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[quote=Anonymous]Me.

I tried college several times.

First at 18 for a subject that was my passion and dream job (still is, at 50). Was completely unprepared emotionally, did nothing but drink and skip class and basically threw my dream away with both hands.

Was successful at community college, then transferred to a state college and same story as the first time, just wasn't into trying to "make the grade". I was more interested in my jobs and sports and experiencing the world.

Many years later pursued certification in my field through a university extension and got all As. It was a choice point for me as to whether I wanted to go back to school and pursue a degree - and the answer was no.

Am now a program manager with the state, regarded as a bright, thoughtful, respected, and valued part of a team, and making decent money. More importantly, I am simultaneously laying the foundation for and looking forward to the day that I can retire and enjoy the passion that never left me on a full time basis.

It's been a long road, and it took many stumbles and failures and a lot of introspection and maturation to get where I am - but that was the path I came here to take, and I am grateful for who I am and what I have.[/quote]

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