing it through the continuing education program as it is about half the cost and what we can swing financially. If I do decide to go for the PhD I will be making good connections with people who can help me apply.lizroxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05895050916408498048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8511329241422454.post-14110774126894079432008-06-19T12:28:00.000-06:002008-06-19T12:28:00.000-06:00You should go for the Phd. Out of these three opt...You should go for the Phd. Out of these three options, I think that you'll get the most out of it. The status quo clearly isn't the best option because if you get used to the lack of structure, it's going to be much more difficult to get out of when you do decide to change the status quo. That leaves the other two options which both involve getting more education. <BR/>If you are going to get more education, go full hog and get the doctorate. In the long run, I think that it will be more valuable to you and your family than another masters degree (especially since you have an opportunity for them to give you money). Nelly is really good at writing grant proposals and she might be able to help you. Also this option will allow you until at least Feb. to enjoy the current status quo. By the time you start your program (I'm guessing around sept. of 2009) Eddie will only have another year of plumbing school left. It will be a tough year, but in the long run I think that it will be worth it. Besides, your picture is already on their website so they have to take you, right?<BR/>That's my $.02<BR/>Love,<BR/>JamesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com