As some of you know, I made the decision to enroll in community college with my goal of getting a degree in Culinary Arts. It's been 32 years since I graduated high school, so this was a very big decision for me. And a scary one.

I had originally wanted to attend full time, but instead, on the advice of an academic adviser, decided to take just one class this quarter. It was good advice. Portfolio Development is a rather intense class, but one that, so far, I am enjoying. It's making me think about my goals and what I want to do with this degree once I obtain it (and obtain it I will, come Hell or High Water). For the first time in a long time, I'm pumped about what my future will hold.