Well, I've finally decided to go back to school, mostly because in the state of California, it is almost free for residents. Even though this semester will be particularly insane, I feel good about it. I want to make a short list of what I will be doing while taking the creative writing class:

1) Completing my Master's in Communication Education.
2) Releasing my first novel, Hardly Harding.
3) Working my full-time job as an English teacher.
4) Helping my school gain additional accreditation.
5) Writing regularly on my website.
6) Playing in my two fantasy football leagues.
7) Making sure my wife doesn't divorce me while I do this.
8) Hanging out with friends.
9) Continuing to explore my new home in San Diego.
10) Working as a tutor.
11) Developing my game with Jeff.

That's to name a few. What I am saying is, it is going to be a busy few months. Actually, after making this list, I feel significantly more nervous not only about what I need to do creatively through these months, but what I need to do personally as well.

I made a list of what I wanted to do when I was 28. Initially, it was a "30 by 30" list, but now, it has transformed into a "40 by 40" list. Completing some creative writing certificate or AA was on that list, so I get to accomplish what I set out to do at 28 by just investing some time and effort.

Also, if you're interested in my writings from this course, I plan on posting regularly on this site with both assignments from the class as well as some short fiction I write in the meantime.