Out of Control

Most of my life I've been in control. I've often felt smarter, more influential, more driven, more focused, and more...in control. I assumed as I got older, I would have been more IN control but instead I feel OUT of control. Hard work and perseverance doesn't always = success or progress. A lot of what you do and achieve is based upon the power/influence/permission of others.

ie.
Applying for a job
You can have the education, training, and experience for a job but that does not mean you will OBTAIN the job.

I know it's life but sometimes I think very deeply, too deeply...eh...random thoughts.

Spoke to the Ombudsman today and she indicated that she would put me in the track program. 12-month program, new chair (previous experience with graduating students, specializes in area), established milestones (missing one will get you dropped), no committee, and 4 dedicated hours per week towards progression.

Since I don't have much going right now, that is RIGHT up my alley. I want to be done! I have the time, focus, experience, and dedication to breeze through it with the right guidance. So, lets see how this all turns out. I need light amongst these clouds!! In addition to the previous statement, I've noticed that I've been charged 3 times the tuition for the last two courses, I've made a call in regards to this but have yet to receive a response. Maybe I'll get some money back..

:-)

Hopefully, I will get a response to find out who this new chair will be....and how best to proceed.